Upstyled Stenciled Door Stopper...

Upstyle a doorstop!

I'm all about embellishing everything at the moment.

Embellishing things is a super way of making a purchased item YOU.

And this is what happened when I found this funky doorstop.

This was just twelve dollars at the K.Mart store.

I tell you what - K.Mart is the best!

It's affordable. 
Which means you can change up the decor without spending a fortune.

(now that's totally my own personal opinion...so let's get back to the door stop).

It is kinda modern French style, 

the fabric is Linen type.
It's plain.
Apart from the foil bottom.

What could I add to it?
A stencil pattern of course!

The stencil I used is a simple flower design by Semco.
I sourced this via Spotlight NZ Online.

I used fabric paint markers to print the stencil onto the doorstop.

I taped the stencil firmly in place.

 I coloured in the outside edge first, then filled the petal with colour.

Then Coloured in the middle black.

I could have left it as is but added black shading.
The flower design now stands out more.

I'm really happy with my stencil design on my upstyled doorstop.

And of course, it's doing the job it was made for...

keeping the door open in the summer breeze.

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Beautiful Impatients Tamarinda...❥

What can I say but - "I AM IN LOVE"!

In love with these beautiful Impatients.

The flower is stunning, with pops of the most refreshing mauve pink colour.

The dark green leaves are veined in a pinky red.

And what is even more perfect is, 

that this Impatients variety thrives in a part shade position.

That means it is ideal for my covered patio, which gets afternoon sun.

The plants' full title is Impatiens Tamarinda by Iconia.

The label describes this plant as a garden jewel and I would have to agree!

The flowers are jewel-like and actually remind me of the colours found in pink agate stone.

 The buds unfold just like a tiny rose.

 So to grow Impatients Tamarinda successfully:

 *You need to plant them in a part shade position. 

*Soil must be well drained.

*Give the plant frequent watering in the hot, dry summer months.

*Protect from frost in the winter as these plants are very frost tender.

*Liquid feed in summer.

*The plants can also grow in hanging baskets, patio pots as well as garden beds and borders.

Success with the above tips means you will be rewarded with:

*Lush green foliage.

*Beautiful curvy star-shaped flowers.

*Flowering continuously throughout the summer season.

Impatients Tamarinda  - to add colour to your garden beds, hanging baskets,

and deck plant pots.

I'M IN LOVE  - are you?

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Mia Bella Passions 2018 Christmas Message...❥

Wishing Y'all a wonderful, fun-filled

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY season.

Be safe, be happy, find joy in the little things, love, laugh and smile.

Mia Bella Passions is taking a holiday break too

and will return on January 17th 2019.

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