Friday, June 15, 2012

Urn Play

I have one remaining urn from a post I shared.



Recognize it?  It's the one in the middle.  The two handled urns sold right away.  As much as I liked the one on the left, I let it go.  I held onto this one, and wanted to give it a little more character, and depth.



The rusty base was the perfect start for what I had in mind.  I brushed and dabbed on a caramel color, followed by white with the same brush.  I just wiped the brush off a little with a rag, but didn't remove the first color completely.  I wanted the colors to blend into each other.  My application was sporadic.




I followed with a generous rub of dirt, and grass.  Yes, that mossy look was achieved by making a big clump of grass, and rubbing it on the surface. The finish compliments my dried hydrangeas.




Kinda stone-like now.









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37 comments:

  1. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 14, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Hi Rosemary,

    The urn turned out gorgeous!

    Dee

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  2. CynthiaJune 14, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Saw this on Inspiration Friday. You did a great job. I love it very much. I am an urn lover!

    Cynthia

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  3. UnknownJune 14, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    omg...the grass. Reminds me of something that native Americans probably did to color stufF!!! lol If it works...it works!

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 14, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Love the new color, Rosemary! It looks great with your hydrangeas.

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  5. A Shabby Moment in TimeJune 14, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    NICE! But then, I love EVERYTHING you create!
    Blessings & hugs,
    Karen

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  6. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 14, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Your techniques are nothing short of amazing! I love urns, and I love the look you gave this one.

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  7. AnonymousJune 14, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I'm quite certain if you were plopped down in the middle of the desert you'd make beautiful items out of virtually nothing!

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  8. miss flibbertigibbetJune 14, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Looks great Rosemary! Using the grass is a great idea...makes it authentic!
    Blessings, Lorraine

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  9. One More Time EventsJune 14, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Love the urn! love all of your pieces! Beautiful!

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  10. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 14, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Wow, I'm happy with it too. Nothing like using a bit of nature in our creations...what an great idea to rub grass on it:-)

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  11. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJune 14, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Lovely! Love the idea of rubbing grass on the urn.

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  12. Rooms by AnnJune 14, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    This urn is gorgeous, You did a fabulous job.

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  13. Our Hopeful HomeJune 14, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Too funny about the grass.....maybe I should just send my kids over to help lol? It looks great.

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  14. FRENCH LAUNDRYJune 14, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Perfect Rosemary! I love it.

    Hugs,
    Judy

    (subliminal message: grungy silver bottles...)

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  15. Heaven's WalkJune 14, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Incredibly genius, Rosemary! Have I told you how much I love how your mind works....? lol! Another beautiful Creation by Rosemary! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  16. Roxanne ReinhartJune 14, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    It's perfect and I heart the dried hydrangeas.

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  17. reFresh reStyleJune 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    It looks great and I love the creative way you acheive your looks :)
    Have a great weekend,
    Debbie

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  18. Ivy and ElephantsJune 14, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    The urn is fantastic.

    Paula

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  19. CindyJune 14, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    That is just gorgeous, Rosemary!
    Cindy

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  20. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicJune 14, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Love the urn! So pretty with your flowers.

    ~Shanon

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  21. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueJune 15, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    It couldn't be more perfect Rosemary. I'd love for you to share this gorgoeus urn at Shabbilcious Friday :)

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  22. StephanieJune 15, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    You are cracking me up with the clump of grass - but hey, great idea! The finish is awesome!

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  23. Little Miss MaggieJune 15, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I never would have thought of using grass. What a clever idea, Rosemary.

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  24. Maureen WyattJune 15, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Nicely done, Rosemary! You have inspired me to have a go at my rusting urn. ~ Maureen

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  25. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    It looks like the urn has been outside and aged over time. Great job!

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  26. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorJune 15, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    dirt and grass...to achieve this gorgeous finish....WOW! I love love love how the urn turned out...I'm an urn lover as well! You are an amazing inspirational muse,Rosemary!Thanks for sharing this and for your sweet comment. Have a great weekend!Hugs,Poppy

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  27. shabbyechic.blogspot.itJune 15, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Superlativ!!!!!!

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  28. CandyJune 15, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    GAWGEOUS...........as usual.

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  29. DianeJune 15, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Dang Rosemary....you think of everything! Never would have thought to use grass. It looks like an old concrete piece.

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  30. KellyJune 15, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    It looks great! Such a unique technique used. I sure did love the ones with the handles on them. No surprise that they sold quickly.

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  31. andrea@townandprairieJune 15, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    The master of texture stirkes again!

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  32. TammyJune 16, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    I thought it was stone when I saw that first pic! You did a fantastic job. I would love for you to link this up at my linky party that is live right now called Rustic Restorations Weekend.:)
    http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com/2012/06/rustic-restorations-weekend-linky.html

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  33. BrandiJune 17, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I love your urns. I always keep an eye out for them when I hit the thrift store or yard sales. I love the finish you gave it. I looks like natural stone.

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  34. RoisinJune 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    You're right; it DOES complement your hydrangeas. I love the way it turned out. What sort of paint did you use: latex, acrylic . . .? Did the texture come from the dirt?

    Cashel1916@yahoo.com

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  35. MicheleJune 18, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    I never would have guessed it isn't stone just by looking at the picture. You are so creative. Hmmm. I have an urn that's pretty plain. So far. . . .

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  36. MicheleJune 18, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    I never would have guessed it isn't stone just by looking at the picture. You are so creative. Hmmm. I have an urn that's pretty plain. So far. . . .

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  37. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHJune 19, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Gorgeous! I just never get tired of hydrangeas in an old crusty urn!

    ♥Linsey

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