I love these!

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/bernardgabri...ges/bloem5.jpg http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabri...ges/bloem4.jpg

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

Jo mowing the lawn
http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabri...ages/gras1.jpg

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

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?

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Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties

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

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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/y14...ut/welkom1.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...ut/welkom2.jpg

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

WOW! stunning

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Originally Posted by Maya & Inka's mommy

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

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

I love it! Did you make the drawing yourself?

The flowers are very beautiful too!

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

those are beautiful! :)

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Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties

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

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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!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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