Monday, March 29, 2010

These Canisters Got My Number

I loved this trio of vintage triangular shaped canisters when I spotted them at the thrift store.
An hour after scrubbing the packing tape off of them, I stenciled the numbers 2, 4, and 7 on them.  Tied them together with some jute, added a few teaspoons and a key, and set them on a little, round, metal tray painted white.
What should I put in them?

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23 comments:

  1. Becky these are great! I love what you did with them too! So many ideas...cute in the bathroom for little things, or in the kitchen for tea bags and such, or even on your patio in the Summer...fun fun!!

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  2. this is adorable, I like the tea bag idea too!

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  3. So cute! I like the stenciled #'s on them. Umm, if you keep them in the kitchen, the teabag idea is a good one. Or else you could store little kitchen gadgets or how about your favorite recipe cards for easy grabbing?

    Nancy

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  4. Oh my gosh Becky what a wonderful find.....love what you did to them too!!

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  5. love them, what a great idea. As far as what to put in them. more junk of course.

    Hugs,
    Melissa

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  6. how cute! you did a great job. I would go with "more junk" too. :) Sort of like a catch all. Keys etc... stuff you need to grab right before walking out the door! Heck even if you don't put anything in them, they're awfully cute!
    gail

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  7. Those turned out great - I would put beads, buttons, or old jewelry in them.

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  8. I've never seen canisters exactly that shape. I really like how you tied them together. The possibilities for what to put in them is endless. Fantastic find!!

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  9. They are gorgeous. No need to put anything in them, you can just use them as decor. So cute, thanks for sharing.

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  10. What a great find. Love what you did with them.

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  11. What a great find - I love the shape and your numbers are a perfect addition. I just started following your blog - I thought I was before, but I am for sure now!

    Chelsea

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  12. Oh now I have regrets!!
    I had a set of these, and I sold them!
    I think they'd be great filled with tea, coffee, and sugar! Of flowers, cutlery?Too many ideas, and regret!!LOl

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  13. I like the catch all idea, no one will see your mess. heheheheheh

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  14. Those are so cute! You could use them for almost anything!

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  15. Love it- i just saw something similar on anther blog-but she used vinal letters. But if you cant find them stenciling is on hand availablity.LOVE IT.. I tell ya sometimes those simple things like just adding numbers gives such a vintage look. LOVE IT -just became one of your newest followers. Cant wait to see more of your great ideas
    Karryann

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  16. Hi Becky...my name is Nancy. I am new to blogging, I couldn't tell how I ended up here but I can tell you I love your blog! It is so cute and full of fantastic ideas.

    You also live in one of my favorite place! Have a great day.

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  17. I love them too! Of course, junk would be good. Or I like the flowers idea, or for in the bathroom. Too fun!
    Midge

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  18. Cute canisters. Great storage solution for just about anything! Jackie

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  19. These are OH SO COOL! Love them!
    ~Bridgette

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  20. I have seen those metal canisters so many times, and they have always intrigued me...I passed them up because of my lack of creativity...yours is truly inspiring!!!

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