Sunday, June 5, 2011

Petite French Apothecary Bottles

I'm a bit obsessed with making these little French apothecary bottles.  I love browsing The Graphics Fairy and then picking out which images I think would look lovely on each front.  The trick is finding an image that won't look distorted or out of place because to fit these little guys to the front of each bottle, you have to print wallet size!
I got some new seam binding on Friday so I got busy tea-staining it just for this batch of bottles. 
Add some matching rhinestones and you've got a pretty little present for perhaps a teacher or for a house-warming gift.
Linking to The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday and Between Naps on the Porch: Met Monday.
Jeanine
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23 comments:

  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageJune 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Your bottles look fabulous! I love all the crinkled ribbon and the images that you chose to use.

    Very pretty.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. acorn hollowJune 5, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    as always so fabulous! I love them.
    Cathy

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 5, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    These are really pretty; love the seam binding.

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  4. JodieJune 5, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Love the new blog.

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  5. DonnaJune 5, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Looks like we are on the same creative wave length again! I've been busy making altered apothecary bottles, too, with Graphics Fairy designs! Love the colors of your seam binding, they are amazing! And what would we do without the Graphics Fairy?! Happy creating!!

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  6. the old white houseJune 5, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Those are so sweet and your ribbons...Gorgeous! t. xoxo

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  7. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJune 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Very cute! I love the Graphics Fairy too. I'm sure teachers would love this cute gift!

    Visiting from Met Monday.

    Have a great day!
    Pam

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  8. Blue Creek HomeJune 5, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    These are beautiful! I have a few old bottles going but I can never seem to finish one!
    Rhonda

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  9. PhyllisJune 5, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I am loving your bottles and the seam binding ribbon is the "cherry on the top".....it enhances the French graphic so well ! Where do you find the bottles?

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  10. Honey at 2805June 5, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Fabulous, crative bottles!

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  11. ArabellaJune 5, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I love your bottles - they are fabulous! Visiting from Metamorphosis Monday...hope you have a great week!

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  12. Ashleigh@SincerelyJune 6, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    these are super cute! what a great way to upcycle old bottles too!

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  13. DinaJune 6, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Really cute! :)

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  14. abeachcottageJune 6, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Very cute project, they make lovely gifts.

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  15. KimJune 6, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Absolutely adorable! Love your Etsy store too. I'm here from Met Monday and I'm your newest follower. Would love it if you'd stop by for a visit sometime!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  16. High Street CottageJune 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    You really did do a great job on them, I'll have to check out your store.

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  17. DawnJune 6, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love the little jars, they are just adorable. I'm your newest follower:)

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  18. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 6, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    These are just great and the ribbon is the perfect finishing touch!

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  19. fairyrocksJune 6, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Gorgeous bottles,
    keep smiling and creating

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  20. kristiBJune 6, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Love this, thanks for the FYI about tea staining the seam binding. Been wondering how to get that look. By the way where did you get the bottles??? You have great ideas , love your creativity!

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  21. SuzJune 6, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Your really did a great job. I love the tea staining on the bottles!
    Suz

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  22. SharynJune 7, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    These are adorable! I like the effect of the tea stain too. Where do you get your seam binding? Karen does find the most lovely images and these are just perfect for your project.

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  23. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 7, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Oh, that last bottle is my favorite! And your garage sale finds...especially that desk! What a find!

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