I love Pottery Barn but I try so hard to stay away from the store and I definitely try my hardest to stay away from the catalog. I could really do some damage at that store if I had the money, but since I don't, all I do is covet, so I choose to stay away from both...but I slipped. I clicked on that little box that said, please send me a catalog and not even a week later it came in all it's glory and landed in my living room where I have poured over it page by page. This time though, I found inspiration to do something on my own.
I love these banker boxes. I think they are so classic, and when I get around to finding some nice black boxes like these, I want to replicate it but in the meantime, I used what I had.
And what I had were these stickers from Joann's and a jar from Ikea that we store our q-tips in on our bathroom counter top. I am probably the last crafty person alive who doesn't have a cricut or even know how to make vinyl letters/numbers (seriously I don't...someone point me in the direction of a good tutorial!) so when I came up on these letters, I thought they were similar to the font on the original. If you notice I used an I for the number 1. Is it obvious?
I like it. I think it made this little jar that's plain and classic and given it a little umph. It's not boring anymore that's for sure! Now to head to Ikea and pick up more jars...after the holiday rush!
I fell off the wagon
Saturday, February 13, 2010
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I don't have a Cricut either. Don't worry.
ReplyDeleteVery clever. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! I'm going to have to copy this idea for sure. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCute! I'm without a cricut too. Your lettering looks great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little project! I love anything with number on it! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up to my party!!!
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Jen
I like that!! And I don't think it is obvious....
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, I love Pottery Barn but the price tag keeps me away. I love your take on their jars!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! It looks great, I would be putting them everywhere I could find!
ReplyDeleteLove it... all things numbered.. makes it so much cuter!
ReplyDeleteThat looks really good. Just keep using that catalogue for great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks awesome! I have some of those Ikea canisters - I put some contact paper that I sprayed with chalkboard paint on mine. Love this idea, though!
ReplyDeleteOoooh. I am cricut-less as well and always covet all the projects I see on blogs...great lettering you did there!
ReplyDeleteI have 2 of these jars at home that I emptied out last night and have on teh counter, waiting to be repurposed. Now I know what to do with them! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI too am without a cricut. Somehow I've manage to live without one ha! Your jar looks great, you did a wonderful job. I'd never about the "1".
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Tina
So here's something funny about the jar...my daughter who is 7 (and like every 7 year old is very literal-especially with spelling) came to me a few days ago and said "why does that jar in your bathroom say no one?" Tee hee...kids!
ReplyDeletei love the jars! super cute!
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