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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:

  1. momsthewordMay 10, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    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.

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  2. April@The 21st Century HousewifeMay 10, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    That is just lovely - what an excellent idea!

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  3. One Cheap B*tchMay 10, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Ooh la la! Love it!

    Jeanine

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  4. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!May 10, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    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

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  5. KaysiMay 10, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    What a fun idea!!

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  6. CindyMay 10, 2010 at 6:36 PM

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

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  7. NikkiMay 10, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    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! :)

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  8. The Smith HotelMay 10, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    What a fun idea to remember your trip by!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Jody

    Stopping by from NTT!

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  9. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 10, 2010 at 9:41 PM

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

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. DonnaMay 10, 2010 at 10:07 PM

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

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  11. aliceMay 10, 2010 at 11:10 PM

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

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  12. MelissaMay 10, 2010 at 11:16 PM

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

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  13. CraftyMummyMay 10, 2010 at 11:47 PM

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

    Just popped over from Tuesday Tag-Along...

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  14. JillMay 11, 2010 at 12:15 AM

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

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  15. CCMay 11, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    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/

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  16. Happy GrammaMay 11, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    What a great idea! I really like it!

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  17. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}May 11, 2010 at 8:45 AM

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

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  18. Creations By CindyMay 11, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    What an awesome idea. Be blessed. cindy

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  19. Sew Can DoMay 11, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    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!

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  20. craftliciousMay 11, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    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

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  21. A 2 ZMay 11, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    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!

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  22. Maureen Makes ItMay 12, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    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.

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  23. Stephanie CameronMay 12, 2010 at 1:42 AM

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

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  24. Amanda TempelMay 12, 2010 at 2:44 AM

    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

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  25. AnonymousMay 12, 2010 at 9:42 AM

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

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  26. AnonymousMay 12, 2010 at 11:52 AM

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

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  27. Faded CharmMay 12, 2010 at 1:06 PM

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

    Take care,

    Kathleen

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  28. michelle@somedaycraftsMay 12, 2010 at 2:42 PM

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

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  29. UnknownMay 12, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    That is a super idea! Love it!

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  30. Denise MarieMay 12, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Girl!! that is soooo cool!!

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

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  31. shannonMay 12, 2010 at 10:37 PM

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

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  32. Room to InspireMay 12, 2010 at 11:54 PM

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

    Chelsea

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  33. WendyMay 13, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    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!

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  34. SuzanneMay 13, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    What an original idea. Love it!

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  35. UnknownMay 13, 2010 at 9:55 PM

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

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  36. UnknownMay 13, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    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!!

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  37. coastal cavegirlMay 13, 2010 at 10:45 PM

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

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  38. JillMay 14, 2010 at 2:12 AM

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

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  39. Hootin AnniMay 14, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    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.

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  40. TidyMomMay 14, 2010 at 11:03 AM

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

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  41. Andy PorterMay 14, 2010 at 3:47 PM

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

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  42. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My FeetMay 14, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    How cool is that?!


    Have a great weekend!
    Sherry

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  43. KateMay 15, 2010 at 11:41 AM

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

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  44. Kristi FlanaganMay 16, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    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

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  45. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comMay 16, 2010 at 6:19 PM

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

    XOOX
    Jen

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  46. seven thirty threeMay 16, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Such a creative idea!

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  47. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 17, 2010 at 3:13 AM

    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

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  48. AnonymousMay 17, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    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!

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  49. HelenaMay 21, 2010 at 12:47 PM

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

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

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  50. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 4:13 AM

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

    - Joe

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