*Updated to add: I got my vinyl monogram from this website! Great customer service, adorable four-pack of "G" letters for my monogramming obsession! Love it!
You all know I have a big ol' book where I keep torn-out pages of decorating inspiration. I am sure many of you have one too! I was flipping through it the other day and saw this adorable pitcher (and no, that is not a spelling error!) of artichokes in the April 2008 issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
Hmmm...I had picked up a simple pitcher at Goodwill a few months ago, and I thought I had some cream spray paint in the garage.
So all it took was a quick trip to Hobby Lobby where these little artichokes were 50% off. I added a little vinyl decal "G" (for our last name) that I had left over from another project. It's not an exact match but I am happy with it!
Cuteness for not a lot of cash, my favorite combo! Have a great weekend!
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oh my! I love it!
sandy toe
That is darling! I love artichokes...something sophisticated about that vegie. hee hee.
That is adorable...I like yours even better!
You still got it girly...that's adorable.
You're so clever!! I love it!!
Love the monogram!
Suzanne
Way to go!
ADORABLE!!!
I'm so sorry that I never got back to you about RR!!! I'm usually not a flakey person. Life is crazy right now....but that's no excuse. So sorry!
Such a cute project, I love the pitcher makeover!!!
This so great! I haven't experimented with the stick on letters yet. I'm afraid I'll get addicted and everything in my home will have a letter on it.
How did last night go?
So cute!! You constantly amaze me!!
Have a fun weekend!
Janet
I have a pitcher that stands empty - I LOVE this idea. I'm off to copy today.
That is fabulous! I need to get some decals to use on projects!
I love it! The pitcher, the decal, and the artichokes!
I have a "big 'o book" too... I really feel better knowing you have one too... made me think I'm not so crazy! And this idea is brilliant... #1 reproducing the idea from the magazine BUT #2 spray painting and adding the "G" -- took it to a whole. 'notha. level! Love it... ~ kim
So cute! I love the addition of the "G"!
Okay, so I'm a fan of paint, but I NEVER would have thought about painting a crockery pitcher! This is too cute!
What a cute idea!
OK< I am cracking-up b/c not only do I have a big book of ideas/inspiration I believe I have the same page torn out...with the ferns throughout the bookcase.Ha! I am just so happy you are back blogging! have a happy May Day
Very cute! I'm glad your craftiness is back.
I love it, It's better than a perfect match, you personalized it! Where do you find all your vinyl lettering???
One thing I love about blogging is that it has taught me to look beyond what something is to see what it could be. I think I have passed up a lot of great things because I didn't do this before. I never went to yard sales much and certainly not Good Will.
Love how you monogrammed the pitcher too. A nice touch!
Have a happy weekend.
The Twins
The pitcher looks great repainted~ especially with the monogram decal.
I LOVE that! I've been seeing artichokes used in arrangements and such lately. They look so fresh and clean, especially paired with an adorable white pitcher like the one you re-purposed...with a monogram! LOVELY!
Hope you've had a great week!!
That's really cute! You could put different things in there for the different seasons...hydrangeas, pumpkins and sunflowers, winter greenery and berries. Oh, I'm so full of ideas for you. LOL
I think I have that same pitcher with the blue stripe. I think my mom gave it to me. I'll have to find it. I have no idea where it is.
As usual, it's great!
Wow, it looks beautiful! What a great idea.
Love the artichokes and the monogram, Carrie! So glad you found the buffalo check as well...
I have my great grandmother pitcher in my bedroom; I have white roses in it. It’s one of my favorite things.
You did a great job on it.
One of these days I will get over my spray paint phobia.... looks great!
LOVE IT!
LOVE that pitcher!! I have artichokes on my table too but never thought about doing that with them (mine are in a tray).
why am i not surprised it's adorable?? i love it!
You are always so amazing at pulling these projects off! It looks professional. Love the monogram! This would also look adorable with hydrangeas. ;)
You've got guts! And it paid off! I wouldn't have thought of painting that pitcher! Brilliant idea!
Love it. I have used these exact artichokes from Hobby Lobby in many arrangements. Great job.
This is too cute!!
I am in the process of starting a decorating book of ideas!!!
Very cute! I love artichokes!
You go girl.. you always have great idea's.. Love it...
Cuteness for not a lot of cash! I love it! What a perfectly perfect motto! I used to have a book filled with ideas like that. And now it is lost somewhere in the garage. I miss it : ).
Wow! It turned out very cute! Love the monogram.
love it! i think i have one of those pitcher...now i know what to do with it.
So very cute! I love artichokes with white pottery. :)
Love how you still find the time to be crafty with two little ones at home:) Henry is getting so big and what a cutie he is! Love everything you've done!!!
It looks fantastic!! I am so glad you are back to blogging again....I have missed all your tips and redo's!!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Lisa
I so love that Idea! I saw those at the Hobby Lobby and they had them 50% off a month ago. I just didn't know what to do with them! Thanks for sharing your awesome idea!
Jennifer
I think it looks fantastic! I would have never thought to spray paint. Great idea!
That is soooo cute! Great idea!
Hugs from Eventually Cottage!
oh gosh! that is so cute! I love every bit of it! :)
Oh this is cute, cute, cute!
You are back in creativity mode. Wow! That's beautiful.
Now, I know that you are not an expert but...I have a jug that I want to paint (very similar to yours in this post), however I use the jug to wash my childrens' hair and it would therefore need to be waterproof. Would you recommend the paint that you used here? Thanks, Becki
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