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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Decoupaged French Pots

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Using decoupage as a transfer medium is all over blog-land, and I've been inspired by so many creative bloggers! I wanted to try this method of transferring images onto pottery ever since I saw the beautiful pots done by Laurie @ Heaven's Walk. She has a wonderful tutorial on it that is so easy to follow, and I had so much fun trying this method.
This small clay pot from the Dollar Tree had this yucky green color and I wanted to transform it into something more pleasant to look at:)
I gave it a couple of coats of burnt sienna craft paint:
Then, I applied a coat of white gesso. Rosemary @ Villabarnes  has a beautiful blog that will inspire you to use gesso to transform simple, everyday objects into amazingly beautiful things. I just love her work!
After applying a coat of gesso, I simply dabbed on some grey paint using a paper towel.
I had so much fun transforming the clay pot that I raided my garden shed for more terracotta planters to transform. I used the same method on the garden pot below. I flipped the French script on a photo editing site after downloading it from Karen's lovely site @ The Graphics Fairy. Then I applied a coat of mod podge on the graphic side,centered it on the pot and rubbed it on smooth with my fingers to remove all air bubbles. I let it dry overnight (5-6 hours, just like Laurie said). This was the hardest part because I was so tempted to take a peek. 
 Next morning, I misted the mod-podge graphic with water, let the water soak in for couple of minutes, then slowly rubbed off the paper using my thumb. I had to spray water couple of times to keep the graphic moist as I gently rubbed the paper off.
Close-up on the graphic after misting it with water:
The finished product:
I'm loving the decoupage method of image transfer; it works like a charm and looks amazing:

The paper backing is hardly visible. That's the best part of this method of image transfer and the image is so clear:
The French typography looks absolutely wonderful and I'm loving it. Thank you so much, Karen!
I'm quite happy with these decoupaged pots and am having fun playing with them. 


I planted thyme in this one and love how it looks in the pot:
I've kept these pots outdoors for now and will bring them inside once winter sets in:

In the flickering flame of candle light at dusk, they look beautiful:

I hope you enjoyed your visit here today. I'm so glad you stopped by. 
And my thanks to Kathryn @ the Dedicated House and the lovely sisters Paula and Patti @ Ivy and Elephants for featuring my Garden Party HERE and HERE. Thank you, ladies! You are so sweet, you make me smile:) Drop by and say hello to them or participate in their weekly parties and share your creativity with others.

Thanks to these wonderful hostesses for the Linky parties:
Stone Gable: Tutorial Tips and Tidbits
The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday
No Minimalist Here: Open House Party




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65 comments:

  1. Barbara F.June 24, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Poppy, these pots turned out great. I have often wanted to download an image, but I am not sure I even know how to transfer and such. One of these days I will try, I have a few projects on my plate now and if I can get through them, I will give this a shot. xo

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  2. Susan FreemanJune 24, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    I love this Poppy! I am going to show this to my mom and we will have so much fun working on this project!!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  3. JojoJune 24, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    I love these items! I'm inspired and will have to give this a try. Both turned out beautifully!!

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  4. Natasha in OzJune 24, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Poppy, they look incredible! You did a really good job on those.

    I must go and visit the graphics fairy-I have n't been there for months!

    Hope your week is wonderful!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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  5. chateau chicJune 24, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Hi Poppy,
    I'm loving your decoupaged pots! They turned out beautiful.
    Mary Alice

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  6. Decor & HarmonyJune 24, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Amazing! The pots look great...I will have to give this a try :) thanks for sharing.

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  7. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 24, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, Poppy. Thanks for the shout out.

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  8. Heaven's WalkJune 24, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Poppy! They turned out beautifully! You did an amazing job on them, girl!!! :) Did you seal them inside and out with spray waterproofing sealer? Just wanted to make sure that you didn't lose your amazing work! ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  9. Little Miss MaggieJune 25, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I have to try this method. I keep putting it off. These pots are very inspiring.

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  10. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingJune 25, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Wow! You did a great job with these. I don't think I've visited your blog before. Anywho ... I'm your newest follower!

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  11. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJune 25, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Poppy, you've done it again! Absolutely lovely!! I adore all of your posts!! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House. It means the world. Hope to see you again next week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  12. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJune 25, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Oh my goodness you are so talented!! These turned out beautifully!!

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  13. Lois ArnoldJune 25, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    These look oh so French! Love them!
    Lois

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  14. CynthiaJune 25, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I love these pots!! I adore all things French they are just fantastic. I am going to give this a try.

    Cynthia

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  15. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 25, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Love the pots, what a great makeover and I love the french script you applied. Gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  16. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 25, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Hi Poppy,

    Your decorated pots are gorgeous!!!

    Dee

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  17. AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    I like the way your pots turned out. I'm not well versed in the ways of transfers onto pots but I may try this sometime. :)

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  18. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJune 25, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Great job on the transfers and decoupage!

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  19. Creations By CindyJune 25, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    WOW! These pots are awesome! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  20. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comJune 25, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    These are beautiful! They turned out so perfectly. Good job!

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  21. SnapJune 25, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Poppy, the pots are wonderful. What a change! Thank you for your in depth post and links. I have a few pots I'd like to transform!

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  22. SherryJune 26, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Great job on your transfers, they look great!

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  23. Sweet Posy DreamsJune 26, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I really like the flower pots! What a cute idea.

    Coming from The Bunny Hop

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  24. TinaJune 26, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Your pots turned out wonderful!

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  25. Debbie@Mountain BreathsJune 26, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    What a wonderful job you did on the transfers! I remember using Gesso, and it must have been in high school art class. I love the flickering flame of the candle light at dusk. Visiting from the Bunny Hop.

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  26. KellyJune 26, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    I love how those turned out! What an amazing transformation the green pot had. It doesn't look like the same pot at all. That's a good thing! Ha! They look so french now. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.

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  27. allisamazingJune 26, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Your pots looks amazing! What a fabulous transformation :)

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  28. Ms Bingles Vintage ChristmasJune 26, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    I love your pots! Just wonderful! Thank you for sharing....I think I will give this method a try!
    Leticia

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  29. GailJune 27, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Hi Poppy,

    Your decoupaged pots looks great!

    Gail

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  30. Judy BiggerstaffJune 27, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Great job Poppy, your pot looks so cute.

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  31. Ivy and ElephantsJune 27, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Poppy you totally outdid yourself. These are amazing.

    Paula

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  32. The Farmers DaughterJune 27, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Thank you for sharing your project with us! It's a great tutorial and the pots are wonderful. . .

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  33. very merry vintage styleJune 27, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    These are gorgeous and so unique! Thanks for your patience with the link up--I'm so glad you were able to join the party!
    Mary

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  34. Shabby chic SandyJune 27, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Those are so pretty! I love them--they look very french. The candlelight looks amazing!

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  35. Darlene PayanJune 27, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Love it, love it! These look great! and it seemed so simple. Thank you for sharing. I am also a new follower.

    Blessings,
    Darlene

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  36. The TablescaperJune 27, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Wonderful project.

    - The Tablescaper

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  37. LorrieJune 27, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Great job on the pots. Love the French script.

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  38. MarlisJune 27, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Poppy, your post is so inspiring.. I so want to try this this weekend.. Great tutorial and great great results.. be blessed, xo marlis

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  39. Honey at 2805June 28, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Poppy, these are terrific! And to think you started with a dollar store item!

    Thanks so much for the welcome back! I've missed you and everyone and hope to see you at Potpourri Friday!

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  40. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)June 28, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Simply stunning, so well done, they are gorgeous!
    Cindy

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  41. Honey at 2805June 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Poppy, Thanks for sharing your charming project at Potpourri Friday!

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  42. Elegant EconomiesJune 28, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Lovely jars♥ They came out so beautiful...thank you for the inspiration.

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  43. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 28, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Hi Poppy, your pots turned out so darn cute. I have been wanting to try this for a while now. I have a small bench I am going to pain white and I will try this method to add a graphic. Thamks so much for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  44. BeckyJune 29, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Gorgeous...have been wanting to try this, so thanks to you, I believe I will!

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  45. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJune 30, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Love your pots! I have been seeing this all over blog land and am going to have to try it.
    Visiting from Ivy and Elephants.

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  46. Dawne at D MagazineJune 30, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I love this idea!

    I don't want to offend anyone, but the color of terra cotta doesn't turn me on.

    I might try this. Many, many pots in the garage not being used!

    Cheers!

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  47. Christina at I Gotta Create!June 30, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Wow!! So beautiful! Great job. Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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  48. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJuly 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Poppy, The pots turned out fabulous!! I have wanted to try this project and your post has given me the push to get started. Thanks for joining the Open House party.

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  49. Connie@shabbyforsureJuly 1, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Hi, You did such a great job and made it look so easy. So far I have made 2 flower pots and one child's chair and found it REALLY IS EASY!! Thank you so much for inspiring me...Connie

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  50. Stan and Jody GabaraJuly 3, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    I'll have to try this project. These pots are amazing, so pretty. Thanks for sharing.


    Jody

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  51. KathyJuly 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Poppy - you have inspired me to get out there and to do this once again! I love this method and the results are fantastic! Love the graphics you chose!
    Itching to get started! I will be featuring this post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday! I appreciate you sharing,
    Kathy

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  52. The Charm of HomeJuly 3, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Beautiful! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  53. Christina at I Gotta Create!July 4, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    You're a STAR today over at I Gotta Create! I love how these pots turned out. Thanks so much for linking up and inspiring us to break out of the terra cotta mold.

    <3 Christina
    http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2012/07/wildly-original-round-up-party-features.html

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  54. martinealisonJuly 4, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Le résultat est magnifique... Vos pots sont élégants.
    Un très joli blog ... je remercie Kathy pour ce partage.

    Gros bisous.

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  55. DebbiedoosJuly 5, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Look at you getting all super duper creative on this project. I LOVE it! Mod podge is so fun. Nice you used Rosemary's technique too...I have to try that some day. Gorgeous job Poppy!

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  56. Maureen WyattJuly 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    You've turned an ugly duckling, green pot into a gem! Love them both. But then, I'm addicted to image transfers. Following you now! ~ Maureen

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  57. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeJuly 5, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I am new to blogging and just found you today at 2805! Love what you did with your pots..just wonderful! I am now a follower! Hug, Penny

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  58. TammyJuly 5, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I love these would love it if you would share at our very first blog hop over at www.onemoretimeevents.blogspot.com
    Hope to see you there!

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  59. Jen Lossing, Artistic Abode DesignsJuly 6, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    These turned out great. I love the transformations! I also did a graphic transfer on a table using the Mod Podge method. I am excited to do another transfer using other techniques as well. Great job!

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  60. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)July 6, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    This is awesome! Love it.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  61. Little Susie Home MakerJuly 8, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    OMG! Poppy, those look absolutely amazing! Boy, I love this form of transfer, and you used all the paint mediums so well. Now that rather weird little post from the dollar store looks so upscale and fab!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  62. Liz @ Quirky VistasJuly 19, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Poppy, you left me such a sweet message, I decided to come back and see what else you've been up to and look what I was rewarded with!! This cool project. Wow, what a great idea, not only these pots but that flower wrapped candle. It's a two for one post with ideas abounding. Now I am going to have to read on...
    Liz

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  63. The Vintage ChateauJuly 30, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Great pots, I'm anxious to try!
    Karee

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  64. DonnaAugust 1, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Your pots are amazing! I've tried the transfer method before without much luck! Maybe I'll t brave and try again. I especially love the graphic on the flower pots, I've used that one several times. Great job!

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  65. irenaJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Did you seal the pots afterwards as you said you kept them outside? Great looking pots!!! Thanks for sharing. irena

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Thanks for stopping by and for your loving thoughts. They make me smile!Hugs~Poppy

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