favor advice (rim design)

tracyg Posted: Jul 08, 2003 10:07 AM

favor advice (rim design)

which rim do you think looks nicer. I'll have ribbon tied somewhere. either on the rim or right under.

The squiggles with the dots

or just dots (with flowers too of course)

Jordan Posted: Jul 08, 2003 10:09 AM

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I like the simplicity of the one with just the dots - no squiggly (of course with the flowers below too). Very pretty - did you paint them yourself?

tracyg Posted: Jul 08, 2003 10:11 AM

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thanks
yep, i'm going to paint a variety of flowers with the colors of the centerpieces (can't do that though till i pick them out) that one is just a practice one for reference.
I'm still in the basecoating phase... boy is it a PITA, but fun too!

kptoys Posted: Jul 08, 2003 10:11 AM

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I like the 1st one

Lisa Rose Posted: Jul 08, 2003 10:22 AM

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shelzyp Posted: Jul 08, 2003 10:23 AM

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I can only see the first one, but i really like it

Sunny Posted: Jul 08, 2003 10:24 AM

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Those are beautiful! I like the first one.

I tried to paint flowers like that, I can't get it. I want to take a class.

karen32 Posted: Jul 08, 2003 10:25 AM

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love the first one!!!!

LImom Posted: Jul 08, 2003 11:44 AM

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Tracy, you are so very talented. They both are gorgeous. I'm sorry to be different but I did like the swirls with the dots a little better.
Are you painting them free-hand or are you using a stencil?
What kind of paint are you using? I'm assuming they are the standard clay pots.
What flowers are you putting in them?
Sorry to ask all these questions. I am just so very impressed.

Are you considering signing them? That will make them so much more unique and everyone will be sure to love receiving one.

I hope you'll post a photo when they are all done.

shawl Posted: Jul 08, 2003 11:47 AM

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Another vote for #1

tracyg Posted: Jul 08, 2003 11:49 AM

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thanks!
I'm doing them free hand... maybe some roses, hydrangeas, daisies, lavender, tulips... whatever's springy! We're putting flower seed packets with our names and date in them.
They are 4' terra cotta pots. I'm using PatioPaint so they are weather proof if people want to put them outdoors.

If anyone has any other suggestions on what to put on the rim let me know ( they have to include dots though cuz i already dotted a bunch).

LImom Posted: Jul 08, 2003 11:52 AM

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Oh my God, Ariana. You are so sweet.

I try to hold back in my comments sometimes bec. NO ONE needs another mom around. My daughter assigned me to gather info and I've become addicted. You girls all amaze me with your talents, your knowledge and sensitivity for eachother.

Long Island girls are the best and don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise.

All the best to all of you.
Mary

KarenK122 Posted: Jul 08, 2003 12:08 PM

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I love # 1. Your very talented and your guests will love them!!!

bird Posted: Jul 08, 2003 12:26 PM

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I like the just dots....

palebride Posted: Jul 08, 2003 02:31 PM

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I kind of like the squiggles and dots becuse it it almot repeated in the design of the flower's leaves. I think it ties the two elements together nicely. Quite a gift you have - I'm jealous!!