Here's a new product challenge from Eileen Hull. This project features her new Caddy die by Sizzix embellished with custom shapes from Epiphany Crafts. I love this caddy shape and the countless uses for this particular die. When I first saw it I immediately thought flower pots. The shape is not too big, so it's perfect for a little wall hanging herb garden right by the kitchen window!
I hadn't used the Sizzix dies with clay, but a couple friends have been telling me the work well together so I thought this was the perfect project to try it. The clay would allow me to plant real plants in the flower pots. The clay also offers opportunities for adding some great texture and hand carved designs to any piece you make. I used a pattern design by Eileen as well to add some neat accents and texture to each pot. I then painted the pots with 2 types of spray paint to give it a ceramic look and then hand painted with a dry brush to finish the color.
For this challenge I also received a fantastic package of goodies from Epiphany Crafts which included a cool tool to make your own little custom shapes to add personalized embellishments to any piece you'd like. I decided to use the Round 14 shape tool and a couple of small metal flower style pendants to make name labels for each pot.
Check more great project ideas using this Fresh Vintage Caddy Sizzix die by Eileen Hull.
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Jen – WOW! This is genius. I love everything about your project and am so inspired. You have been knocking my socks off this hop! Clay! Whoda thunk it?
Wow! I'm rather speechless, this is just amazing! Love the clay idea and the texture and overall look… and just WOW!
Jen I LOVE this it actually looks like porcelain! All nice and aged. The techniques you used are fabulous and very creative. Thank you so much for all of your help with the webbing and for the equally great designs!
I echo everyone in saying I never would have thought to use clay. This is so perfect for this caddy. Simply amazing.
What a great idea! I love this…..
Wow, Jen, I never would have thought to use clay. What a wonderful, useful idea. Your finished "pots" are beautiful!