I love these!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Everybody on PT loves how much I love flowers :) . This weekend, Bernard was busy planting lots of 1-year-flowers. He bought some really lovely ones. Here they are!
http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/bloem5.jpg http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/bloem4.jpg

those are a variation of these 2:
http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/bloem3.jpg http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/bloem2.jpg

Jo mowing the lawn
http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/gras1.jpg

and look what is welcoming everybody in our frontyard! I made it all by myself!!
http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/gras2.jpg

[Killearn Kitties]

Very pretty! I like Osteospernums, lovely and bright. It's a bit early to put that kind of thing out here yet.

Is that cats on a birdhouse? :eek: Do any birds use it?

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Is that cats on a birdhouse? :eek: Do any birds use it?

No, it is just a welcome-sign, no birdhouse. That little hole and stick has no use, just decoration ;)
Here are 2 better pics:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/welkom1.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/berlut/welkom2.jpg

To put those cats on that plate, I used a special technique, I used paper napkins :)

[Pawsitive Thinking]

WOW! stunning

[Killearn Kitties]

To put those cats on that plate, I used a special technique, I used paper napkins :)
So how do you do that then? I'm assuming the napkin itself is not on the sign?

[Sonia59]

I love it! Did you make the drawing yourself?

The flowers are very beautiful too!

[Roxyluvsme13]

Very pretty! I love the flowers, and of course the sign!

[luvofallhorses]

those are beautiful! :)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

So how do you do that then? I'm assuming the napkin itself is not on the sign?

1) you need the basic set: the pole, the little plate for the text, the larger plate for the drawing
2) you choose paper napkins with a pretty design: flowers, dogs, cats, etc..., and tear out the things you want (like I choose 3 cats and the plants)
3) paint all wooden parts
4) tear the top layer of the napkins (be careful, it is not easy!)
5) put a small amount of "napkin-glue" on the plate, press on the glue
6) cover it all with that glue
7) when it is dry, paint special varnish over it, so it will become waterproof

tadaa!!!

[critter crazy]

WOW!!!! those are great pics!!! And i just love your sign!!! i wish i was taklented like that!!! :D

[Killearn Kitties]

Very impressive! Not something I have seen before. It looks beautifully made. :D

[lvpets2002]

:eek: WOW Lut These flowers are so breathtaken.. What kind are they? Have never seen any flowers like this.. Just love the Welkom sign..

[kimboe]

Oh wow, That's really creative idea. And it looks good. Ha, when you said you did it yourself, i thought you painted the cats yourself. :p
But, whatever the case it look great! :D

[furrykidsmother]

The flowers are absolutely beautiful and I love the sign! You are very talented!

[*JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel*]

Great sign Lut and what a great idea!
I love the flowers too, I love to help my Mom garden, she would love them too!
Great pictures as well!

[Randi]

What beautiful flowers, and the sign you made is really nice. Well done! :)

[Jadapit]

Omg, I'm with you! I love those flowers. Wow, they are so, so beautiful. You did an amazing job on the sign I love it as well. :D