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April 11, 2007

Plant pots in spring

I knew I was going bald when it was taking longer and longer to wash my face.
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I've got such a back log of work to do I can only manage a quick post today but I wanted to show you what I made for my sister for her birthday.

We all tease her for her habit of wrapping tin foil around potted plants to hide the plastic pot. She lives in a flat with not much storage space so she can't store a huge of array of pots to hide plastic pots. So I made her this.

Flowerpot

It's a fabric pot that she can fold away when she's not using it. And I printed the flower fabric myself on my Epson printer. It was an old page from a flower catalog. I'm surprised how well it came out. The cotton is soft and supple, not like other transfer prints I've done. Cool! I used this Photofabric.

Today's Inspiration: Emma Turpin paintings.

Likes: Cherry trees in blossom!

Dislikes: Dropping a gas canister on my finger and having my nail turn black. Ouch!

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I'm glad you're back! Have still been checking in to see whether you've posted - i love your blog. Very soothing and inspiring...oh...and happy B'day!

I LOVE This! a plant cosy! you could enter this on Whip Lash! Did she love it?

How absolutely adorable!! I love, love love it!!! Oh your sister is one lucky girl! :)

getting caught up here:
your daughter is GORGEOUS. such a simmering beauty (yes, i know. she does simmer...and simmering is good...), and i see you in her, radiantly.
40? try 50. argh. but, when i turned 40, i was surprised with a plane trip to memphis to see graceland. the pilot sang happy birthday to me over the intercom as the sun set in the west. only, he said "dear neeeena" - my name has a long i. but who is dickering?
the planter is wonderful. lucky sister...
springtime in europe - london, paris. sigh! we had snow, almost an inch of it, the friday night before easter. i'm pining for warmer days here, especially after having experienced summer already back in february/march down under.
your photos are stunning. as is your work. keep it up. x

great idea! And your printed fabric is beautiful.

Great Idea! Love the printed fabric!

That is really pretty!

What a great idea! Thanks for the link to the photofabric too.

What a thoughtful gift! So clever of you......I can't believe you printed the fabric yourself....That is a new one to me! DARLING:)

oh! it came out really nice. I've been meaning to make something like that, the plastic pots just look so... disposable. Is it washable?

hi and wow!!!
it looks great! doesn't it give you other ideas? your sister will love it!!!
;)
manela

What a lovely personal present to give.

Great Idea! I think I need a few of those myself! I have a half dozen ugly black pots that need something brighter! Thanks!

Wha a good idea for a flat. I've seen this done with paperbags, too, but the material is so much nicer.

The fabric pot is a lovely replacement for the foil-wrapped pots idea. Your pot is so pretty and makes a wonderful and thoughtful birthday gift. I was looking at the Vintage Workshop prints last night and wondering about printing on fabric so I really appreciate your comments today about what printable fabric you use.

I hope your finger heals soon.

You are so clever! What agreat gift idea.

super cute!! love it! makes me wanna print my own fabric too!!
xox

thats such a great idea, might have think about having ago at that, love printing Tee's but thats beats it hands down
Suzie Sews

thats such a great idea, might have think about having ago at that, love printing Tee's but thats beats it hands down
Suzie Sews

This turned out fantastically! Go Juju!

What a great idea. I have just come across your site, and love it.

Hello - just found you via many other blogs! The plant pot is gorgeous. A quick look through and I can see some fab bags and pics. If you don't mind I'll pop back later today for a longer mooch (in-laws coming for lunch). Hope the beef isn't tough!

very nice pot cover. what a fab idea. will look at your other stuff.

Glad you're better!
A wonderful piece of Spring you posted... I'd also love to know about fabric printing - can you use any inkjet printer? I have visions of frayed jammed inked mess... Anyway - fabric pots on my to-do list now...

Ok, yikes, please don't drop anything else on your finger. We need your inspiration blog!!

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