Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Altered Container

Hello ... 
I hope you are well and having a good start to the week ...
My cold is easing and I'm feeling much better now ... Thanks ever so much for your kind wishes... It really cheers me up reading your comments.

It's a new challenge at City Crafter today and I am hosting this week ...

I saw this beautiful photo on Tumblr


... those prettily decorated buckets really speak to my heart ...

So the challenge this week is to Make or Decorate a Container
 It can be anything from a paper bag to a bucket!

I had a rather tatty looking container that I usually keep my fresh herbs in ... sorry that the photo is blurred but this is just to show you the "Before"


It was calling out for some attention ...


I know these are not herbs ... Lol! they're just for decoration


I used some images from The Graphics Fairy for this and printed them on Decal Paper


... and of course I had to use some artificial lavender 


This look so much prettier on my windowsill now

Our Guest Designer this week is the lovely and very talented Milagros - our winner from week 178 ... hop over to her blog and be inspired! 

We are offering a GD spot to this weeks' winner too ... so get crafty and come join us ...

Here's the link to the CCCB blog so you can check out all the creations from the team

Thanks so much for your visit ... Enjoy the rest of your week

Till soon

~ Ros ~

25 comments:

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

That is a beautiful job you done with that caddy, I just bought 2 at the thrift store last week, can't wait to give them a make over too!

Zue said...

I love the original, but you have decorated the planter very tastefully. Good job!
Xxx

Lynnda said...

OOO Ros!! I love this.... You nailed it... so sweet ...and I love the challenge too...! I might find some time to play along.... hugs...x

Diane said...

Beautifully done...I love the gorgeous color and the bit of lavender tied on....I wish I had a windowsill to set something on. I grow lavender and right now it is looking (or was) so pretty, until the cold kills it, we had snow last night, so I imagine it is done for today..sigh!! Anyways, I love what you did with it, and you are so good with those transfers!!

Sasha said...

Another beautiful renovation job, Ros! x

Sylvia said...

Love your planter, Ros, you always have such wonderful pieces! Your house must look so nice with all your home decor! Have a lovely Tuesday!

Okio B Designs said...

Very pretty makeover, indeed! I was sick last week too so I feel your pain. =)

Jeanine

Anonymous said...

What a fabulous makeover of your adorable box Ros!!!

Mrs Beez said...

Fabulous and so stylish. Great transformation, perfectly done. Great idea for a challenge too!

Barbara said...

Wow, what a great before/after! The colors you chose are just gorgeous... and it doesn't even need herbs... the cacti (or whatever they are!) look great :-)

Sue Lelli said...

Ros, this is just so Pretty! The lavender is such a Wonderful detail and the color and the words are are breathtaking! I would love this on a windowsill (if I had a windowsill! LOL) GREAT creation! LOVE the agave plants, too!

Astrid Maclean said...

Love your gorgeous makeover Ross, stunning! Shabby and beautiful!

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful Ros! Love how you altered that container!

Unknown said...

Oh Wow Ros this is a delight for the eyes!!! ♥ it!

Rebekah said...

Great job! Looks wonderful!!

Davi said...

Beautiful repurpose Ros!! I love the color and lavender is my favorite, the little cluster look perfect on it ;)

Maria said...

Oh, so very pretty, Ros! Love how you altered the box container! Little touch of lavender is so sweet...well done!

Heidi said...

Great job Ros!
It's gorgeous:)
Glad to hear that you are feeling better.
Hugs, Heidi:)

Deb Hickman said...

Wow, it's gorgeous, that is something I would buy from a gift shop. Deb x

Tracy said...

Whoa what a face lift! You did an amazing job of altering that box Ros. It looks like a million bucks. Those herbs will be proud to live there. :-) Hugs!
P.S. Glad to hear you're feeling better.

Jill Norwood said...

This is so beautiful! I love lavender! perfect paint color to go with it too! Just gorgeous!

AppleApricot Wen said...

Happy to hear your cold is getting better now. Loved this theme you chose Ros and your box is so beautiful, almost makes me wishing for summerdays again :) Wishing you a sweet day, hugs

Heather Rogers said...

What a beautiful altered container. I love the succulent plants inside. :)

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Beautiful alteration of that wooden container - love the colour and the graphic!

Michelle said...

Amazing flower box! Love the shade of blue....your signature color!