Chevron Flower Pots + beauty shop makeovers

March 22, 2012 by 21 Comments
Hello lovelies!
Happy Spring.  I’m sure most of you are starting to get the planting itch.  If you’re like me, it’s one of the things I’ve been day dreaming about these past few days.
Well, as you can see ~ I’ve been a little busy.
Not only do I have a little dirt underneath my fingernails, but I also have some spray paint too.
Like most of you, I have some old pots around here.  Just a few you know.  (ahem)   Mainly they were terracotta pots.  Lately, I’ve been wanting to get rid of my terracotta pots.  The color, really doesn’t match anything on the exterior of my house.  So I went to our local nursery for some inspiration.  Have you seen the price of fun colored glazed pottery?  Geez.  It’s too much when you want to get 3,4, or even 5 new pots.
So I took my pots to the beauty shop.  As in I sat them in some newspaper & got out a can or two of spray paint.  I don’t think I need to tell you all about the power of a little paint here & there.  A few slaps (sprays) on…immediately takes on a whole new world of looks.  It’s instant gratification.  I love it when that happens.  Kinda like when you get a new “do” at the beauty shop.
I gave makeovers to several items.  Some were so outdated.  I do believe, they must of had the 80′s look going on.  But I brought them all to the year 2012.  You know, the year of chevron.  :)
I’m calling it chevron at least.  I used the jumbo size ric rac at Hobby Lobby.  They have several choices of colors.  And let’s just say ~ this gal isn’t crazy enough to actually paint chevron on a pot.  Can you imagine?  Gah!  That would be crazy.
So…this jumbo ric rac, I think gives a chevron look for easy & fast results!
Just hot glue it & you’re done.
I’m a huge fan of projects I can come back to, stop & start.
So I sprayed about 3 coats.
Hot glued my trim & I’m calling them done.
It’s that easy.

Here’s a few more examples.
FYI~ all of it was Krylon high gloss.  Amen & Amen.  Love that stuff!

This above is my Spring Mantel.  I somehow missed spray painting the owl’s tail feathers back in the Fall, so I gave him a little touch up.  The flower pot & bunny were at one time terracotta color.  It all looks streamlined now.  One color to unite little pieces.

I’m loving this little guy the most.  The color combo & that Gnome.  Oh dear heavens~a super beauty shop makeover, if I do say so myself.
Simple.
Easy.
Fast
&
Cheap.
My kind of makeover!  I plan on doing my bigger planter pots next week.  So excited.

I’m really hoping the Gnome fairies don’t come after me.  I love Gnomes.  I just wanted one spray painted white.  Just one, I promise.  ;)

linking with:
Tatertots and Jello, Tidy Mom, Thrifty Decor Chick, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Positively Splendid

Filed Under: featured slider, flowers trees gardens, my crafty whims, spring

Comments

  1. Kwana says:
    March 22, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    What wonderful and beautiful ideas. Thanks.

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  2. Heather L. says:
    March 22, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    So pretty! I love it!

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  3. Jane says:
    March 22, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    I’ve always been a big fan of ric rac – even when my mom used it to trim out our little handmade clothes when I was a child in the 60′s. I don’t think it ever went out of style for me, but I had never thought of using it on spray-painted flower pots! Cute!!!

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  4. Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says:
    March 22, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    So cute and so simple!

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  5. PitterAndGlink says:
    March 22, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    Love the pots! And it’s amazing what white spray paint can do to little knick knacks! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  6. Chris says:
    March 23, 2012 at 2:54 am

    Hi there, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
    http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

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  7. Kim @ Too Much Time says:
    March 24, 2012 at 12:19 am

    These are so fun and cute. Love the color combos you chose and that little gnome is great.Please, please, if you have a sec, come link it up at Too Much Time On My Hands link party going on till Monday night:)
    xxx Kim
    http://too-much-time.com/2012/03/get-schooled-saturday-15-dont-stop-the-party.html

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  8. Fox Hollow Cottage says:
    March 24, 2012 at 12:29 am

    These are cuter then cute. They would make great gifts too. Just adorable. Off to pin ;)

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  9. Jenny@NorthwestLovelies says:
    March 24, 2012 at 12:39 am

    I love this! What a great idea to put ric rac on flower pots! The colors are perfect as well! I need to try this! :)

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  10. Rachael says:
    March 24, 2012 at 1:12 am

    Love it! So cute!

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  11. Stacey says:
    March 24, 2012 at 2:16 am

    So cute! I would love if you stopped over to my Creative Inspirations party happening now to link up! I would love to have you there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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  12. Jennifer says:
    March 24, 2012 at 2:52 am

    Wonderful job! So fresh!

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  13. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says:
    March 24, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    I love these!!! How cute and easy!!! I have a project party every weekend and would love to have your ideas linked up… if you want to here is the link: http://bubblynaturecreations.com/2012/03/project-party-weekend-and-striped-spoons-tutorial-link-up-your-projects-here.html
    I hope you can come.. I am your newest follower!!! xoxo- Rachel @ BubblyNatureCreations.com

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  14. Amanda @ Serenity Now says:
    March 25, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Such a smart idea, Kellie! I love the pretty, bright colors and the ric-rac. Just adorable!

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  15. Elyse says:
    March 25, 2012 at 2:13 am

    What a cute and simple project! A great gift idea…

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  16. Designed by Dawn Nicole says:
    March 25, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I adore these! It took me a while to fall in love with the Chevron trend but now I can’t get enough. These are too, too cute!

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  17. A Lived in Home says:
    March 26, 2012 at 2:34 am

    I’m loving these pots! So easy to make and adorable!

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  18. Brian, Michelle, Teagan and Isla says:
    March 27, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Oh my goodness these are sooooooooo awesome! I am chevron crazy at the moment. But my favorite is the white rose pot with the ivy! So beautiful. I am popping in from T&Jello’s site. Would love if you’d link this up on my party going on now at Teagan’s Travels. I am no green thumb but this truly inspires me to plant something!

    http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/03/destination-inspiration-linky-party-8.html

    Michelle

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  19. Laura/Pet Scribbles says:
    March 27, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    I love the the painted pots, but I think I fell in love with that made-over little gnome the most! :) I saw solid color painted elves at the West Elm store during Christmastime, and this gnome looks like it could be on their store shelves too!

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  20. Marian says:
    March 29, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    Just beautiful! A question – do you seal the ric rac to keep it projected, clean etc.

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