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Striped Planter with Liquid Gold Leaf

April 30, 2014 by jessa 16 Comments

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Gold Leaf Striped Planter - www.sparklelivingblog.com Have you ever had one of those days where you need a quick and easy project to make you feel productive? I totally needed that when I painted these pots for my succulents. I was feeling pretty lazy, the house was a mess and was anticipating a visit from a special family member (aka mom). So I painted these pots with liquid gold leaf for a dramatic flair to otherwise boring planters.

 

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planter Grab your planter pots, take them outside and spray paint them black (or white…or neon pink. Please do it in neon pink! And send me some pics if you do!!). Spray them evenly. See where the paint pooled on bottom of that planter above?? Right then I noticed that I was standing on the home of fire ants. Don’t do that. It hurts.

blackplanter Be sure to flip the planter over and paint the top rim.

vinylstrips Use a thinly cut strip of vinyl and wrap it around the planter, where you want your stripe to be. Repeat at the bottom of where your stripe will be. Remember, we aren’t going for perfection here.  We’re going for quick and easy.  The vinyl is just a guide for painting, so it’s okay if it isn’t perfectly straight.

vinylpla <<I just realized that you could make a decent  guide line using thick rubber bands. Next time.>>

liquidgold Make sure you’re outside for this part. The liquid gold leaf stinks. It will give you a headache if you aren’t in a well-ventilated area.

goldpaint Paint with your foam brush. The paint goes on very smoothly. Let it dry. Carefully remove the vinyl by pulling it straight up. Fill your planters with beautiful succulents.

Gold-Leafed Planters   All done. Now go clean your house.   xoxo

 

 

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  1. Fran

    May 2, 2014 at 4:07 am

    I need to get some of this liquid gold. It looks fabulous!

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  2. Erlene

    May 7, 2014 at 5:06 am

    Love the look of this, but I would need to do it in silver. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.

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  3. Shonee

    July 22, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Love this! So easy and super cute. I am going to be featuring this on my favorite things Friday over at hawthorneandmain.com Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Danielle

    July 25, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    This si awesome! I am looking for crafty guests to post on my blog Blissful & Domestic. I know my readers would love to see one of your fun projects on my blog. Let me know if that is something you’d be interested in. Send me an email.

    Danielle @ Blissful & Domestic
    blissful_and_domestic@yahoo.com
    http://www.blissfulandomestic.com

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  5. TeamMomLife (@TeamMomLife)

    July 25, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    I always love a good crafty idea and have a lot of fun painting pots. I haven’t tried metallic yet. They look great! #inspirememonday

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  6. helenfern

    July 26, 2016 at 5:45 am

    I love this idea – will be trying. Would love it if you shared on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
    http://www.pleasuresofthenw.com/do-it-yourself-party-15/

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  7. Laura

    July 27, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    Love this!! This is so cute. Definitely going to have to Pin this one. 🙂

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  8. Sam @ a happy home in holland

    July 28, 2016 at 6:46 am

    I have never used liquid gold leaf before but after seeing these I’d like to give it a try.

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    • jessa

      August 3, 2016 at 9:47 am

      It’s super easy to use and so inexpensive. Definitely try it!

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  9. Tianna

    July 28, 2016 at 8:02 am

    such a cute DIY! I love making cute pots for my plants 😛

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  10. Oh My Heartsie Girl

    July 29, 2016 at 8:01 am

    I love these, so simple I think I need some liquid gold.
    Thanks for sharing on Friday Features this week.
    Pinned to share.
    Hope you have a wonderful safe weekend!
    Karren

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    • jessa

      August 3, 2016 at 9:47 am

      The liquid gold leaf is one of my favorite things to use to add a touch of elegance to anything! I wish it was a little less fumey, so I don’t have to go outside to apply it to things. Oh well.

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  11. DearCreatives (@DearCreatives)

    July 29, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Super cute DIY . I’m obsessed with gold leaf. I love that you found it in a nice paint option.Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared.

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    • jessa

      August 3, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Thank you for sharing! I am absolutely in love with the liquid gold leaf, I could put it on everything.

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