Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Terra Cotta-Mod Podge Love






I found this plain terra cotta wine cooler at Hobby Lobby the other day and wanted to use the Mod podge technique that I've used before and originally saw at Heavens Walk  and From My Front Porch to Yours.


I used this graphic from The Graphics Fairy.  To get the mirror image, I used the ROTATE tab in Picnik.  I printed it off on my laser printer. 


I applied Mod Podge to the side with ink and pressed it on the piece.  It went on really smoothly, but if there had been any wrinkles, this would be the time to carefully get rid of them.  

Now walk away from the project until morning!








After letting it sit overnight,  I sprayed water over the entire label.

I carefully rubbed the paper off with my finger.  Be especially careful around the edges, as sometimes they want to peel away...






Keep rewetting it and rubbing the paper off.  As it dries, you'll see where there is still some paper. 











This project was a lot of fun. My finger got a workout from rubbing that paper off, but I think it's worth it in the end with a unique piece.

Thanks for coming by!

Pam


I am linking to the following parties:


Savvy Southern Style's Wow Us Wednesdays
2805's Potpourri Friday
 
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37 comments:

  1. Super cute! I love it! I need to try this sometime!

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  2. Lo as dejado precioso¡¡¡¡
    saludos desde España''''

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  3. Oh, this is such a cute idea...I want to try this!

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  4. I've seen this done before and have wanted to try it. I love it. Your terra cotta pot ROCKS!

    Dee

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  5. Oh, I like this!!! Does it work on wood, too?

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  6. I love this simple yet awesome looking pot Pam. You are getting so good with the graphics.

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  7. Pam I think I'm going to call you "Queen of Graphics" because you are gooooood!! Love it, and you always make it look so easy. Martina

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  8. You are really good at this! Is this for the boutique, it should be!

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  9. Love this idea. The pot looks really special now with that pretty graphic. Did you just keep wetting it to get off all the paper?

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  10. Wow, what a neat trick! You can get really creative with this one.

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  11. :) just did that technique on a tin milk can the other day. Can I link to your post? You explain it in a really cool and easy way...

    It looks very cool on the terra cotta! Great idea and great graphic you chose! :) Like it very much!

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  12. Looks great, thanks for the tutorial on your technique. I have never tried anything like it before and will have to give it a whirl.

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  13. This one is even cuter than your last one. I so want to do this.
    Traci

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  14. Hi Pam, your Terra Cotta pot looks great! Don't you just love mod podge...I know I do.

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  15. That turned out so cute. I have got to learn how to use graphics.

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  16. Wow that turned out great! You really dressed up a plain piece!

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  17. Hi Pam, this is such a lovely idea! I love the shape of the pot and all your projects seems so effortless and easy.. that's the best part! This is another one in my "to do" list.Thanks for the tutorial. Have a great weekend!Hugs~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  18. I love it, Pam! What a great tutorial too! Mod Podge is an awesome product! Thanks for sharing this! Your wine chiller looks great!

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  19. found you from Brenda's Cozy Little House Welcome Wagon Friday. Following you now. Liked your tutorials on 'how' you created each item. I will be coming back to visit often.
    - Joy

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  20. Pam,
    that turned out amazing! Looked easier then I thought, might have to give it a try!
    Rebecca

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  21. Love that! I have tried this method before and failed at it, but I was trying to transfer an image onto canvas. I will try it again with a solid surface. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  22. Pam, I love it! Terra cotta pots are great but with these cool graphics even better! I want Santa to bring me a laser printer for Christmas!
    Debbie

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  23. What a way to elevate terra cotta!!!
    I've got to try this. It's gorgeous. Thanks for sharing such a creative idea.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  24. Pam,
    This turned out so well! I have never tried anything like this, but perhaps I will with your clear directions.

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  25. Thanks for sharing this great project!

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  26. Well, I have tried this method before and failed at it, but I was trying to transfer an image onto canvas. I will try it again with a solid surface. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  27. Love it, great project.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  28. Pam, your project rocks out loud! :D

    LOVE it.

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  29. What a Fun & Fabulous idea.... will give it a try ~ Thanks for sharing

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  30. This is such a great ideam, Pam, and it certainly gives a nice look to terra cotta!

    Thanks for linking to Potpourri Friday. You participation is appreciated!

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  31. Mod Podge and paper image method, gotta try this! I have some laser printer images ready to citrasolv, so I think I'll try this instead this afternoon- thanks for the idea and suggestions!

    Thanks for sharing :D
    Visiting from BRAG MONDAY at GraphicsFairy
    Smiles from NW Illinois,
    Suzanne

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  32. Perfect technique and it looks lovely.

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  33. Hey Pam, wow I really love this! such a perfect graphic for this. I need to run by the Lob to hunt down your terracotta pot. It looks wonderful! xoxo

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  34. Wow!! It is very nice pot. Is this for the boutique?

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  35. Looks really cool!
    Did you use just regular paper, or something softer?
    Thanks,
    Christine

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