Tuesday, November 10, 2009

~*Trash~To~Treasure*~

Hello Dear Friends! My trash~to~treasure pile is growing! We have a few new thrift shops near home and it seems I just can't stay away. Plus, we have been working on sorting through things we have stored around the house for a garage/barn sale planned for next weekend... how does one accumulate so much? As we are sorting, it seems there are items that just call to me wanting to be saved. So, they too have been added to my re~do pile. I took a picture of only SOME of what is waiting to be made over. Piled on the basement floor...



Would you believe my stash or 're~do wanna be's' has doubled since this photo was taken just last week? YIKES!

Well, here is one that is actually finished and sitting on the kitchen counter now...

before...


This tea box was $3.99 at our new Goodwill store. I've been on a tea kick lately and needed a spot to store it. So it just HAD to come home with me.



I gave it a quick rinse of warm water & let dry. Then I removed the TEA label... it was just plastic anyway. Next came a coat of flat black paint followed by a quick coat of a flat red. Then I grabbed the electric sander to give it that olde instant age touch. The shoe polish was next... to stain & wax it. I thought it still needed a label... so, what better way for me to add one than than to stitch one? I grabbed a small scrap of linen and some brown thread... and within minutes it was finished. (oh, okay... several minutes) I stained the label with my walnut mix and dried it in the oven. Then using some plain carpet tacks that I sanded the heads on... attached the label to the lid... and 'voila...

Tea anyone?

after...


You know, if I was organized enough... I could have a Tuesday blog day called 'Trash~To~Treasure Tuesday'. I've got enough pieces to keep that active for many, many, many weeks... hummmmm... I'll have to think about that one.

Wishing you all many warm smiles and a happy start to your week...

Betty
Posted by primitivebettys at 8:16 AM

38 comments:

  1. Lewaina@cliffsideranchTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:34:00 AM CST

    Trash to treasure tue would be GREAT! Go for it! lol We would all love it.
    Love the re-do tea box!
    Enjoy your day.
    Mercy

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  2. bayrayschildTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:52:00 AM CST

    FANTABULOUS!

    Audrey

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  3. Farm Field PrimitivesTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:54:00 AM CST

    Great idea. I think I would be right up there with you for at least a year. That's if I don't go shopping anymore. I think gremlins bring more in at night at my house. It sure doesn't seem like I have bought that much. I guess one piece at a time.... The tea box looks GREAT. Thanks for sharing and have a super day.
    ~Melissa~

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  4. Something Nice and PrettyTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:06:00 AM CST

    Betty, that turned out primtastic!!! Wonderful job on it!
    Rondell♥

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  5. ~All Roads Lead Home~Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:07:00 AM CST

    Oh that tea box is wonderful!! I just love it!! And I hear you....I have SO many things waiting to be made over too! A whole shelf full of things!! We will get to them someday right...they aren't going anywhere! Have a wonderful day. Take care. ~Sarah~

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  6. moosecraftTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:19:00 AM CST

    I'll be over for some tea in a minute or two! :-) Love the pile in waiting too! You do have some seriously great places to thrift! Have FUN!

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  7. Laurie in IowaTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:24:00 AM CST

    It looks wonderful!

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  8. my cup of teaTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:27:00 AM CST

    Very nice Tea box! Great job!
    ~Donna~

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  9. corinnaTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:54:00 AM CST

    perfect to the "tea"
    :0)

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  10. WoolenSailsTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 11:07:00 AM CST

    Love the little boxes, I always look for things like that.
    I guess I should finish some of my trash to treasure items.

    Debbie

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  11. Kris ~ Simply PrimTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 11:07:00 AM CST

    Love the tea box makeover, Betty! And, yes, you do have quite a few makeover projects to keep you busy for quite some time! LOL Lets get busy, busy, busy so we can see pics of them when they're done!!

    Take care,
    ~Kris~

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  12. TheRustyWillowTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 11:13:00 AM CST

    Looks great and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of Trash To Treasure Tuesday!!!

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  13. MelindaTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 11:17:00 AM CST

    Love it--It looks soooo much prettier.

    T-T is one of my favorite things.
    Needs a new name---TRASH sounds
    so gross.
    Have fun!

    MELINDA

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  14. DoraTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:48:00 PM CST

    That's a fabulous prim finish!
    Your talent is once again amazing!

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  15. Lee Hill PrimitivesTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 1:05:00 PM CST

    Love your re-do. The tea box looks amazing. Nice idea Trash to Treasure on Tuesday, sound good to me . Love makeovers.

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  16. MarjorieTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 1:17:00 PM CST

    That looks amazing! I wish I had some of your creativity!

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  17. CarlaTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 1:35:00 PM CST

    Betty,
    That box is great! You did a wonderful job on the makeover. I have a pile waiting on me, too. My problem is, when I do get something done, I have no where to put it! I think I need counseling! LOL
    Have a great day!

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  18. JaneneTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 1:38:00 PM CST

    Trash to Treasure Tuesday is a great idea!
    I love how your tea holder turned out...so prim and perfect!

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  19. JoanneTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 1:51:00 PM CST

    That is a grand box to store your tea - simply wonderful - I can only image what you will do with the rest of it!

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  20. CindyTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 2:54:00 PM CST

    LOVE love love the tea box! I've had an old wood box w/lid sittin' in my pantry for a couple years now waiting to be redone! You've inspired me! Will have to put that on my list of things to do!
    What a clever idea...Trash-2-Treasure-Tuesday! Besides your Friday Finishes, I've seen Whatcha Workin' on Wednesday titles as well! Having specific titles would keep a person not only motivated to get things done, you also know what you will be blogging about on certain days!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  21. MichelleTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:08:00 PM CST

    Your trash to treasure idea is a great one and I LOVE your tea box..

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  22. Primitives By The Light of The MoonTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:35:00 PM CST

    Your tea box turned out really great. Looks like you'll be turning lots of goodies into treasures. Hope your sell goes really well.

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  23. patijane's primitivesTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:49:00 PM CST

    Betty, What a great trash to treasure piece. You are so creative! I like the Tuesday trash to treasure. Might get some us motivated to do something with our pile of treasures :-))

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  24. Busym1Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 5:43:00 PM CST

    That is so awesome! It's fun to re-do something! I redid a canister set I was going to pitch. I'm glad I didn't! Your box is wonderful! Hugs, michelle

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  25. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 6:42:00 PM CST

    Wow, that turned out really great, but the best is the stitched label. Now you have me thinking about what labels I can stitch:)

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  26. BrendaTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 8:20:00 PM CST

    I love that Betty!! And I would really enjoy your trash to treasure blogging!!

    Brenda

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  27. GollywobblesWednesday, November 11, 2009 at 5:24:00 AM CST

    You are so inspiring! I have a T-T pile which is overwhelming sometimes....I guess just pick one and go for it like you did! I love that you share your step-by-step progress. I keep forgetting about the shoe polish step...Thanks!!! ~Sam

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  28. Kathy (woolfind)Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 6:59:00 AM CST

    Betty, wow! Love your trash lol.
    And I love what you did with the tea storage. Just beautiful. Can't wait to see what else you "do-over".

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  29. JasminmoonWednesday, November 11, 2009 at 7:03:00 AM CST

    very cute!!!! I would check out a trash to treasure Tuesday! Great idea!

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  30. MariaWednesday, November 11, 2009 at 9:11:00 AM CST

    Verl Cool Betty! Maria

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  31. mainely stitchingWednesday, November 11, 2009 at 9:15:00 AM CST

    I love the trash-to-treasure idea!

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  32. BeritWednesday, November 11, 2009 at 9:36:00 AM CST

    Very nice! I'm also a tea lover. Have you tried the teas from adagio.com? Excellent stuff-I'd really recommend it! Their tisanes are truly a cut above, as well. You Must Try the Blood Orange if you have any liking for fruit teas. Or, even if you don't (like me), you are still very likely to favor it. :D

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  33. MicheleWednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:32:00 AM CST

    love how you finished this! you are soooo clever :)

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  34. LisaWednesday, November 11, 2009 at 8:36:00 PM CST

    Nice work. My pile is growing fast too.
    Lisa

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  35. VickieVThursday, November 12, 2009 at 9:09:00 AM CST

    That's really neat, Betty! Love it!

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  36. Tanya MarieFriday, November 13, 2009 at 12:00:00 AM CST

    That tea box is wonderful - what a find!!

    Tanya

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  37. ishka789Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 8:14:00 AM CST

    Love trash 2 treasure. I have lots of trash. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  38. AnonymousMonday, January 25, 2010 at 5:58:00 PM CST

    The information here is great. I will invite my friends here.

    Thanks

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