CRAFTING On A BUDGET
In theory the weather is usually nice at this time of year , but as we all know it ’ s definitely hit and miss so far in 2013 . I ’ m sure we all love to be outside when the sun is shining , and with the limited sunny days we ’ ve had so far it ’ s nice to seize them as they land .
I don ’ t know about the rest of you but the sunshine certainly throws my creative drift into overdrive , and if I can take my crafting outside it ’ s even better . Just recently Yorkshire has been blessed with masses of sunshine and with it came an abundance of inspiration , not only for some new products but for my next Crafting on a Budget article .
Whilst playing in the garden with my young niece I discovered some old terracotta pots that had been cast aside . They were crying out for a good reinvention !
Prepared with my paints and paint brushes I took to the garden to redecorate the unused flower pots . This is a fantastic way of brightening up your garden , and takes minimal effort . Plus it is a very versatile project , you can decorate as much or as little as you like , and most importantly it is extremely friendly on your bank balance . The added bonus of working outside is that the paint dries quickly in the sunshine , meaning you can complete your project in record time .
After one coat of paint the terracotta colour was beginning to show through ; of course the thickness of your paint will determine how many coats you need to do , but after two coats I had a clean finish on what was once a weathered old pot . In some cases the weathered look can be mightily beneficial ; with just one light coat of paint you can make a rustic looking flower pot ideal for any garden . 36 www . creative-crafting . com