Monday, August 15, 2011

DIY To Do

In Greece people love to drink Fanta from a pretty glass bottles, sitting at a table looking out on the street. I was describing this do it yourself vase project from The Colorful Living Project to my mom as we sat at a table just like this and we realized the Fanta bottles we had been looking at all through Greece and Turkey would be perfect for this project. The problem was getting 10 glass Fanta bottles into my carry-on and through three airports and three plane rides. My dad said I was out of my mind but I was determined to bring them home. In the end I may have over packed, pulled a few stitches out of the handle of the bag Sarah lent me, and cried in airport security but I now have 10 Fanta bottles sitting on the table in my apartment, waiting to be painted!

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40 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 15, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Oh..those look great! I think I will follow your lead and make some of these! Here in Trinidad there are fun drinks in all shapes and sizes! Thanks! xoxo

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  2. littlemissundomesticAugust 15, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I noticed this project on Pinterest what a fun idea! those fanta bottles will sure have a fun story to tell.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I love this idea. I love the clean look of white vases and bottles. Very cute!

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  4. natasha {schue love}August 15, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Such a fun DIY! Beautiful!

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  5. Drew {Coral Cafe}August 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    What a beautiful idea!!

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  6. Sam W.August 15, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    i love these!! and way to go on smuggling the bottles home :)

    Sam @ fitness food & faith

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  7. Tamra {ever swoon}August 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    super fun and really easy DIY! Thanks for sharing.

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  8. ChristiannaAugust 15, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    The things we girls will put up with to make our plans work out!

    I want to hear all about Greece! I have family there, but have never been!

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  9. UnknownAugust 15, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Such a pretty idea!

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  10. sherri lynnAugust 15, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I love this idea! I like finding new ways to display flowers in my house :)

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  11. A Crimson KissAugust 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    How DARLING-such a perfect DIY!

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  12. Stephanie @ henry happenedAugust 15, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    That is gorgeous - perfect with the pink flowers!!

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  13. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    LOVE this DIY! Such a sweet little hostess gift. Can't wait to give it a try!

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  14. GloriaAugust 16, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I swear white spray paint makes everything better. Love this idea - so cute!

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  15. henning loveAugust 16, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    loving this project i will have to try it myself i love DIY projects!

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  16. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    super cute! and i love your story about the bottles...reminds me a bit of myself as it is something i would totally do!!! glad it worked out :) and just think of how special those bottles are now! xoxoxo brynn

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  17. MarinaAugust 19, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    I can't believe that they let you with that bottles! :) But definitely good idea, you're so talented!

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  18. Laura *You Stir Me*August 19, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    oh please oh please do this DIY and show us! I tried to do it a while back and failed miserably. It's really easy but I managed to miss the mark:) So cute!

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  19. RebeccaAugust 22, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    So fun! White spray paint is like magic!

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  20. Punctuation MarkAugust 23, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    this is such a cool idea!!!

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  21. EvaAugust 26, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    haha, cool! i think this is such a cute d.i.y. Why does everything look better spray-painted white?

    http://bottleblack.blogspot.com

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  22. Something Old, Something NewAugust 29, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Love this DIY!

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  23. PearlAugust 30, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    okay that is like the cutest DIY project!! I'm gonna pinterest it! ;)


    ♥
    Pearl

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  24. StephanieSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    What a great project! I have some random glass jars and bottles I've been keeping with no particular project in mind. I think they'd be perfect for this DIY!

    Lovely blog, btw!

    xo,
    Stephanie (Big Mario Life)

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  25. Geezees Custom Canvas ArtSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    What a cute idea!!

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  26. SarahSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    i've never thought of this! but the bottles look amazing. :) x

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  27. Melissa BlakeSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    this is my first time visiting your blog, and i'm glad i did. those are wonderful! following you now! xoxo

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  28. HannahSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    What a beautiful idea!!

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  29. SeñoritaSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    You are a crazy girl!! Hahaha... I love it :) Well, these bottles look amazing. Very chic ;)

    http://ladyonaroof.blogspot.com/

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  30. UnknownOctober 2, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    What a fabulous idea!!! So easy yet so chic, love:-)

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  31. Fash BoulevardOctober 4, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    such a great idea. love this post. thanks so much for sharing. If you get a sec I'd love to hear what you think of my latest nail polish post. Thanks love. xoxo

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

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  32. Sara SzatmaryOctober 10, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Oh my gosh this is an AMAZING idea!! Perfect for a wedding no?

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  33. ValOctober 10, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    This is the best project, ever!!!

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  34. Saying I doOctober 12, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    amaazing idea! I'd def. love to do this project for my home!

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  35. Wander.LustOctober 13, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Julie, this is such a great idea...love it! hope you are having a lovely week :)

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  36. Dee PaulinoOctober 16, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    such a fun DYI, I am bookmarking this because I need to make my own.

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  37. Lindsay [rookie's nest]November 26, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    AhhH! I love this :)

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  38. Why Girls Are WeirdMarch 1, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    CUTE!

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  39. KimPuckett@Professional DoctorateJune 16, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    These photos tell a story without any real explanation needed. This is a great job of recycling and turning something which you would normally throw away into a functional piece of art. These vases have a very clean look but they can also be further decorated if you want a touch of color.
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