Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Pretty Planters Experiment

If you have been following my blog at all, you know I share my successes and my failures.  This was a huge flop, although a pretty one.
I tried to transfer the color images onto the white-washed pots with a splendid blender which I am going to start experimenting with a lot.  It didn't work.  I don't have a color laser printer may be the reason.  So plan B was to just decoupage these beautiful images onto the pots.  The image on the left is a Graphics Fairy image.  Isn't it absolutely gorgeous?  I typed in old roses and this one came up.
Next I tried my wax paper transfer method which I have been very successful with.  Well, not this time.  It slid around on the curved pots and smeared and....well, a picture is worth a thousand words.   The reason I wanted to go over the decoupaged image with the typography was to get a very aged effect.
 If you like the rose image below, I just did an Internet Yahoo search and typed in old roses and clicked on images and there I found this beauty as well.  If nothing else, I shared some pretty images today.  I will not give up on this.  Oh, no.  I will be back with a success story very soon.  Thanks for your visit.  I love having you.
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24 comments:

  1. miss flibbertigibbetApril 17, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    You're right, you need a laser printer to use the Splendid Blender. They actually look pretty though! Wouldn't it be nice to have LOTS of room and money and have a big laser printer in the back room for those inspired moments? LOL
    Blessings, Lorraine

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  2. Kirby CarespodiApril 17, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I agree with flibberti--if I win the lottery, I'll share my big laser printer!

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  3. MaelchenApril 17, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    You know, Maggie, I find the blurred image not too bad really! If you give it a wash of light white paint you might get he aged look that you wanted... Anyway, thanks for sharing! We all learn from failures, too! Greets, Manu

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  4. NanaDianaApril 17, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    You know...I kinda really LIKE that old blurred image. It looks great to me even like that! I'll wait to see what you come up with next. xo Diana

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  5. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorApril 17, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Maggie I think these came out beautiful! It seems it is a success after all!!

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  6. AnneApril 17, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I agree I actually like the blurred image.I have a enamel bucket I just bought at a sale a month ago.It has a blurred drippy image in it.I saw it and found it to be pretty.After I picked up that bucket several people wanted it too.
    Anne

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  7. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Maggie, Your pots look pretty! Even if you deem them a failure. :-) I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Please stop by when you get a moment to check it out. Hope you have a great night!
    Sharla

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  8. Nothing But Blue Skies...April 17, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    I think they look really pretty!! I would not consider them a failure at all!
    xo-Lisa

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  9. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️April 18, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Hi Maggie,

    I like the blurred image. I think as artist we are to hard on ourselves. I would call this project a win!

    Dee

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  10. sueApril 18, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I agree with Dee, we are too hard on ourselves. I know I'm sooo critcal of my own work.

    I really think you could do something with the blurred images. They have a nice romantic look to them.

    A laser printer is on my wish list too, right after the vinyl cutting machine..

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  11. imsteelefullofscrapApril 18, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Wow they are beautiful!!!

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  12. Barbara JeanApril 18, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I love that pot on the left with roses and writing. is that the booboo one??
    I think it is great.

    hugs and blessings
    barbara jean

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  13. Fishtail CottageApril 18, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    love love love these! so pretty!

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  14. MumzieApril 19, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    I really like them! Actually, I love them. Hugs, Yvonne

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  15. CynthiaApril 20, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I think these look beautiful! And as another has already commented, I could see just a light wash of white and it would probably be perfect. Nice job already, though.

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  16. StaceyApril 23, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Totally gorgeous and utterly inspiring.
    I want to go out and get planting right now!

    Thanks for linking up to the Creative Inspirations Party at Embracing Change!
    So happy you were here!
    Stacey

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  17. Decor & HarmonyApril 24, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Little Miss Maggie, the pots look good to me :) Congrats on your feature Embracing Change - I'm your newest follower stop by for a blog visit.

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  18. StaceyApril 24, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Featured you today! Come see and grab a button while you are there! Thanks for linking up!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  19. TeaLoverJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Hi there Little Miss Maggie, I love your beautiful roses.. Roses and Pink take me to a happy calm place. Thanks, Tillie

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  20. SuzeeFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I love your pots, Maggie! After perusing your blog, I find you to be amazingly talented and your husband sounds like an excellent partner. I especially loved your black and red tablescape and the "chalkboard" ironing board. Thanks for sharing.
    Suzee - Claremont, CA

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  21. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    These are Beautiful! Do you have a link to the image from the Graphic Fairy? I tried looking on her site, and can't find it! Thanks!

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  22. MartaJune 23, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Me encanta como te quedaron los dos trabajos.
    Estoy buscando esa imagen y he ido al blog de Graficos de las Hadas y no la encuentro, ¿me podrias indicar donde la puedo encontrar?.
    Muchas gracias de antemano.
    Saludos desde España

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  23. Mary LindsayMarch 18, 2014 at 4:04 AM

    I love the blurred one it's just so romantic

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  24. Mary LindsayMarch 18, 2014 at 4:05 AM

    I love the blurred one it's just so romantic

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