pinterest project - cute containers

Sometimes I pin something that I want to make or eat and I feel compelled to do it immediately. This was NOT one of those projects. I pinned these cute containers 31 WEEKS ago and finally got around to making it this weekend. I purchased a couple of jars and two little toys from the trusty Bargain Center and they sat around for a few weeks on my countertop. I finally grabbed the paint, paint brush and glue and got to work. Here are my supplies:

I used Martha Stewart Crafts paint (beach glass & pond), and some of her labels from Staples. The black ones are chalkboard lables and the white ones say they are dishwasher safe!

Here is what I started with:

After I attaked with paint and glue (I did wash them all first) this is what I ended up with:

and I made these too:

These are planned to be reusable water bottles. When I was a kid, my best friend Emily's mom kept plain glass bottles in the fridge filled with water for us to come and grab when we were thirsty. I always thought this was the coolest thing. Emily's mom also kept a large packet of gum in the "gum drawer" right next to the fridge and I remember sneaking pieces of gum from that drawer. Oh the things we remember from childhood.

A couple notes about this project:

• It did take several coats to paint the toys and the lids. 
• I painted them separately and then glued the animals to the lids after it was all dry. 
• I used regualr 'ol super glue, but I'm not sure it's holding all that strongly. I may have to get something stronger.

Check this one off the list of the 477 pins I have on my DIY pin board! This one was super easy and fun I don't know why I waited so long.

 

Michael Ann says:

 This month long blog series is meant to help us ALL, no matter your perceived level of skill, become a little more confident in our crafting capabilities!

 

Comments

[2pawsdesigns.blogspot.com]

These turned out great! I have some of the chalkboard labels and some empty bottles in my cabinet. Hmm ... :) Doesn't it feel great to knock things off of Pinterest to-do's? I actually created a "made" board to move things to and push myself to act & not just pin. (Still have a LOT to follow through on though!)

[Jenn]

Go for it! I'd like to try these two projects next with some jars: http://pinterest.com/pin/108297566008903199/ & http://pinterest.com/pin/108297566009752780/

[Michael Ann]

These are so darling! Thank you so much for sharing them, I just might have to steal a picture to put on my confident crafter post tomorrow. Cute containers are totally necessary for having an organized space ;)

[Jenn]

Thank you. Yes I have many repurposed containers for storing things in my craft space!

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[Jennifer Kirk]

Jenn, these look awesome! It's always a good feeling to knock off a pinned craft.

[Jenn]

Thanks Jenn! Yes.. it IS a good feeling :)