Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Goodbye Ugly Tide Container, Hello Pretty Bottle






My Tide and Clorox bottles are big (and ugly)!  They sit on a shelf above the washer and dryer, and lifting those huge bottles for every load of wash gets old.



I was in Ikea not long ago and found these cute bottles.  (sorry, I don't have a true 'before' picture--I was using them in all of their plain-ness for awhile)  I think I paid $4 each for them.



On one of my many visits to The Graphics Fairy, I came across these beauties:

Now, I realize they really say something different than Tide and Clorox in French, but I'm going with them!


I used Mod Podge and applied the labels.  I let them dry a bit, then put another coat on and they were done.


I must say, I think they look great and they are so much lighter to lift!  What a simple project this was!

Thank you for coming by!  I appreciate your visits and comments.

Pam

I am linking to:

The Graphics Fairy's Brag Monday
Type A's Anything Goes Party
Savvy Southern Style's Wow us Wednesday
No Minimalist Here's Open House Party
At The Picket Fence's Inspiration Friday
French Country Cottage's Feathered Nest Friday
Decor to Adore's Springtime Party
Debbiedoo's Newbie Party
Between Naps on the Porch's Met Monday
Polly Want a Crafter's Party

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58 comments:

  1. Sherry@Back2VintageApril 12, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Pam, these are great! You need to submit them on Brag Monday at The Graphics Fairy!!!

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 12, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Pam they look terrific what a great idea!! Martina

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  3. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Cute idea! These are perfect for a shabby chic or vintage style laundry room. You have to love Graphic's Fairy!
    Take care! ~M

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  4. Vivienne @ the V SpotApril 12, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    What!!??!! Seriously!? I think I might not hate laundry so much if I was using pretty bottles like that! Genius!

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  5. Susie @ Step inside my homeApril 12, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Pam, what a great addition to your laundry area. It's a lovely change to those bulky bottles. The labels you picked out for your new bottles and fantastic! ~Susie

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  6. OliveApril 12, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    You are very clever and these do look far better than plastic!

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  7. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    What a great idea!! Mine are hiding in the drawer under the dryer, but I've thought about getting a big glass vintage jar to put the powder detergent in, so fun!

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  8. Ricki TreleavenApril 12, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Pam, these are so nice! What a great idea. It makes doing laundry a little more bearable :D

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  9. Allyson PecilunasApril 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Good idea!

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  10. BrandiApril 12, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Great idea Pam! I bet you enjoy doing laundry just a little bit more! Can you believe I just discovered the Graphics Fairy?! I must live under a rock! LOL!!!

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  11. JodiApril 12, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Those bottles are gorgeous! What a clever way to add some style to the laundry room!

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  12. A Vintage VineApril 12, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I want to go to Ikea with you!! We would get in so much trouble there. What a cute idea...I like the idea of dressing these bottles up and it's an even better idea to use them in the laundry room!!

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  13. DebbiedoosApril 13, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Look at you getting all clever and cute! I love this idea:)

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  14. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comApril 13, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    These are fabulous, you were so clever to think of this. Much nicer looking than a plastic bottle!

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  15. Karen thisoldhouse2.comApril 13, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    LOVE the idea!!

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  16. Tammy @ Type AApril 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    beautiful. i can't wait to have a laundry room to decorate, i'm gonna borrow this idea for sure. thanks for sharing this at my party!

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  17. Serendipity Chic DesignApril 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Yay!!! I love these...They are awesome!

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  18. Ann@A Sentimental LifeApril 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    how cute! they probably are easier to lift!

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  19. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    They look great Pam! I love them! :)

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  20. Calypso In The CountryApril 13, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Oh they look great! What a difference from those big plastic jugs we all have! That is really a great idea. Thanks for stopping by my blog with your nice comment!

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  21. SueApril 13, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    What a difference that makes. I think many of us hate those big jugs that we have to have in our laundry rooms. These turned out great!

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  22. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 13, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Now this is such a clever idea. It looks fantastic. I agree, so much better than the original containers. Love the idea. Hugs, Marty

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  23. Petie@inspirednesting.comApril 13, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Don't you love a 'quick fix'? They look great and I really like those labels.

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  24. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 13, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Pam, What a cute idea! I have two of these bottles that I have been trying to figure out what to use them for. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing these at my party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  25. The Whimsical WifeApril 13, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    What a fantastic idea. Love it. Popping in from the whimsical wife - thanks for dropping in!

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  26. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingApril 14, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Wow what a great idea! They look wonderful and are so functional!!

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  27. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]April 14, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    These look fab Pam! I already have my washing up liquid in an olive oil bottle and my bubble bath in a decanter, but had never thought about machine liquid. And the labels look great!

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  28. SPARROWApril 14, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Great idea again Pam. Thanks
    Laurie
    Check out my first giveaway.
    http://butterscotchcaramel.blogspot.com

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  29. Pam - @diy Design FanaticApril 14, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Oh, my, gosh! You are a genius! Those bottles are so pretty and the labels are gorgeous!Makes doing the laundry so much better!

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  30. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 14, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Well, how clever and how cute! laurie

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  31. Decor To AdoreApril 15, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I absolutely adore this project! I am hosting a Springtime Craft and Project linky party today and I would love it if you would particpate.

    There is a giveaway involved. :)

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  32. EbenyadoApril 15, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Great, brilliant idea i must confess.Nice sharing such cute post.
    Meanwhile Plz do pass by my blog on freeing your mind, follow and comment to improve my works too.
    Thanks.

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  33. UnknownApril 16, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    What a neat project!!!

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  34. KarenApril 16, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I love this idea. It looks pretty and saves you from getting a hernia lifting those huge plastic bottles LOL.

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  35. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Wow- these are just darling! I love the idea and love how they came out! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)

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  36. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 16, 2011 at 7:32 PM

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  37. DebbiedoosApril 17, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    These are a sure favorite of mine and I am happy you shared in my newbie party.

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  38. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    will copy asap! love these!

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  39. Yvonne@StyleBurbApril 17, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    They look amazing, Pam, and I love the tin container beside them!

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  40. DianeApril 17, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Sheer genius! I love it!

    What would we do without the Graphics Fairy? She helps all of us make the world a more beautiful place. Even laundry rooms!

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  41. Pam KesslerApril 17, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    That's a cute idea and they look so much better than the big old plastic bottles. Don't you just love the Graphics Fairy!

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  42. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 17, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    What a great way to bring a smile to your face when you are doing laundry.

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  43. MamaMonkiApril 17, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Great idea! Stopping by from DebbieDoos.

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  44. Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}April 17, 2011 at 8:17 PM

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  45. FaricaApril 17, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    This is such a cute idea!! I may have to be a copycat!! I'm visiting from Debbie Doo's party, and I'm also your latest follower. :)
    Farica @ Southern Charm

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  46. AtticmagApril 18, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Another great idea Pam. Those look like "fahncee" soaps now LOL. Jane

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  47. DaniellaApril 18, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Those are beutiful!! I love the Graphics Fairy, and using her lables was brilliant! I don't care what they say! If it is french, it makes me want to use it!!
    xxDaniela

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  48. KelseyApril 18, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    What a wonderful idea! I have been wanting to do something similar with the containers on my potting bench outside. I think I will order some outdoor modge podge and use your idea! Lovely!

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  49. Bluebirds and RosesApril 18, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Wow what a creative idea!

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  50. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Pam, what a creative idea. I love it. So much better than the ugly detergent bottles. Thanks for sharing!!

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  51. Lisa Nelsen-WoodsApril 18, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I have a similar bottle that held frou frou lemonade. Does your glass bottle hold the whole container of liquid detergent? Also, since most bleach and liquid oxygen bleach are in dark (not clear) bottles, will the clear glass bottle do anything to do the Biz?

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  52. amber @ barbwiredApril 18, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Way to think outside the bottle! So very pretty!!

    amber @ barbwired

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  53. Melissa MillerApril 19, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    That is fabulous Pam! Love it. :)

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  54. SusanApril 20, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    What a great idea! I'll be checking out that graphics fairy!

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  55. laxsupermomApril 21, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Love the labeled bottles! I've seen the dry powder detergent in pretty jars, but never the liquid in a pretty bottle. Love this idea! Thanks for sharing.

    I'm hosting my monthly Before Blogging Throwback Thursdays linkup party and would love for you to share a project you did or made or a thrifty find you're proud of from before blogging. Can't wait to see what you bring.

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  56. Doreen @ Redesign by GraceApril 21, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Thanks for popping by my blog and for cheering me on. I'm sure hoping for sun during the race:) These are really nice soap bottles, and your chow mein noodle nests look super good!

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  57. lcFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Pam ... Yay for something I can do very easily. I love this idea and will go for it this weekend. :) Glad you are finding some time for your crafts.

    Linda

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  58. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:46 AM


    Tips Home Improvement

    I have a similar bottle that held frou frou lemonade. Does your glass bottle hold the whole container of liquid detergent? Also, since most bleach and liquid oxygen bleach are in dark (not clear) bottles, will the clear glass bottle do anything to do the Biz?

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