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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Today was a "Fun to Create " Day !!

Today was one of those days that I was sincerely grateful and happy, that I can see something I like and just say hey , I will try to make that....Now, some of my creations using this mentality are sitting in a thrift shop collecting dust somewhere, or in a landfill, hopefully breaking down.....LOL...But all in all, I enjoy experimenting just trying to make something similar to an item I admired in a pic in a magazine or on a blog or somewhere....
NOTE* I would never ever make an item and attempt to sell it or give myself credit in any way forthe design of an item.
Here are a few of my attempts today :I saw this in a pic of someone's prim house and really liked it!!


I made the labels for these jars in my Paint program on the computer...I had some difficulty getting the extra glue off around the edges and I need to spray sealer on then I think....* If anyone has any hints or tips I can use to do this in the future, please feel free to leave a comment:
AS A BONUS FOR MY BLOG PALS Here are the labels ...Right click and save to your computer, then you can resize them and print off to use them for your empty jars ....Have fun !

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8 comments:

  1. LeslieFebruary 25, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    Robin,
    We are alike! The more I read about you, the more I see it. I, too, look at other things for inspiration for my own home. I thought every crafter could do that. I mean, I didn't realize people couldn't just look at something and come up with their own item similar to it. I'm not dependent on a pattern.

    I like your bag. So cute! I see all the felt creations and I think I need to try those a bit. I made DD small felt ornaments for her tree but they were out of cheapy felt from Wal-Mart! Does that count?

    I like your jars. Recently I made labels for my spice "jars". I used gift card tags and just applied Modge Podge to the back with a brush and stuck them on. The glue didn't come out around the labels. Maybe you're just using a bit too much?

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  2. Black Sheep LisaFebruary 25, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    Robin thanks for the labels.
    You are such a sweetie!

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  3. BarbFebruary 25, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    Robin, cute stuff!! I love that little bag. When I did labels on my jars, I coated them with painter's wax. I think it's probably the same as the Johnson's paste wax. I stuck my labels on with an Elmer's gluestick. Three years later, they're still on and still in perfect shape:)

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  4. BarbFebruary 25, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Robin or anybody: Don't click on that link from "Yolar." There are a bunch of people targeting blogs with computer viruses. Report that person if you can, Robin. Just don't click on any part of it!!!

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  5. Blondie ~ Vintage PrimitivesFebruary 25, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    Hi Robin
    I have made labels for my jars but not as fancy as yours! I also keep my corn starch and baking soda in mason jars with labels on them.
    You are such a generous giver.
    Proverbs 11:25
    Much love to you, dear one.
    Blondie

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  6. SweetAnneeFebruary 26, 2008 at 3:39 AM

    Love the wool bag. Hints of Spring !!
    woohoo..Deena

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  7. tattered 'n torn primsFebruary 26, 2008 at 5:47 AM

    Great ideas!! Love the wool pocket!! Pockets have been a huge seller for me locally....I have 7 on order right now!! Funny the trends isn't it!! Have a great day!!
    Stacey

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  8. Countryfolk KeepsakesFebruary 26, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    Cute, cute, cute!!! Those labels are wonderful too. How the heck did ya do that?! Great job! :> )
    ~Peanut

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