Wednesday, August 17, 2016

A Happy Little Project

I wanted something cheerful
to set on my kitchen window sill . . .

Remember this . . .
well, this time I painted little jars.



 You can see here that they take more 
than one coat of paint.


 Three to be exact :)

These are all small
and set nicely in my kitchen window.



This is my view when I'm washing dishes . . .
too bad they are all done.

Oh well, after dinner all that will change, LOL. 

I'm  sharing this post with
Share-Your-Cup
and lovely party put on by 
three sweet blogging sisters
Jann, Carol & Jo
visit the party here: 
 
http://jannolson.blogspot.com/2016/08/share-your-cup-211.html

Keep Smiling!

Your blogging sister,
Connie 





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49 comments:

  1. GailAugust 16, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    Very decorative.

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  2. BetsyAugust 16, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    Your sweet little jars made me smile! :-). The polka dots are such happy things aren't they? I love the view from your window. My sweet Hubby would also like to get some land in the country up here in the Pacific NW. We shall see.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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    1. ConnieAugust 16, 2016 at 10:46 AM

      Hi Betsy, thank you . . . polka dots do made a cheerful statement, don't they :)
      We only have one acre, but until buying this home two years ago last spring, we lived thirty-three years in a very tight neighborhood. Our backyard was tiny and shady and no place for a garden. We love it here and my kitchen window looks out onto an alfalfa field. This morning I saw a coyote.

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  3. SandiAugust 16, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    Cute and bright!

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  4. LizAugust 16, 2016 at 11:34 AM

    Oh WOW, Connie. These are amazing! I love them. xx

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  5. Lowcarb team memberAugust 16, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    These are a great idea Connie, I love the colours ...

    If they were in front of me I would be smiling too!

    All the best Jan

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    1. ConnieAugust 16, 2016 at 7:42 PM

      I love standing at the sink, looking out the window, but these make it even more fun :)

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  6. BecaAugust 16, 2016 at 1:13 PM

    That is so cute. They do add a lot of cheer to your window.
    xx Beca

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  7. ChristineAugust 16, 2016 at 1:30 PM

    What a fun and pretty way to make some flower pots or vases! They make you smile on seeing them!

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    1. ConnieAugust 16, 2016 at 7:44 PM

      I like small one or two flowers each size vases . . . they work so well in a window :)

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  8. AnnAugust 16, 2016 at 1:31 PM

    Those are really cute. A nice cheery site while doing the dishes.

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    1. ConnieAugust 16, 2016 at 7:45 PM

      I have so many zinnia growing in the garden . . . these give a nice way to bring some inside :)

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  9. MindyAugust 16, 2016 at 3:40 PM

    These are SO cheerful! I have a friend who made a window treatment similar to yours. She would love the bottles too. I wish she lived closer so I could make some with her.

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    1. ConnieAugust 16, 2016 at 7:47 PM

      This would even be a fun project to do with children . . . maybe as a Mother's Day or a teacher's gift.

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  10. MindyAugust 16, 2016 at 3:42 PM

    These are SO cheerful! I have a friend who made a window treatment similar to yours. I wish she lived closer so I could make some with her. It looks like you used acrylics. Did you use any kind of sealer?

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    1. ConnieAugust 16, 2016 at 7:49 PM

      I didn't use a sealer, but I think that I will do that . . . I have some spray clear acrylic.

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  11. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 16, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    They have us all smiling! And it's a fun use for all those jars we keep! We ALL love polka dots! Hugs!

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  12. HappyKAugust 16, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    So bright and cheery looking.
    I'm sure you love washing dishes now. : )

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    1. ConnieAugust 16, 2016 at 7:51 PM

      I'm one of those crazy ladies that enjoy doing dishes. It's probably my favorite household chore . . . these just add a little more "happy" to the work :)

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    2. HappyKAugust 17, 2016 at 4:19 PM

      I like washing dishes too. : )

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  13. sunnyAugust 16, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    Very pretty! THose should make dish washing much more pleasurable.

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    1. ConnieAugust 16, 2016 at 7:52 PM

      How can you stand at that sink and not be smiling :)

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  14. Granny MarigoldAugust 16, 2016 at 6:19 PM

    It's important to have something pretty to look at while washing dishes, isn't it! Love the jars also the cute banner.

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    1. ConnieAugust 16, 2016 at 7:53 PM

      Thank you . . . if there is a space that can use a little prettying up, why not do it, right :)

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  15. mamasmercantileAugust 17, 2016 at 1:17 AM

    The whole area is beautiful, the jars compliment the curtains and bunting. Simple but effective, a true inspiration.

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    1. ConnieAugust 17, 2016 at 5:59 AM

      I am so happy that you like my window . . . it is a cheerful spot to do the dishes. I have a great view, too, last week they were raking and bailing hay and Monday morning I saw a coyote.

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  16. MelanieAugust 17, 2016 at 11:28 AM

    How cute those bottles are! They go with your kitchen decor perfectly. What a beautiful, cheery view you have as you're doing dishes. At least it makes the chore more pleasant!

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    1. ConnieAugust 17, 2016 at 12:37 PM

      Hi Melanie, I'm one of those silly women that enjoy doing dishes, so decorating my window sill just makes it even sweeter . . . that and the great view. Monday I saw a coyote :)

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  17. Henny PennyAugust 17, 2016 at 12:04 PM

    That makes the kitchen window so cute. I could use some of your patience. I throw away bottles and jars everyday and never see anything that I could use them for. I need to remember some of your ideas. Thank you Connie.

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    1. ConnieAugust 17, 2016 at 12:41 PM

      I have a hard time throwing away any small glass bottles. It won't be long before they are all plastic. I enjoy small bottles that will hold only one or two flowers. They make it easy to find a place to set them and they can add a little cheer to any room. Especially when covered in polka dots, LOL.

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  18. cynthia lee designsAugust 17, 2016 at 6:32 PM

    Oh...So cute!! Love the bottles.
    ~Cindy

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2016 at 5:44 AM

      Hi Cindy, it was such a simple project, but added a punch of color to my kitchen window. I have zinnias growing around my garden beds, so it's fun to bring them inside . . . such fun and happy flowers. Thanks for stopping by to visit and for being such a sweet blogging sister :)

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  19. Patricia @ 9th and DenverAugust 17, 2016 at 6:55 PM

    such a cheerful little window! I have a box of bottles on the front porch my daughter left here. Some are old and have interesting shapes. This idea has been bumped up the list and I'll ear mark some of these bottles for cute little bud vases!
    Also... I only had one wish when we moved to the country for my house, that was a window over the sink! Love it...and that adorable banner too!

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2016 at 5:52 AM

      I can't not imagine not having a window over the kitchen sink . . . it's a must for me, too :) I spend so much time there and I don't want to be staring at a wall. I guess open concept would be the next best thing because you could look into the house, but I like my rooms separated. I'm not into open concept.

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  20. SylviaAugust 17, 2016 at 8:14 PM

    Connie, Love the little jars. Great paint job. How did you make perfect dots? thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2016 at 6:04 AM

      Hi Sylvia, making perfect dots is a simple little trick. Put a little paint on a flat surface like a folded paper towel or a plastic lid from a yogurt cup or something like that and then use the eraser end of a pencil like a rubber stamp. Try it on a piece of paper and get the hang of it . . . so easy :) Have fun . . . and thank you so much for stopping in to visit. I love company and my welcome-mat is always out :)

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  21. Art and SandAugust 17, 2016 at 9:47 PM

    Okay - I'm in love!!!

    Thanks for sharing with SYC.

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2016 at 6:06 AM

      Good Morning Carol, thank you, you are so sweet . . . sometimes the simplest of crafts can pack a mighty punch. I love the color and fun it added to my kitchen window :)

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  22. ConniecrafterAugust 18, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    Such a pretty collection of vases and I love how they match your banner and curtains!

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2016 at 8:53 AM

      Thank you . . . that's the best part about making things yourself, you can make them match, if you want to :)

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  23. Cozy Thyme CottageAugust 18, 2016 at 8:49 AM

    You are full of cheerfulness! What a wonderful trait to have! Nancy

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  24. Curtains in My TreeAugust 18, 2016 at 2:12 PM

    I forgot what you said you used to make your dots? They look perfect in your washing dishes window

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2016 at 4:18 PM

      Hello there . . . thanks for visiting and thanks for asking. I used the eraser end of a pencil like I would use a rubber stamp. It works great! Are you going to try it?

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  25. Bee LadyAugust 19, 2016 at 4:15 PM

    So cute! I just found some old jars today while in the back room searching for canning jars. I might have to give this project a try! Thank you!

    Cindy Bee

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