I just love this time of year! And I LOVE flowers. Absolutely LOVE them!
I did a some research when deciding which flowering shrubs to plant in our yard and I was pleasantly surprised with how well everything grew together! The ones that they put in when the home was built were just awful. Now we have some curb appeal and in the varieties we have last through the fall. I have strawberries growing amongst the flowers and the kids enjoy picking them for a quick snack.
I decided that I wanted to make something inviting this spring for our doorstep.
My inspiration came from this beautiful planter here. I had some old pots that I spray painted a couple of coats on. I also added a clear coat to seal them. Then I stacked them using crushed soda cans and small bricks to raise each pot a bit.
You could use vinyl, but I painted my address numbers right on the front. I made a stencil with contact paper and my cricut. After I painted the numbers, I gently peeled the contact paper away.
You could use vinyl, but I painted my address numbers right on the front. I made a stencil with contact paper and my cricut. After I painted the numbers, I gently peeled the contact paper away.
I planted petunias, impatiens, asparagus fern, and ivy.
Brandy, this turned out absolutely amazing! I love your color scheme, and how the street number really pops against the black! I am so glad you enjoyed the tutorial, and thanks so much for sharing the link, too. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I wonder if my LONG address would fit? Love it!
ReplyDeleteJennie @ Cinnaberry Suite
Too cute, and I love the color scheme!
ReplyDeleteThese turned out great. I also love this time of year and love having flowers blooming.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
Partying with you tonight. Stop by for a visit.
I love your tiered planter, esp. how you used contrasting colors! I love flowers, too, and I've done a couple posts on them lately. I'd love for you to come see my hydrangeas at:
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and my roses at:
http://sceneofthegrime.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-photography-amateur-hints-for.html
I'd love for you to visit me at sceneofthegrime.blogspot.com!
♥Laurie
Your planter looks great!!! I really want to make one of these!! I've never heard of Asparagus fern? Gonna have to look that one up. I think your other plants will be just fine! Impatiens don't like much sun though, they will bloom the best in shade!
ReplyDeleteYou should post a pic when your planter fills out a bit :)
I've never thought of tiered planters but yours looks great and should really flourish as the summer goes on. Lovely. Jane F
ReplyDeleteI think those are great choices, and it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi there, your blog is wonderful! Thanks for stopping by mine, I seriously have to see your wall decal you're working on when it's finished! I might be more excited than you :) I love these ideas, in fact this pot is perfect for my house without numbers on it! I have to do this! Such a small world of LDS memebers and Coasties too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute idea, I love it! I am start thinking about other color combinations as well. Thank you for linking to my party!
ReplyDeleteOh, we love how yours turned out! We made one too - we'll have to update our blog with the photos.
ReplyDeleteJust letting you know we gave you an award over on our blog: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/05/wow-award.html
So pretty! I would love to make something like this!
ReplyDelete-Becca @ The Bee Zoo
This is the third time I've seen this project, but you used my favorite color combination, which REALLY sets it apart. I guess I'm going to have to give in and make one now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! I love the pop of blue.
ReplyDeleteLaura @ along for the ride
p.s. I have a blog party on Saturdays and I'd love it if you linked up!
Oh....this is next on my to do list! I saw this on Positively Splendid as well and am dying to make one for my home:) You did a terrific job...love the black and turquoise together....I adore asparagus fern...nice choice!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you chose! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour planter turned out great! I look forward to seeing a picture later on in the summer after the plants have grown.
ReplyDeleteMy DH is a landscaper, so if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them ;-)
Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
I really love this, especially with the house number!
ReplyDeleteI made this and I'm blogging it tomorrow, giving you credit of course! Pop by and see how I did.
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by from Tip Junkie. those pots look great. I blogged about my flower pots a week or two ago. Happy Gardening!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm stopping by from It's so Very Cheri. I love your planter! I made one similar, but "tipsy style". Yours is very dignified! I'm gonna have to make one for the front porch with my house number!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
Sharon@Keenisnpirations
When you have a minute, you can see my planter here:
http://keeninspirations.blogspot.com/2010/05/tipsy-pot-planter.html
This is my favorite time of year too! Your planter is fabulous. I just love the tierd look - great colors too! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you are enjoying your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteHi Brandy, I linked your project up on my linking party as the comments weren't working for me to ask you to drop by....hope that's okay, I'm going to feature this in Sunday, and hope you'll drop by to share something too! all the best1
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea Brandy!! I love this. I am featuring it as part of the Look at me Party. Come by and snag a featured button...thanks for linking up!!
ReplyDeleteCute! I like how you mixed up the colors. The flowers really pop off the black!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great addition to my Garden Party - stop over to join the linky fun!
Have a blessed weekend!
I'm really diggin the teared look! Nice!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to make me some of these! They are soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteRobin
It turned out so great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up!
~Liz
beautiful- love the variation on the color of the middle pot.
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