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

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58 comments:

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

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  2. Pam they look terrific what a great idea!! Martina

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  16. how cute! they probably are easier to lift!

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  17. They look great Pam! I love them! :)

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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. Don't you love a 'quick fix'? They look great and I really like those labels.

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

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

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  25. 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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  26. Great idea again Pam. Thanks
    Laurie
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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. I love this idea. It looks pretty and saves you from getting a hernia lifting those huge plastic bottles LOL.

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

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

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

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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. What a great way to bring a smile to your face when you are doing laundry.

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  37. Great idea! Stopping by from DebbieDoos.

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

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  40. 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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  41. 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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  42. Pam, what a creative idea. I love it. So much better than the ugly detergent bottles. Thanks for sharing!!

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  43. 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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  44. Way to think outside the bottle! So very pretty!!

    amber @ barbwired

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

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  46. 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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  47. 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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  48. 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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  49. 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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