This DIY started, purely on trial and error basis.
I love terracotta texture and color, and wanted to turn my chickpeas can into a terracotta vase.
I also wanted to create faux cotton plant with an egg tray base and some cotton wool.
Items bought and used from Dollar Tree included – Wool, green moss and yellow flowers.
Items recycled included – chickpea can, egg tray, branches from my backyard and white foam packaging material.
This DIY can color, did not turn out how I envisioned but I actually love the shade and texture nevertheless. Sometimes, we should let go of what we thought we wanted and embrace what we actually created.
The dry brush technique was the icing on the cake. Totally in love with this project.
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The jar turned out really nice! I wouldn’t have guessed it was a can!
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Aww ! Thank you but the ribs on the can, give it away. Thank you for dropping by Mireille.
This turned out really cute Naush! I watched your video as well and I’m glad I did. I have made chalk paint by adding plaster of Paris but not by adding baking soda. I will have to try this new idea 😁. I hope you had a good week and are staying safe. I read this morning that Ontario reported 700 new cases yesterday, so scary!
Tracy – I have been so unsure about the boys going to school and college. Its just so unnerving ! My husband is in the high risk category and just the thought of having a silent carrier in the house is worrying me. One of the schools shut down close by, coz apparently a student and a teacher tested positive. This pandemic has jolted us into changing our ways forever. I question myself, just how important is my son’s education, that I HAVE TO RISK his life ?? My youngest is 18 in highschool – i really wished they would turn this coming year into only online education. Loosing children or having them spread to elders CANNOT be acceptable. Three houses from my place, my neighbor had a large house party Saturday night !! These are educated people who are probably living in denial OR are just too selfish ! JT announced that the second wave is already hitting Ontario. Hope you and your family are safe.
We are staying safe so far yes. My hubby is also at risk so I also worry. He is also a front line worker – less celebrated than most – he’s a heavy duty mechanic so he works on the trucks that bring all our products everywhere. He is on call pretty much 24\7. We opted to keep our kids home from school. My youngest is in grade 9 and doing all her work online this year. My 17 year old just started university and thankfully she is also doing all her studies online this semester. I feel like I can tell when I walk into a store who will be rude and who will be polite just by if they are wearing a mask or not. The people who wear masks seem to be the ones who are more polite and care if they are in your space or not. You stay safe too! And your family of course.
Oh that’s good that the kids are home. I think I should also talk to my sons teacher to get him to study from home. Its just alot of unnecessary stress and tension.
Hello Naush, the terracotta pot and cotton branches turned out really beautiful. And I had no idea one can make chalk paint using baking soda. I will have to try it soon.
I know right ! Love the texture.
This is a cute idea and creative way to reuse. Thanks for sharing! I’m visiting today from the Lou Lou Girls link up. Have a great week!
Thank you Marielle.
It always amazes me how creative and crafty people are! Great job!
Why thank you Rebecca ! That’s so kind of you. I just find ways to repurpose/upcycle/recycle household goods – and make them functional and look pretty 🙂 – sometimes it works – sometimes it tanks. But I’m happy I tried – All the time. So glad your visiting us today. Hope you drop by again.
So pretty, Naush! I love how you made a can look so much like a terra cotta planter! You are so clever and creative. What a beautiful centerpiece for fall! Thanks for linking up.
Shelbee
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Thank you Shelbee. So glad you liked it.
Well done thanks for sharing!
Thank you Christine
This is so very cool. If you saw my post on cotton you know how much I like it.
Thank you Nicole. I drop by to see that post.
Beautiful idea!!!
Have a happy weekend, Elke
Thank you Elke.
Hi Naush! 🙂 I’m always so impressed by your creativity, that looks like a fun project! 🙂
Thank you hon !I’m so glad you visited me.
Very creative and cute. Thanks for sharing at #omhgww.
Thank you Clearissa
So fresh and FUN! I’d love for you to share over at our weekly Wednesday Creative Crafts Linky Party
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Have a great week!
Creatively, Beth
Thank you Beth. I will drop by.
How pretty! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
Thank you for dropping by Cecilia
This is very pretty #anythinggoes@_karendennis
Thank you Karen.
So pretty, very impressed with your creativity and what you can do with a few simple household objects and a bit of time!
Thank you Sharon. My craftroom is my happy place. Just being here, is such a stress buster for me. Thank you for visiting us today Sharon.
Very cool! You have a gift for making something lovely out of almost nothing!
Michelle
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As do you Michelle. Thank you very much hon.
Thank you for sharing your creativity with us at Embracing HOme and Family!
Thank you for dropping by Jenn.
Great tutorial and so cute. This is definitely something we can use in our decor this time of the year. Thanks for visiting each week and sharing. #HomeMattersParty. I am going to visit your party now!
Thank you Donna.
I love cotton branches, as they add such a fun, farmhousey feel to fall decorating! Cute idea!
Thanks for sharing it with us on the Homestead blog hop!
-Cherelle
Thank you for dropping by Cherelle.
Wow! This is upcycling at its best. Using what material you had around you to create something so pretty is so creative. Great job and thank you for playing along with our color dare.
Thank you Shawna. So glad you liked it.
How clever, I love upcycling. You’ve done a great job. Thank you for joining us at Colour Dare Challenge, I hope you can join us again soon.
Thank you Vandra. Glad you liked the idea. Have a lovely and safe week