Saturday, September 28, 2013

Teacup & Saucer Makeover

This teacup and saucer once held a scented candle.  I picked up two of them at Urban Outfitters ages ago.  Once the candle was done, I cleaned them up and they sat in the garage for a couple of years. They were just too pretty to donate or use at a garage sale.
So I cleaned them up and decided to make them more functional. 
What's neat is the teacup is already glued to the saucer so I didn't have to break out the E-6000.  I did, however, print out the word miscellany on clear label paper to add to the front of the teacup.
Then I filled it with random pieces including these great, vintage French flashcards.  I add them in with my Etsy "thank you" bags and use them for tags.
It's also a great spot for odd buttons and some keys.  Now I can easily grab what I need without having to dig through piles of stuff in my craft room.  Now I just have to figure out what I'm putting on the other one.

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4 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 28, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Pretty! I wouldn't have wanted to give them up either once the candle was done. They are a great item to repurpose. I like how you've used this one. I'm sure you'll figure something out for the other one. There must be another useful thing it can hold for you.

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  2. Rosemary@villabarnesSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Nice way to repurpose, and it's pretty too. I'd probably have nails in one. lol

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  3. UnknownSeptember 28, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Neat idea!!

    Nancy

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  4. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapSeptember 29, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    that is a great idea.

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