Aging with Paint Terracotta Clay Pots -- with @decoart_inc

I love my terracotta clay pots to be aged looking and worn.  Are you ready to learn how to get that look with paint?  All crackled with what looks just like crazing on vintage dishes...swoon worthy for sure...

To get started, you will need some terracotta clay pots.  I had a few around the house so I picked out two in different sizes.

Next up is my supplies from Decoart.  The folks at Decoart were kind enough to send me some supplies to play around with.  I used their Americana paint in warm white, one step crackle, and elegant finish metallic glaze in old world patina.

These products together will turn your pots from terra cotta to wonderful, crackled goodness...

Start with about 2 coats of the white paint.  Enough to cover the clay color.

Let that dry to the touch.  Then add a good coat of the One Step Crackle.  Let that sit for at least an hour and watch the magic happen...

The One Step Crackle is so easy to use and is my new fave product.  I love that crackled finish!  After at least an hour, break our your sponge and metallic glaze.  Dab it on with your sponge is small areas.

Then wipe it right back off.  The following picture is a section on the left where I have just applied the glaze and a section on the right where I have already wiped it off.

Continue around your entire pot.  Sing to yourself the entire time cause you are so in love with the finish...

I also did a little way down on the inside of each pot.  That way when I plant something in it, the inside will look crackled also.

See all planted...and they look gorgeous inside and out...

Some tips on planting...if you cover your dirt with smooth rocks and moss, the plants look oh so much better...

I grab my moss off of an old tree outside, so it is free.  :)

The finish totally looks like an old plate or cup that has crazing under the glaze.  Love, love, love...

Here is a beauty shot of the little plants.  I had started these off of some pieces of plants I already had.

I will be using my one step crackle on another project next week so y'all stay tuned!  Told ya I was in love with it!

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Outdoor Decorating with Krylon Dual Spray Paint

I am taking a little break from the Beach Bash to do a mini series on transforming your outdoor space with spray paint!  The entire series is brought to you on behalf of Krylon Dual Paint.  The Beach Bash will continue tonight so stay tuned!  Now let's get to some outdoor decorating with Krylon Dual Spray Paint!! 

The first thing I thought of when I heard of the new Krylon Dual Paint -- primer and paint all in one -- is these chairs... 

Vintage metal goodness that has seen better days.  Believe it or not I painted these last year with another brand of spray primer and paint.  Did not last very long... 

So I used almost 4 cans to paint these with a really good coat all over.  I would say that the Krylon primer/paint dual cans go on similar to the existing Krylon spray.  I am hoping that the difference will be in the performance!  I hope these chairs will stay white for a while this time!  I don't want anyone to be afraid to sit in them. 

The coverage was excellent and I ended up with white chairs versus rust chairs... 

Now you can come on over and have a seat! 

My next project was a couple of thrift store finds.  That birdcage is metal and I want it to stay outdoors.  So a coat of Krylon Dual seemed to be in order... 

I painted both of them in blue and added them as outdoor decor to my little seating area... 

The blue went on as well as the white.  Great coverage on this medallion... 

The birdcage turned out great.  It took a while to get in all the cracks and crevices but I love the result!  And I couldn't resist adding a few goodies to the inside... 

Chippy finials, found rocks, and a mossy topiary... 

Plus I handpainted this barnwood sign for a rustic touch.   

It is amazing what a little spray paint can do for an outdoor area!  Pull items from around your home and make yourself a seating area... 

See that chevron pattern rug??  Use your Krylon spray paint to make one of those too!  Click here for a full tutorial on how to make one of your own!

I also added some plants to a table that was already outside... 

Want to get the chipped look that is on those pots?  Yep you can use spray paint for that too!  Click here for the full tutorial that I posted earlier today!  In the back is an old chippy white window frame.  That one was naturally aged and I found it about a year ago... 

Loving the complete look...I hope y'all break out your spray paint this fourth of July!  

Krylon sent me the new Dual Paint to try out. Check out their latest promotion, The Dual Duel, where Krylon is looking to find The Ultimate Restorer. To win this title, enter your spray paint restoration project and encourage friends and family to vote for your project as their favorite for their chance to win too.

Krylon provided the paint but the projects and opinions are all mine.

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Using Hydrangeas in Home Decor

Color me smitten!   The Nester talked about hydrangeas in home decor last year and I have not been able to get enough!  I dried some last year for use in my home this year!  And I picked a new fresh bunch this weekend to brighten up my home for a little while!  Bonus -- once they dry they look great too!!

I decided to do a hyndrangea and milk glass arrangement...

Loving the white with the pale blue of the hydrangeas!

A few empty wooden spools lying about are great too!

Have you picked any hydrangeas this year?  What color are yours?  How do you display them?  Have you seen Vivienne's post on drying hydrangeas?  It is a must read!!

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Make Your Own Wood Sign

Seriously...if I can do this you can too!!  Make your own wood sign!  I made mine with a piece of worn wood that I found laying out back.  I love the farmhouse flair that comes with rustic wood!  Of course you can use new wood for yours if you want!  :)  I made mine a Lemonade theme sign..

First step is to find your inspiration.  My inspiration came from Ballard Designs.  I loved this lemonade sign from them but needed to add a little country to it!!

My first step was to try to copy that font as close as possible.  Then I used my Silhouette to cut out a stencil.  You can of course use another method to make a stencil or transfer your font to the board.  I started with a REALLY light coat of white paint on the board.  Then I painted the "Fresh Squeezed Lemonade" in green onto the board using a stencil.

I then took yellow and went on one side of all of the letters to get the two toned effect of the original.

Now that we are done with the Lemonade portion we need to work on the 5 cent portion. 

I painted a green square then the 5 cents in white using a stencil.  Yellow all the way around the edge again.

I need to talk about board choice for just a second.  Cause I loooove rustic...love!  So I chose a board with a battered end....

Love those rustic details!!

Now for the other end I actually free handed that yellow lemon and added some green touches.  You could stencil it again.

I used green, white, and yellow to make a box around the lemon....

Seriously y'all...if little ole me can do this so can you!!  Hunt up some inspiration and get to painting!  Make your own wood sign!!  Send it to me when you are done -- I would love to see em!!

I added my lemonade sign to my herb garden area...

Love rustic signs as outdoor decor!!

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