May 30, 2012

French Flower Pots



Bit by bit, I'm getting my front porch ready for summer. Yesterday, I made French Flower pots from large galvanized tubs my husband had squirreled away in the shed. 



1. Drill drain holes in the bottoms of the tubs. 





2. Sand the sides of the tubs to give them a soft patina.

 


3. Edit and print some free graphics from The Graphics Fairy onto transparencies. 




4. Transfer the ink onto some linen fabric by rubbing over the back of the print with a bone folder or spoon.




 5. Spray the fabric with sealer and let it dry. 




6. Glue the fabric to the side of the tub using spray adhesive.


  
Et Voila!


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22 comments:

  1. The Checkered AppleMay 30, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Love this idea Laurel. Never knew you could transfer that way. Your porch is looking super cozy now!

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  2. InmaculadaMay 30, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Me gusta mucho.
    besos,,,,

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  3. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Such a creative idea! Your pots look amazing! :-)

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  4. thistlewoodfarmMay 30, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    What an awesome idea! I love the french flower pots! I think some of these need to come and live on my back porch :)

    Thanks for linking up!
    blessings,
    karianne

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  5. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥May 30, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    i sooooo adore this project my friend -- it is YOU that is inspiring me!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! thanks for sharing with us all and i am sending you tons of hugs! your porch looks amazing : )

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  6. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogMay 30, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    This is so awesome!!! I love the image transfer onto that lovely linen. I think it's the perfect compliment to soften the metal bucket. What a lovely, lovely porch retreat! And thank you so much for the link, and for sharing this at our party. :)
    Karah

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  7. KathrynMay 30, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    What a great idea! I have some galvanized pots that I've been trying unsuccessfully to transfer an image using freezer paper.... it just comes out smudged and blurry. I will definitely try this!!! Thanks for the inspiration. :)

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  8. Jamie @ Domestically VintageMay 30, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Love this project! So pretty, perfect for summer! Your porch is beautiful. ~ Jamie

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  9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.May 30, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Your pots are darling and I just love your beautiful porch!

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  10. The French HutchMay 31, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Love the DIY project. The tubs turned out looking great. The porch looks summer ready and fabulous. Have a great weekend.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  11. Linda @ it all started with paintMay 31, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Okay, love your Graphics Fairy magic once again ... but that porch looks amazing. Inviting. I may be knocking on your door soon inviting ...

    :)

    Linda

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  12. PamelaMay 31, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Laurel those are fantastic and what I love even better is that I can pick pout which entry is your before I even click on it!:) I always love what you do and appreciate you partying every week with me! Hope your week is going well!

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  13. shabbygalsJune 1, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Super cute!! New follower of your blog! Would love if you would check out my blog at shabbygals.blogspot.com too! Have a great day.

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  14. Heaven's WalkJune 1, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful, Laurel! Love this technique! :) Did you use ink jet or laser printer?

    xoxo laurie

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  15. KarenJune 1, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    These are great, I'm a big fan of image transferring. You did a great job.

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  16. MONICA LIVASJune 2, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Beautiful idea! LOVE it!

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  17. dear-to-meJune 2, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Gasp! I love this!! (As do many others, by the looks of it!) What a fantastic idea!! Thanks for the inspiration!! (Ps. My HUSBAND pointed me in the direction of your site, and am very glad he did!!)

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  18. UnknownJune 3, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    What a fantastic idea. The pots look wonderful.
    Patricia

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  19. ANNEJune 5, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    I never thought of sanding galvanized metal - you are brilliant!!! I love the look of this and now you've given me a great idea, too. New follower here, I can't wait to see what else you come up with!!

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  20. Stan and Jody GabaraJune 5, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Laurel, Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful idea on Simple & Sweet Fridays. I love galvanized pots and the French transfers are my favorite! Love your porch too... Thanks for always leaving me the sweetest comments.

    Jody

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  21. gail@My Repurposed LifeJune 7, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Your flower pots are great, and your porch looks like an oasis! so cozy!

    gail

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  22. Barbwire PrettyJune 19, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    You gotta love those pots their really lovely.
    Bernice

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