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27 February 2012

Gettin' My $$ Worth From Expensive Formula

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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6 comments:

  1. StephanieFebruary 27, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    You picked great papers!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Thank you! I love them, they are really thick too!

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  3. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    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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  4. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearMarch 2, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    So glad that you shared it at Things I've Done Thursday!!

    Melanie
    www.bearrabbitbear.com
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  5. Lisa FliehmanMarch 4, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    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.

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  6. very merry vintage styleMarch 6, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    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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