Gilded Honeycomb Pitcher {Easter Crafts and Decor Showcase}
Have you seen all of the touches of gold and gilding that are coming back into vogue? I remember years ago doing some gilding with those little sheets of gold leaf. I actually just donated my 'stuff' a year or so ago and now here I am buying it again ~ don't you just love when that happens? I try so hard to de-hoard and then I end up re-hoarding.
I started with a white pitcher (new but it resembles ironstone) and some artificial ranunculus.
For this project I purchased the gilding sheets, adhesive, brushes {I'm not sure I needed these expensive Martha Stewart brushes but they were fluffy...sooooo} and a honeycomb stencil. I'm excited to try this stencil on my chalkboard wall ~ If it turns out I'll post some pics on instagram and if it's really impressive 😉 it will get its own post.
I wrapped the honeycomb stencil around my pitcher {first I wiped down the pitcher with a cotton ball dipped in alcohol}. I used painter's tape to hold the stencil in place. Next, I brushed on some adhesive. Since this surface is NOT smooth (it had a curve to it) this was a little trickier than I had anticipated but it did work. Next, I followed the directions for how to apply the gold leaf sheets ~ it was easy but I didn't get a picture...my bad! If I do it again I'll take some pics and add them to this post.
Once everything was dry I noticed that the lines weren't as sharp as I wanted so I used a Sharpie Paint Pen in gold to outline the honeycomb shapes.
You can download this and print it out if you would like!
I really like the way this turned out ~ it was a little hard to get a picture that showed the depth of the gold without too much shine but I tried!
And there you have it ~ a Gilded Honeycomb Pitcher for your Easter Table and Spring vignettes!
I joined some wonderful friends for this Blog Hop/Tour ~ be sure to check out all of the wonderful Easter Inspired Crafts and Decor they shared!
Linking to: Link Party Palooza , Best of the Weekend, Monday Funday, Home Stories A to Z, Inspire Me Monday, Work it Wednesday, Creativity Unleashed
So pretty- I have been loving gold lately too! Those flowers are gorgeous too! Thanks for joining the Easter tour this week Mary Beth! 🙂
It's been a pleasure to be on the Easter Tour with you, Jen!
Oh Mary Beth! This is just as lovely as can be. I love the scripture, as well. Thanks so much for sharing on the Easter Showcase. It has been a pleasure.
Happy Easter, my friend!
Thank you, Meegan ~ you are always so sweet! I loved doing the Showcase with you. Have a lovely weekend.
This is so pretty Mary Beth! I love the gold and the scripture is perfect! Great job! Pinning!
Thank you, Shanna!
I love a honeycomb pattern and placing it on a pitcher is fabulous. I'd love to try gold leafing, it's been on my future project list for someday. Thanks for sharing your pretty pitcher and pinning!
Thank you so much, Wendi ~ the gold leafing was easier than I thought it would be ~ I'm sure whatever you use it on while turn out beautifully!
Beautiful Mary Beth! I am like you...just letting a little gold back in! (and I'm actually loving it 😉 ) And so funny, that is exactly what my husband says I do! I get rid of things only to have to buy them again down the road! I hate to get rid of anything but sometimes I let some things go..then wish later I hadn't! 😉
xo
Nancy
Thank you, Nancy! I think I have some sort of personality glitch....I get overwhelmed by my 'stuff' get rid of a bunch of it an then want it all back. I've actually gone to the Thrift Store after I donated something and saw my stuff and had the urge to buy it back ~ oy!
xo, mb
Pretty!! I just did a table with Martha's silver leafing and it was easier than I thought it would be. I never thought to try it with a stencil though, very clever! Have a great weekend 🙂
Thanks so much, Christy ~ I have very little true artistic abilities ;P so stencils are a go-to for me!
Your vase turned out wonderfully, but I especially love the Proverbs verse you put with it. It's beautiful.
Thank you, Carrie!
Lovely! And so very appropriate with that scripture, too. 🙂
I tried my hand at some gold leafing a long time ago. I loved the results. Yours is a very creative use of the gold leaf. Gosh you're clever!! 😉
I love the honey comb design in gold on your pitcher. You were clever to think of using a stencil with gold leafing!
Mary Beth, I love it. The pitcher is so graceful and elegant! It's been fun doing this tour with you. Have a happy Easter! ~Jeanette
Wow! You really know how to glam up a plain white pitcher (i love by the way)! I haven't tried this process. Need to! I have Martha's brushes as well and I agree! ~Christy
Mary Beth,
I love the Gilded Honeycomb Pitcher with the beautiful roses added for styling.I always follow your blog it was fun to work with you this week.
Karen Marie Kedzuch
Dragonfly & Lily Pads
Mary Beth,
This is so cool! The gold against the white is lovely and I think that because the edges of the pitcher weren't smooth really makes the honeycomb more interesting.
Very Cute...thanks for sharing on the Thursday Blog Hop!!
The gold with the white ceramic is a beautiful combination. Would make really pretty title coasters, too.