Thursday, February 14, 2013

Picture Frame Fail and a Candy Jar

I finally have something to share with Katie and Stephanie today for Saw it, Pinned it, Did it. Finally.

I have two projects to share with you today, because one of them was a big fat failure.
 
First, I tried dressing up a picture frame with a burlap ribbon. I'd seen these super cute frames at boutiques for at least $30 bucks if not more. But I'm cheap, so I got a $7 frame and some $4 ribbon. How hard could it be, right?
 
My pinspiration
Source: etsy.com via Melanie on Pinterest

 
  My mess
The burlap was a mess, the ribbon did  not do as it should have, and I just got frustrated and tossed it into the spare room. Done-zo.

I went back this morning, and tried a different "bow". What do you think? Too plain?

 
Since this didn't turn out, I was going to post my failure and say forget it to anything else. But remember these old candle jars?
 
I have three of them just sitting in my pantry, and one has been riding around in my car for a few days. While driving back to work, I decided I could fancy it up a bit and put it on my desk. So I did.  
 
My pinspiration
 
Source: sterlingstylelove.tumblr.com via Melanie on Pinterest
I really wanted to do this with white cups or bowls, but I used what I had.
 My jar.

It's hard to see, but there are gold polka dots on the sides.
 

And filled with candy, as if I need it.
 
 
So there ya have it. What do you use your old jars for?

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6 comments:

  1. Haha, I'm can't craft at all, and know my frame wouldn't turn out good, either! I like your jar though :)

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  2. Haha, I think the bow turned out cute!

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  3. The second bow looks good!! Not to plain at all. Where did you get your burlap ribbon from? I'm needing to pick some up!

    The candy jar is super cute!!! Makes me want one for my desk at work!

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  4. Love the picture frame! I found your blog through the Coast to Coast blogger link up! Love it, can't wait to read more!

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  5. I love the picture frame and candy jar! I have 3 sitting at home and have been in search of some craft inspiration for them- love it!

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