Sunday, May 9, 2010

Crafts: Enhanced Wastebasket

Following a trip to Paris, I spied this wastebasket at TJMaxx and after getting it home I realized that a photo we took with the Eiffel Tower in the background, fit almost perfectly into the photo of the Eiffel Tower on the wastebasket.  I used glossy Mod Podge to attach the photo and then covered the entire side of the wastebasket with a few more coats of Mod Podge.  
The photo of the Arc de Triomphe isn't in exact proportion but still, adding our photo to the mix makes the wastebasket unique and a constant reminder of our lovely trip.
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50 comments:

momstheword said...

That's a cute idea and what a great reminder of your trip! I'm amazed at how well everything fit! Thanks for linking up today.

April@The 21st Century Housewife said...

That is just lovely - what an excellent idea!

One Cheap B*tch said...

Ooh la la! Love it!

Jeanine

Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! said...

How great to be able to enjoy your trip photos everyday! Thanks for joining Modern Craftswoman Monday. Hope you'll be back with more next week. Rory

Kaysi said...

What a fun idea!!

Cindy said...

What a great find and an inspired idea! I love what it looks like now. Hugs, Cindy S

Nikki said...

I don't know what I'm more jealous of...that GORGEOUS trash can, or the fact that you've been to Paris!!!!!!!!! I hope you come link this up at Gettin' Crafty on Hump Day! :)

The Smith Hotel said...

What a fun idea to remember your trip by!

Thanks for sharing,
Jody

Stopping by from NTT!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Thanks for coming to NTT with you NIFTY THRIDTY idea...it looks great!

Blessings,
Linda

Donna said...

What a fun and neat idea! And a great way to remember your wonderful trip!

alice said...

How much fun!!! Great idea & you pulled it off!
smiles, alice

Melissa said...

I am amazed out how well the Eiffel photo just fit!! Great work...

CraftyMummy said...

These are such a great way to show off your photos!

Just popped over from Tuesday Tag-Along...

Jill said...

What a cute idea!! I can't believe how perfect that eiffel tower pic is!!

CC said...

I love it..it looks perfect. I've become your newest follower..I also love crafting, crocheting and I also have a recipe blog with 2 friends.
I hope you come visit both places..
http://sueskitchen.blogspot.com/ and
http://lacenribbonroses.blogspot.com/

Happy Gramma said...

What a great idea! I really like it!

Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} said...

Cute idea! How fun that one of your photos fits the image on the wastebasket!!

Creations By Cindy said...

What an awesome idea. Be blessed. cindy

Sew Can Do said...

What a great way to make this personalized & unique! As a French major, I'm already a big fan of your theme;) Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday!

craftlicious said...

its a great idea

What a beautiful Blog you have here, I love all the wonderful ideas

I am hopping in from Tuesday Tag Along Blog hop. I am your follower now.

Please do visit me and join me as it would be an honor for me to have you as follower

http://craftliciouss.blogspot.com/

Have a great day,

Shahana

A 2 Z said...

Visiting from TTA. I most love your blog because I tried to become a follower a second time LOL. I love your idea of the wastebasket. Very original. Thanks for sharing!

Maureen Makes It said...

What a great idea. I actually saw that wastebasket at TJ Maxx today!

I just dropped in from the Boardwalk Bragfest and I'm glad I did.

Stephanie Cameron said...

That is super cute! I wonder if my Eiffel Tower pics would work...

Amanda Tempel said...

Hey there.

I'm a new follower from Tuesday Tag Along! I hope you'll stop by and folllow me too :)

http://mylifewithratsandmore.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Woo Hoo! What a beautiful treasure from a wonderful trip! Thanks for linking this project to Woo Hoo! Wednesday.

Anonymous said...

This project has totally blown me away! It's amazing. I love it! I want one!!!

Faded Charm said...

What a great way to personalize your wastebasket. Lucky you to have had your photo under the Eifel Tower.

Take care,

Kathleen

michelle@somedaycrafts said...

I love this!! The trash can was cute to begin with and then you added so much!!! Great idea!! Thanks for linking up!!

Unknown said...

That is a super idea! Love it!

Denise Marie said...

Girl!! that is soooo cool!!

What a way to bring back your memories of a precious trip!!

shannon said...

very clever! I love that it fits so nicely, and lucky you to have been to Paris! Thanks for sharing. :-)

Room to Inspire said...

What a super creative way to remember your great vacation! Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today.

Chelsea

Wendy said...

This is so cool, can't believe how great your pictures look If I were you I would use that can on the counter for towels or something, seems like a waste (pardon the pun) to have it on the floor! Great Job!

Suzanne said...

What an original idea. Love it!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful idea! Thanks for linking up to Letting your creative juices flow...Have a great day!

Unknown said...

That looks so fun!! I'm coming from Thrifty Thursday at Bloggeritaville. From the way the link was written I thought (for a second) that the name of your blog was "The Enchanted Wastebasket".......I had to come and find out for sure. :-D Great project!!

coastal cavegirl said...

VERY cool! I love your blog and I'm your newest follower. I found you on New Friend Friday!

Jill said...

Those turned out great! Makes me think I need to jazz up my wastebaskets a little!

Hootin Anni said...

Excellent...I think the upholstery tacks just make it all the better too.

My Show n Tell is my finished, newest, watercolor painting...I do hope you can stop by to view it and give me some critique!! Click HERE

Have a great Friday.

TidyMom said...

What a fabulous idea!!
Thanks for sharing and linking up to I'm Lovin' It! Have a GREAT weekend!

Andy Porter said...

That's way too cool to throw trash into it. I love it!

Sherry @ Lamp Unto My Feet said...

How cool is that?!


Have a great weekend!
Sherry

Kate said...

What a great idea! Hope you had a wonderful trip to Paris! Now you have a unique way to display your memories!

Kristi Flanagan said...

How fun is this!!!! Thanks for planting your creative seeds at Plant a Punkin Seed Party! Come back and plant again on Friday!

Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

That is really cute! Such a great idea! Thanks for linking up!

XOOX
Jen

seven thirty three said...

Such a creative idea!

Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...

The Eiffel tower picture is a fabulous match! You could not have planned that out any better! What a great way to remember your trips. Great idea! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it! ~ Stephanie Lynn

Anonymous said...

Hi -- I wanted to stop by and let you know that your project has been featured from the Boardwalk Bragfest. You can take a look here:

http://wwwbobbypinsboardwalk.blogspot.com/

Please feel free to grab that "featured" button. You earned it!

I hope to see you again this week!

Helena said...

Ooh, nice! I love how well the pictures fit!

Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy session at Life in the Pitts!

Anonymous said...

ha, I will test my thought, your post get me some good ideas, it's really amazing, thanks.

- Joe

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