Thursday, November 3, 2011

Spice it Up

If I was a hoarder (I'm not...I'm almost 99% sure I'm not), one of my particular obsessions would be containers. No matter how cluttered, how scattered, how much stuff is in the house, there's never too much of anything if I have enough containers. Something about putting stuff in a basket or bowl or jar makes me feel more organized.

This ugly little spice rack was at an estate sale for $5. I passed it up at that price...until these magic words were uttered within my range of hearing...'Everything's half off'. I snatched that little baby up without a second thought!


It has 6 jars of spices, but I couldn't wait to take off the greasy labels. YUK!


Double yuk!
It was all greasy, spotted and YELLOW. I have nothing against yellow, but c'mon.

The labels came off, as did the grease on the jars in the dishwasher. After spray painting the rack heirloom white, I didn't mind the little bit of yellow that was left on the jars. I even sanded the rack back a bit to let a little yellow show through.


After a little waxing, my little spice rack still has that primitive look, but in a much cleaner, shinier, and less yellow, way.



Next come labels, and we all love labels, don't we? Since this wasn't destined to be a spice rack anymore, my labels would help me declutter my junk stash.





This is now the perfect place to organize all my little pieces of junk that aren't part of a project...yet.

Sharing at these parties:


Knick of Time Tuesday Party
Boogie Board Cottage Masterpiece Monday
The Idea Room
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Posted by Jill at 5:00 AM
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20 comments:

  1. Floppin FlowerNovember 3, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    That is SOOOO CUTE! And your label titles crack me up! I Love it!

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  2. Jenifer HarrodNovember 3, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Nice idea! Will have to keep a look out for me some of these. Please join us for our first linky party.
    www.ladybugswithzoi.blogspot.com

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  3. Sweet Carolina GraceNovember 3, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Too cute!

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  4. Nicole FosheeNovember 3, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Wow! That is super cute! I love the closures on the top of the jars. Great job!

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  5. Katie @ sweetgirlexpressionsNovember 3, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    SO your blog is on my favorite list & I had to nominate you for the Liebster Award......congrats :)
    http://sweetgirlexpressions.blogspot.com/2011/11/i-got-award.html

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  6. RachelNovember 4, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Great transformation! I love containers too. Can't get enough of them.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  7. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Great find! I love the touch of yellow showing through. The jars are so fun!

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  8. Liz @ Here's to Handy AndyNovember 4, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    This is great and I love your labels! So cute! Thanks for stopping by my blog and following! Now I'm your newest follower! :)

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  9. Cindi @ Rustique ArtNovember 5, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    those jars are adorable. what was that I was saying just yesterday about you and that paint brush? you've done it again. this one is f.a.b.u.l.o.u.s! and cute!

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  10. ErinNovember 5, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    What a find! and what a great idea for all those little doodads.

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  11. Tammy @ Type ANovember 5, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    love! 1/2 off is my fave too! great find.

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  12. KarimaNovember 6, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I so looove what you did, what a transformation! Your newest gfc follower, Karima
    www.karimascrafts.com

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  13. MimiNovember 6, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Oh I want one of those! What a great job you did with this - I love it! I especially like a little yellow shining through. Classic :)

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  14. ChristieNovember 6, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    This is so precious...love how you gave it a makeover....what a great way to stay organized too :)
    Thanks for sharing...
    Big hugs,
    Queenie

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  15. JackieNovember 6, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I love the final product. It turned out great. It gives me inspiration and ideas for some old spice jars we have just collecting dust in the back of our cupboard.

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  16. Danylle @NanaMoonShopNovember 6, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    This turned out great. Love the lids on those jars and your labels make me smile.

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  17. c.w.frostingNovember 6, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Great find & makeover! And those lids are darling!

    -caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  18. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Brilliant! very cute and snazzy, without (probably) even breaking a sweat.

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  19. Elizabeth @ Love Is the AdventureNovember 9, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Those are SO cute! I'm going to have to steal this idea. And the labels really totally update the look!

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  20. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I need one of these! Gonna have to look for an ugly spice rack.

    Thanks so much for linking to 2nd Time Around!

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