Peat Pot Pretties with Fairies

Not all of the Charlottes went into my Boutique for sale, I kept a bowlful for myself.  And I do have more on order, but have not been able to find them as dirt cheap as I did last time.  I found a decent price and will still be able to sell them to you at a price you will like, but probably not one so cheap that I sell over 100 of them in a matter of hours...

I'll let you know as soon as they arrive, and will probably sell them in sets, since everyone bought more than one. (Its easier for calculating postage that way.)

They certainly are a fun little supply to have in the studio. I have plenty of plans for Charlotting up some projects.  For now, I am making Fairy Pots.  To each, I am adding a flag with the name of a guest for my Baby Shower Tea Party Craft Day on Tuesday.  I will set a potted fairy in front of each plate as a place card.

Each little fairy girl has been dressed in vintage millinery flower petals to make a skirt. I've added hand made, sheet music wings and "planted" her into a little peat pot.  No two are alike, but I've stayed with a white, rusty brown, and cream palette.  A couple have some faded pink, like this one.

 

The little pots are collaged in pages from old books.  Lisa sent me some fairy pages that were just perfect, and I've added some other elderly text too.  I've sugared and inked the pots after gluing on the paper.

When I decoupage, I never use Mod Podge.  That stuff just isn't good in the Midwest, seems like in July, anything that it has been used on feels sticky. For this, I used Elmer's.

Then, I've topped off the pot with curly moss and bunches of flowers plucked from my old hats. 

 
These pots will be part of the photo shoot I am doing on Monday with my buddy, Carol.  Then, I'm doing double duty by having a party the next day and just keeping the table set overnight, which works out perfectly since we don't have little Sugarwings on Monday night.  If we did, there is no way I could pull off having a table set for a tea party and not letting her in on it! She'd be insulted.

After Tuesday, these peat pot pretties will be for sale.  If you'd like me to reserve one for you ($25 plus shipping) please let me know. I can write whatever name you would like on the flag. Or maybe just "Spring" or "Fairies", or "Welcome"? 

When I get started on something its hard to stop, so there are about a dozen of these.  Plus, this was my last arty project that I needed for the photo shoot, and I knew that when I was done with these, it would be time to clean the house.   It was much more fun to play with Sweet Charlottes than to tackle cobwebs and wax floors. 

Ugh.  I'm off to clean.  Sugarwings is here to help me, we pretend to be Snow White cleaning up after those 7 messy little dwarfs. That helps a bit.  Although it is a bit disturbing when she keeps repeating, "Dirty, dirty, dwarf." Somethings not quite right about that.

Comments

[Brenda Kula]

Oh, how I love things related to fairies! Which is why I love to create fairy gardens outside.
Brenda

[karen]

I LOVE these! They will be great for your photo shoot and party! Have fun! karen....

[Andrea Villarreal]

Hey Karla put my name on one of those little fairies please:)Those are too cute I need one! Also I would love a little package of charolettes when you get those ready. Thanks!
And I got my tags on the Flicker. Yeah me:)They went out yesterday but from SoCal so you may not see them til the 10th. I did send Priority though so keeping my fingers crossed:)

[sherry goodloe]

These are the sweetest peat pot pretties EVER! *smiles*

[Linda]

These are absolutely adorable- thanks for sharing them with us!

[Bunny Rose Cottage]

KARLA!!!! I LOVE those so much, I want one!! Oh my gosh, you are just amazing!!! GREAT idea!! So glad you are feeling better and up crafting! A virus like that is going around Walt Disney World right now, we leave the 27th. I am really considering canceling our trip! I am scared to go!
Love and hugs,
Amy

[kelli hansen]

This gives a different view on playing with dolls. I LOVE them, they're so stinkin' cute!

[Ashley Schott]

These are lovely! I wish I had a yard, I would cover it in them!

[Lorraine Bell]

Hello Karla..love those little pots....take care of your self..you inspire us all so much...Lorraine

[Rochelle Gaukel]

Oh Karla these are so adorable...I can't wait until you list them so I can snatch one up! They will be great for your photo shoot.
Cheers
Rochelle

[Kim Hanauer]

Hi Karla! I love your Charlotte peat pots! Please save one for me!

[Sheila R]

Love your potted fairies!!

[elyse]

hi karla,

these little altered pots are among the sweetest creations i have ever seen! absolutely unique & adorable!

xo
elyse

[Shawn]

oh those are so adorable!!! Put my name on one :) I've got some goodies too to share, I found some cute old plates, cups, doilies I'm bringing. Tuesday is going to be so much fun we have our bunny ears ready!

[Mitzi Curi]

I agree with the other comment-leavers that those little pots are absolutely adorable! You are sooo clever, Karla. I'm also glad to hear you're feeling better.

[karen cox]

Karla,
I just love this design. These are really special. I am glad that you are feeling better. Your photographs on Monday will be stunning using these.
Karen

[m]

Sheer perfection!

m ^..^

[ginger]

How adorable. Before I started blogging I had never heard of a Frozen Charlotte. What is the story on them!! They are so cute and your use of them with the little peat pots are so cute.
Love you blog.

Ginger

[Suz Reaney]

Karla,
Those are just adorable. You never fail to surprise me with what you make!
I am so glad you are getting better. It sounds like it was a super-nasty bug.
Those poison kisses will get you every time!
Suz

[sadie]

I just adore your creations! So whimsical and pretty :o)

So sorry you have been so poorly. I hope you are feeling much better now. look after yourself xx

[Diana]

What a sweet project! I love those dolls and it's amazing all the creative ways they can be used!

[[email protected]]

Karla,
So, so sweet!!! I love frozen charlottes. They fascinate me!
I have my tags ready for the Alice swap and will put them in the mail tomorrow. We were out of town on fri/sat and I didn't get them mailed before we left.
Thanks and have a great day!
Lynn

[Kathy]

These little pot o'fairies are just darling! I haven't been on the computer much this week and had no idea how sick you'd been. Take care of yourself, dear Karla. You're the only you, you have! It sounds like you are on the road to health, though. Hugs - Kathy

[Lori]

Karla, those are SO cute!!! i love your peat pot fairies!!!

[Laurie]

Sugarwings cracks me up! That's my kind of housekeeping: complete with muttering under the breath!!

[alaurajane]

OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are just the sweetest cutest peat pots ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are so talented girl... gorgeous,, have a wonderful week

Hugs;
Alaura

[Andrea]

Those are so cute ,I love place card ideas!

[Zita-Mlle Magpie]

Karla, I'm glad you're feeling all better now. I adore your peat pot pretty fairies!

[Jeanie]

These are lovely, Karla. I'm planning on making peat-pot something for Easter brunch favors. Glad to get your take on adhesive -- I usually use gel medium because that stuff sticks to everything! Maybe Elmer's is the ticket (unless I decide to put something in them that can actually be planted! Then I regroup!)

[Soarenth]

Wow, that's some of the fanciest name cards/place holders I've even seen! What a treat for your baby shower guests on Tuesday.

[Jingle]

These are absolutely amazing! Gorgeous!!! What a treat!

[Isabelle Adams]

I love all your creations, I am 75 years old and I used to do alot of crafting, looking at all you do makes me tired.
Your things are lovely.
Isabelle