A watering can with personality

I am by no means much of a gardener, but I do like to at least have some pretty flowers in pots near our front door. They make me smile every time I come home. Whelp, part of the deal with having pretty flowers means that one must water them. I’ve had this green plastic watering can sitting on our front stoop all summer long, and decided it was time to give it a bit of personality.

Today, I’m sharing my sassy watering can project as part of the September Silhouette Challenge. Fifteen of my blogger friends participated in this month’s challenge. The theme was “Outdoors” and the bonus challenge was using the color green. Lucky for me, my watering can just so happens to be green so I win arbitrary bonus points! You’ll find links to all the Silhouette Challenge blog posts at the end of this post. Now, back to my project.

I came across this “Grow Dammit” phrase on a garden sign in a picture I saw on Pinterest, and instantly knew that was precisely what my watering can should say. This is a really quick, simple way to personalize your watering can using a Silhouette cutting machine. Sometimes simple projects are the best, right?

I designed the text in Silhouette Studio and sized it to appropriately fit the watering can. After the design is all set up, I simply cut it out on a piece of black vinyl.

Before applying the vinyl, I washed and thoroughly dried the watering can to make sure the surface was clean. Then, I stuck my vinyl letters on. I eyeballed my design, but you could also use transfer tape to make sure everything is spaced correctly. To make sure the lettering stays in place, I went ahead and painted a coat of Mod Podge clear coating on top of the vinyl lettering.

I just love this little watering can. What was once a cheap watering can is now a watering can with sass. I keep it perched on our front stoop and I grin every time I see it. Now I can’t help but repeat “Grow, dammit” every time I water my flowers. For a very simple project, it has created much enjoyment. It’s the small things, people.

Now go turn on your Silhouette and get crafting! If you don’t own a Silhouette, I would highly recommend adding it to your wish list. The crafting possibilities are endless!

Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?

My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!

1. From Whine to Whine // 2. Small Stuff Counts // 3. Comfort and Yum // 4. Patina Paradise // 5. My Paper Craze // 6. Where The Smiles Have Been // 7. Practically Functional // 8. Get Silvered // 9. DIYJustCuz {Brittany} // 10. Dragonfly & Lily Pads // 11. Crafty Bonds // 12. Two Purple Couches // 13. Tried & True // 14. It Happens in a Blink // 15. DIY Just Cuz {Sam}

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