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Spring has sprung here in Utah and we are definitely on our way to summer. I've been bitten by a planting bug deluxe and have spent tons of money on blooms for my various flower beds. This year I've decided to add some stamped pots and garden accents to encourage beauty, without having to add more water, fertilizer and physical effort. So I've searched out some products and have some suggested projects for those of you who'd like to try something similiar. One of the best paints for this type of project is Patio Paint by DecoArt. It is specially formulated to work well on terra cotta, masonry, concrete and other outdoor finishes. Just pour some on a paper plate and use a sponge to coat your stamp. To get more information on this paint visit DecoArt's home page at http://www.decorart.com Many surfaces that we use outdoors have curves we need to get around. Flower pots and large planters would look lovely with rubber stamped accents but getting around the curves without the image losing some critical leaf or blossom is a task in itself. Try the new Rubber Stampede Curve Decor Stamps. The base is clear acrylic so you can see where you are stamping and the curve of the base allows you to rock your stamp with consistent pressure. Visit http://www.deltacrafts.com/RubberStamped... information on this product. Many of us already have quite a few floral stamps, but if you are looking for a more Victorian feel, visit http://www.modernilluminator.com/garden.... for rubber stamps with a true vintage feel. If you have an English Cottage garden you have to hit this site before you start your next stamping project. Maybe its time to create a lovely garden journal for yourself to record your garden insights! Don't forget our feathered friends when you are stamping your new garden decor. Accu-Cut has a fun garden project that is literally for the birds. Its called a Splish Splash Birdbath and is created from terra cotta pots. The directions can be found at http://www.accucut.com/craft/homedecor/p... When stamping on outdoor surfaces you want to follow manufacturer's directions to the letter. Your preparation will guarantee you still have a lovely design at the end of the summer. I suggest you start with a flower pot or watering can and move up to a more elaborate project. This month's Stamping Arts and Crafts features a garden bench and arbor. The site is http://www.scottpublications.com. Another more ambitious project, a gardening table, can be found at http://www.craftingtoday.com/level3/proj... These more involved projects will take your garden and your stamping to a whole new level. Who knows, by next year you maybe stamping outdoors more than planting outdoors!?! Go To Page: 1
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