Monday, January 10, 2011

Rusty Rave Monday - Further, Frugal "French" Fancies!

I admit that's a mouthful...but, I am so fond of using , alliteration! Humor me...

In any event, today I wanted to exhibit an idea that I came up with for my "Frenchy" bathroom makeover, in order to fill another need that I had.

You know all those cute Christmas tins that we all collect from year to year...

...the thought occurred to me to revamp them with a little paint and, the ever charming, "Graphics Fairy" vintage "frenchy" images (once again), in order to use them as containers for make-up and accessories. This way I can keep the countertop un-cluttered, have easy access to these items, and at the same time achieve an attractive look.

I'm lovin' it!
I whipped up the larger one today and plan on distressing it a bit, but have to wait for the paint to cure for a couple of days...


I like to live by the motto: "Fix it up, Wear it out, Make it do, or Do without!" I totally get a thrill from being thrifty AND creative! As Cecil B. DeMille so aptly stated, “Creativity is a drug I cannot live without” and that is exactly how I feel!










Your turn...post your creative "drug" and show off the cure for what ails you!


3 comments:

Something Special said...

Very cute ideas Maggie, reminds me of me! ha I am loving it. I almost have my craft studio completely redone, but not quite. I will be posting a new post soon about it, but the past 5 days I have been designing for storytellers. hitting the wall with it. Love those TINS!

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Great idea! I'm going to start looking at those cans you see in the thrifts with a different eye now!

hugs
Sissie

Kendra Morris said...

Very good and creative idea! Sadly, I think I have thrown most of those tin cans away. I won't anymore though. Cute!