Being married to a Crafter/HGTV fanatic has taught my husband to expect the decor around our home to change...often. And while he's used to finding new knickknacks around the house, he doesn't always love them the way that I do.
Several months ago, I found a tutorial on painting/distressing ceramic tabletop items. I loved the look and decided to give it a try with a find from my favorite store (Salvation Army). As I was adding faux grass to my urn, I looked up from my project to the TV (I was watching HGTV, of course), and what do you know? I see almost the EXACT same urn on the television! It was uncanny!
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| The photo on the left was taken of my television screen. The photo on the right is my urn. |
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Though he likes the urn itself, he hates the grass. *giggle* I've been adding different floral arrangements to the urn throughout the seasons and now that it's Summertime, I put the grass back in (...it's seasonal!). Since I know The Hubs isn't a fan of the plain ol' grass, I've added a new Summer Bouquet to the grass using my Cricut!
The flowers were cut from the DCWV Spring Fling Premium Paper Stack using the Accent Essentials Cricut Cartridge. For the word "Summer", I used the same papers and the Stretch Your Imagination Cricut Cartridge.
All of the layers of the flowers are pop-dotted to give a lot of dimension! A kabob skewer is attached to the back of each flower and the Summer word and then stuck into the floral foam sitting in the urn below the faux grass.
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This project could easily be done for each season and individual holidays, too! I could cover the urn with Buffalo Batt and add snowflakes for Winter. Or keep the grass and add bunnies for Easter!
Here's a close-up of the flowers. You can see that each one is made up of several layers!
Thank you so much for having me as a Guest Designer this week! I've had so much fun sharing a little bit of myself and what I do here with you! Have a great Summer!
I hope you were inspired!
- Veronica
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65 comments:
Very cute project. Thank you for a great week of surprises!!!
Carol
Thanks again for sharing a family story love it and your project turned out spot on!! I believe you do have a Martha Stewart side to you (LOL) It is uncanny how the HGTV and your project coincided I do, however, like your idea of your Cricut flowers.
Your flowers are adorable. Love the colors. Great idea to add them.
Another great idea to get the creative juices flowing. Thank you for a week filled with a variety of ideas, and sharing some wonderful memories with us.
LST in Colorado
Very nice project - thanks.
This is too cute. I think it would make a great gift for my kids' teachers.
Like the floral grass arrangement urn idea.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Very cute idea!
WOW, those flowers are super adorable! Thank for sharing your fabulous ideas and your special stories.
I really like this idea and your flowers look great.
Yeah for HGTV and Everyday Cricut. Don't we all have a Martha Stewart side to us?! Love your urn (yeah Salvation Army). Your flowers are adorable. Thanks for sharing.
pamdanner1973@gmail.com
Another cute idea for home decor! TFS!
mb6464@hotmail.com
marciasmemories.blogspot.com
Super cute idea and so cool that you found it at the Salvation Army!
What a fun idea! I think you improved upon the HGTV idea. I suspect maybe your DH was worried he would need to mow! LOL
This project is way cute. Always like flowers in any 3D project. Thanks
I really like the whole project! I never thought of layering the shapes that way - I'm using that idea on a scrapbook page I'm working on today.
What a fun project, and I love the story behind it! I love your flowers - absolutely beautiful!!!
As if you needed validation, you are definitely in the right profession. Your crafting prowess knows no bounds. I appreciate the inspiration you've given from so many areas of crafting! I have thoroughly enjoyed your visit!
That is FUN!
That is definitely different. Not in favor of the grass either but the bouquet is neat. TFS
Great idea for a seasonal project ..very colorful and cute for summer and love that older carts were used...thanks!
Cute project I like that flowers,
Such a clever idea. Thanks for sharing.
Donna C.
goCricutgo
Love those flowers and the colors!!!
This summer bouquet came out cute! Thanks for sharing.
Carla from Utah
Super fun! Thanks for sharing....
I have to agree with your hubby - I think the plain grass is just a little odd... but I love the flowers, bunnies, etc. added to it.
I like it.
What a clever, clever project I just love this, thanks so much for sharing.
later tater,
laney
What a cute idea!! I love how it can change with the seasons!!
And thank you for the chance to win another great cartridge - I have a LOT of vacation pics I could scrap with that (and frankly, maybe that would give me the reason to get started on those, too!!)
Love the flowers!! What a great addition to the grass. TFS
What a great decorating idea. TFS.
Cute idea, love the urn!
Love it the colors are sooooooo summer. ;}
linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
I love the flowers! They are so pretty! Hubby's don't get to choose decor. They don't have good taste. I gave my husband one room, and slowly took that away without him realizing it. Now, he has the garage. LOL!
Cute! Cute! Cute! It's amazing all the different things you can make with cricut cartridges. I have these cartridges & probably would have never figured this project out. Thanks for a great week of ides.
Lol...I love the grass...where I use t work there was a container of grass and I just loved it..I don't think my hubby would tho...lol...love the flowers and they would go great in my craft room...maybe I need to make this project for it! TFS!
tlgerrior@yahoo.com
What a great project! Thanks for sharing your talent with us this week!
Love how you have added the "Summer" and flowers. This would make a nice seasonal decoration. I have to agree with the hubs thou, not sure I like the grass. I think I might have to make some seasonal items on skewers etc like that though and put them in a vase or basket and change with the holidays and seasons. Thanks for sharing, and I have enjoyed your week! Happy Cricuting!
Beautiful!!Lovely Flowers!!Great for Birthdays and Christmas..TFS
Migdalia
Love the urn! What a stylish way to display seasonal decorations!
Wonderful way to dress up your urn.
I love your flowers. The colors are beautiful.
dmcardmaker (at aol dot com)
(email follower)
Great job!
I love the idea of dressing up the grass for the seasons
The idea of dressing up the grass for each season is clever and brilliant. Your hubby just can't see that.
very nice project and something that can be used and left out all the time
upnurse at aol dot com
Cool i love it, anf how you can change for the seasons.
I enjoy when you show home decor on this blog. What a great way to celebrate the seasons.
Cute project! Thanks for sharing your ideas, time, and talents with us.
scrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com
Great project, I like it.
Very cute addition to the grass!
Great idea on useing something cheap and making it look like 100bucks. I like your idea of adding different flowers for the each holidays. Thanks for sharing your crafty self with us. God bless you and yours.
oh, that's fun! love the alternate use of cricut cuts and the way you upscaled :)
This is so cute...my daughter would love something like this in her room. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love everything about this project. I want to make one. Thanks.
What a great idea for home decor.
I started following you about a year ago, and consider your site one of my favorites because you have so many great ideas and it is such a thorough blog. I am making a notebook of the cartridges you use that I have or want to get and putting the ideas in each cartridge section of the notebook for easy access. Thanks again for your great ideas!
Sherry from Muskegon, MI
I just love the colors you used!! great job :)
Congrats ladies,your are the ones that deserve a present. Thank YOU for all your wonderful ideas
Cute idea. Your projects have been a joy to see. TFS!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing all your projects and ideas this week!
Well, I'm a fairly recent follower of you. Probably a year. I "discovered" you by googling for Cricut card ideas and found you that way. So I became a follower after that. Thanks so much for all you do.
I have followed you for at least 2 years. I heard about you threw I think Capadia Designs. I look forward to your great ideas and to open your email and have something besides spam.
Keep up the good work.
Mary (annandale)
I don't remember how I found you. Following links on other places most likely and subscribed. I've been hanging out at least 2 years!
I love all the ideas of what to do with my cricuts!Thanks for sharing and the chances to win.
Barb W.
Such a fun idea...thanks for sharing!
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