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Thursday, March 4, 2010

DIY Apothecary

If you follow the DIY blog world, you have seen a million of these. If you don't, then this is totally my original idea {wink!}.

I started with this gaudy gold candle holder I found at the Salvation Army and knew I could help her.. This picture does not do it enough injustice. I also started to work again before I remembered the pictures. Ugh!!

I used Krylon Black Satin {real exciting, huh?}. It took two coats and now she is beauty-ful! {Pics are bad...overly cloudy this afternoon}

Here she is in all her glory. I also got this jar at the SA. I will glue it to the base, I just didn't know if I would like the way it looked, so I decided to live with it for a little while. I have decided I love it and will glue it tomorrow. That's my living room in the background, but I will be putting this in my downstairs bathroom.

FYI: The candlestick and jar were a total of $2.35!

Tomorrow is half off day at the Salvation Army {yay!}, so we will be headed over there after dropping my son off at school.

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15 comments:

  1. the thrifty baMarch 5, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    that looks so amazing! (coming from fingerprints on...)

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  2. Sharon@KeenInspirationsMarch 5, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    I love apothecary jars but can't do the price tag that usually comes with them! I don't feel like I can ever have enough, so I check out every link to see each creative twist on them. Great job,thanks for sharing!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    Looks wonderful. What a creative idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. One Cheap B*tchMarch 5, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    I've been wanting to try this myself! Great job! New follower here!

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  5. RachelleMarch 5, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    Looks great!

    Rachelle

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  6. Angie HoldenMarch 5, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Loving yours!! :)

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  7. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceMarch 5, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    It turned out great--I like that you painted the base black. Thanks for linking up!

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  8. ReidMarch 5, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    Love it! And don't you just love 1/2 off days at the SA and GW stores!

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  9. The Chubby DoveMarch 5, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    Good idea! Very cute!

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  10. UnknownMarch 5, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    LOVE this- I collect hurricanes and think this'd be the perfect addition to my collection. :)
    If you're interested, we have a Friday Fun Find party... we'd love it if you'd link up!

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  11. stephie hicksMarch 5, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    turned out great!!

    I'm hosting a giveaway a@ my blog!! Stop by and check it out!!

    http://madebystephie.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-first-giveaway.html

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  12. Megan GunyanMarch 6, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    this looks great. I wonder why I'm so hesitant to create one of these?!? They all turn out so lovely! I need to have more faith! Great job!

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  13. Jennifer {Studio JRU}March 6, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Love it! And only $2.35... oh my gosh... that is a great find!!
    ~Jennifer
    www.studiojru.com

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  14. LoriMarch 6, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I'm totally in love with this...

    Great find.

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please join me next week for another great party.
    Lori

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  15. ChandraMarch 6, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Terrific idea, I love the way it turned out! :)

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