It takes a little insanity to get to sanity...did you know?? Insanity in the form of a $24 12 oz. can of Nutramigen Formula to help with colic...sanity for mommy, because the stuff actually works! We go through between 1-2 cans of the stuff per week...ouch! And, though this may be a small thing, it makes me feel good knowing that I am using these $24 cans for something useful after draining all of the powder.
We recently bought a new desk for our loft that will be the Bliss Images hub, if you will. I am still working on it, painting, organizing, etc. So, no sneak peek yet. BUT, I decided to make some pretty organizers with my formula cans and scrapbook paper.
I love 'em!
I started with my supplies...cans, modpodge, a ruler and scrapbook paper.
I measured the can from top to bottom, then flipped the paper over and drew a guideline on the back.
Then I painted mod podge on the back of the paper and to the can. Then simply placed it on.
My 12x12 paper left a bit open at the end...
No biggie...I just cut a strip and mod podged. :) It'll be facing the wall, so no need to worry too much about that side.
I made four to start out...they are holding, pens, pencils, brushes, scissors. I'll probably make more...cuz it feels like I'm stickin' it to the expensive formula makers. ;-)
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You picked great papers!
Thank you! I love them, they are really thick too!
I like this idea. I remember saving all my baby formula cans because it seemed like such a waste to throw them out. I wound up using them for the little one's first birthday party as part of the table centerpieces.
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Happy to hear it is helping with the colic, but boy the price is definitely a killer!!! You crack me up. Stickin' to the formula makers. You should send them an e-mail with your reuse of the cans.
Great repurpose! Love that pretty paper. Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style!
Mary
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