Hello lovelies!
I hope your week is going well. It has been rainy
and cool here, but we’re expecting warmer weather soon.
I have been busy painting various projects,
some for me, some for friends, all for love.
Once I’m done painting, I often have paint left on my
palette, which happens to be one of my little pet peeves
in life. I just hate the thought of paint being wasted.
photo taken with iPhone; shared on Instagram (mscraftberrybush)
So a couple of days ago, I had some pink paint
left over from painting a pink flamingo and decided
to try a little project…using fresh produce.
Isn’t it pretty?
And doesn’t it resemble a rose or flower?
And doesn’t it resemble a rose or flower?
I used a brush to paint right onto the celery.
Two shades of pink and a little yellow in the centre to make it more realistic.
You can use one solid colour if you like.
Two shades of pink and a little yellow in the centre to make it more realistic.
You can use one solid colour if you like.
Test the stamp on a piece of paper towel until you are
happy with the colour combination and then simply reapply the
paint and stamp right onto the tea towel, napkin or fabric.
You will get this pretty looking flower/rose print.
I drew a few leaves to add a little more colour.
I think it looks so pretty and so fun!
Those roses are beautiful Lucy! I’ve seen that done before but not with the mixed colors… yours are beautiful!
Susan
Love the roses. I might have to try it! The Instagram party sounds fun! If I’m keeping it real, you may see a lot of yoga pants and pony tails over here! 🙂
I love that! I have some vintage napkins I just bought that would look great with a ‘celery rose’ painted on them – what kind of paint did you use and will it stay on when washed in the washer?
Love it, it so darn cute. Pinning!
i love it, such a fun idea xxxx
Absolutely delightful!
The towels looks so pretty; even MORE special knowing that it’s from the help of celery <- cool idea! I may start looking at my veggies differently now 🙂
Keep inspiring! | Ada, http://www.adasinteriordesign.com/blog
So pretty…my mama used to do stamping like this with potatoes. She carved a design relief pattern in the center so it was higher than the rest.
Sweet idea for the instagram party, but I will probably sit it out…not very comfortable with my plain, middle-aged, overweight self. Bloggers seem to get younger and prettier all the time! I’ll just hide behind my projects 🙂
Oh, I LOVE this idea of using celery as a flower stamp…Who would of thought! So excited to be partying with you every Tuesday as well.. It’s going to be so much fun 🙂
xoxo
this is such a great idea, pinning this right now! I’ve been wanting to make my own tea towels so thank you so much for the inspiration!
What a wonderful idea! I’m going to try this with the kids this week. Thanks for the pretty inspiration!
Jeanette @ Creating a Life
Wow Lucy that is so cool! Love that celery rose!You are so creative I don’t think mine would look as good as yours!
xx
Anne
HI Lucy, I’m a follower of yours on instagram, and I just have to say, you are a wonderful artist! That you can see a rose out of cut celery, is beyond me! And that flamingo…wow…I’m from FL, so the flamingo “spoke” to me 😉 Would love to join you ladies on your Tuesday’s threads…since I am also an instagram addict. Take care.
Kristel
Only you would think to use a cut piece of celery to make a beautiful flower. You never cease to amaze me. I probably won’t be taking pictures of myself to join in on your party, but I will tell my cute daughters to!
A little note to thank you for the inspiration – I was pondering ideas for unique bridal shower gifts to make and happily discovered your post! Just great!
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so unusual and creative! It’s great and as idea! With something one can to try next time ))))