Friday, April 3, 2009

Happy Pink Saturday With A "Green" Pink Makeover!

Happy Pink Saturday! Well I am sure you are wondering what I meant by my Title! Well I have a 6mo. old(almost 6mo.) and She eats alot of Formula. We have tons of leftover cans. I also stopped Drinking Soda a Year ago. I now Drink Crystal Light(Well Walmart version anyway)! I was wanting to redo my desk area, and well with money being tight or me just being a cheapskate and not wanting to spend money on pencil holders and other things for my Desk, I decided to look around at what I had. I didn't want to spend alot and actually I spent not a penny on this project. It was made from things I already had on hand!

The Cans before I used them!

The Fake Crystal Light! :)



I gently pulled off the labels and used them as a template



Then got scraps out and all in Pinks , Of course!




The Similac Cans!




Here is the Desk all done! Ok except don't look at all the papers and School work I have to go thru!
I painted the letters to coordinate with my pencil holders, I have had the letters for months.


Here it is all in place!

I also finally covered the desk chair too! It was already white I just freshened it with a new coat of white paint!

I really love this fabric!
Well I hope you enjoyed my "Green" Pink Saturday! Thanks For stopping by! Go check out our Wonderful Host Beverly's Blog! She is the sweetest person, and the Ladies that participate in Pink Saturday are the most Diverse wonderful women out there! I love and look forward to Pink Saturday all week! So go visit and Spend the Day with Lovely Pinks!
Have A Great Day!!
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31 comments:

  1. SoniaApril 4, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    Wow, Jen, what a great idea. I have been saving the baby formula cans too but didn't have a clue what to do with them. yea, I'm a packrat....But hey, now I do, thanks to you. I love your desk's makeover.
    Happy Pink Saturday and thank you for stopping by my blog earlier.
    Hugs*

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  2. ♥Mimi♥April 4, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Ohmygoodness, you really outdid yourself today. I ♥ coming by each week to see what you're sharing with us on Pink Saturday. Your blog is a delight.

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  3. SmilingSallyApril 4, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    GREAT job! Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday. Check out my book giveaways!

    Come for Blue Monday.

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  4. Abby LanesApril 4, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Wow!
    I am so inspired! You're not cheap... you're an artist! This is wonderful, and I will certainly borrow some of your ideas.
    ~Abby

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  5. RobinfromCAApril 4, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Excellent! It's all so organized and creative! I love the Minky fabric on your lamp shade too!

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Robin@Miscellaneous Thoughts

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  6. She'sSewPrettyApril 4, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    I love how you repurposed those cans! It is nice to live green while being pink too! Have a wonderful pink weekend!

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  7. sarascreationsApril 4, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    I'm envious of your desk and I love the name you did. thanks for stopping over at my blog

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  8. LisaApril 4, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    LOVE your IDEA!! I'm telling my sister to save me some now!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Hugs, Lisa

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  9. ChristineApril 4, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Love your new pencil holders. I too quit drinking soda and drink Walmart Crystal Light. I love the peach!!!I did a similar thing awhile back. I got the idea from a TV show and made it almost like theirs (with different papers anyway). Love your letters. The whole thing looks lovely together.

    In case you want to take a look at my project, here's a link.

    Happy Pink Saturday!!!

    Blessings,
    Christine

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  10. Cottage ContessaApril 4, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Hi Jen, Happy Pink Saturday! Sweetie, I absolutely love what you've done. Your desk area looks fantastic. What a brilliant idea! The chair is gorgeous! Have a wonderful day!
    Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

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  11. Tristan Robin BlakemanApril 4, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    clever!

    HaPpY PiNk SaTuRdAy!

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  12. KBeauApril 4, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    You are so clever as well as thrifty. Cute stuff.

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  13. AmyApril 4, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Great job on the cans! No one would ever know!

    I was reading your profile - I love, love, love cookie cutters. I have tons. I love to search for vintage ones on ebay. I make cookies just to use them!

    amy@maisonbelle

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  14. MellyApril 4, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    You my dear are an inspiration!! I love what you've done with the cans and I'll be doing the same with mine, they just look sooooooo good. I also love your letters sooooo pink and gorgeous & your chair the fabric is delicious...golly I just love it all!!!

    Have a super weekend!
    Melly:)

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  15. ElyseApril 4, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    look at you getting all of this done with a tiny pal at home! everything looks great and of course, covering tin cans is what i'm all about! love the chair!!!

    happy pink saturday!

    xo

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  16. Arleen ~ The Tea RoomApril 4, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Excellent idea, and good for you for going "green!" Very creative use of discarded containers. Re-purposing them for your desk could not be more perfect. And I love the materials and patterns you chose, too!

    Thank you for visiting me at The Tea Room, and Happy Pink Saturday!

    ~Arleen

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  17. Gossamer CreationsApril 4, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Your cans turned out so pretty. It is so nice to be all organized. Happy Pink Saturday.
    ~Sue~

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  18. Spanish PrincessApril 4, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Too cute! I'll have to keep that in mind next time I am organizing. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  19. Caths Pennies DesignsApril 4, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Very creative and pretty! Love the chair fabric too. Happy Pink day!
    Cathy

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  20. SaresApril 4, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Fantastic idea to cover the cans! I am absolutely going to be making some of those. Probably in pink too! Have a terrific weekend an thank you for stopping by!

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  21. Couture de PapierApril 4, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Wonderful projects I love lime and pink!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    I am having a blog giveaway hope you can sign up!

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  22. Hélène Glehen @ Art Glehen : The Painted rose StudioApril 5, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Want a very good idea to recycle the cans in those pretty, pink pen-pots. Lovely and well organised desk !
    Happy Pink Saturday

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  23. CharApril 5, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    That looks like a wonderful place to sit and work. Also a great job of recycling too. Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  24. Monica@The White BenchApril 5, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Oh, what a clever idea for the empty cans!! Love them!
    All your pinks are lovely!
    Thanks for visiting and for your nice comment too, and have a happy day!
    Monica.

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  25. Mermaids of the LakeApril 5, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Jennifer, thank you for visiting us for Pink Saturday. Your cans look great! Your letters too. How fun... my babies are 17 and 13, but my husband eats mixed nuts and I have been saving those cans for a year! I have done the same thing as you and have taken pictures and plan to do a post about them soon. I even cover some with fabric, and I have decoupaged with bits of tissue paper also. Pringles cans work great too and they hold paintbrushes perfectly. Thank you for sharing!

    Mermaid Debbie

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  26. DeannaApril 5, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Wow Jennifer, you did some great work there! I always wondered what to do with my Grape drink mix canister...great idea! I love the chair...I'm wanting to gesso my chairs for a worn look...I hope it turns out okay and it not be a big failure! LOL!

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    (¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
    Deanna :D

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  27. Sit-N-ChatApril 5, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I am always saving containers, intending to create. Some times I throw them away and later wish for them. you have a great idea here. They look so nice. Thanks for sharing.

    Have a wonderful week.

    Jennifer

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  28. ClaudiaApril 5, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    What a great way to reuse all those cans! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  29. HiHoApril 5, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    cute, cute, cute!
    Happy Pink Sunday?
    Heidi

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  30. EsApril 6, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    Thanks for sharing!

    Happy (belated) Pink Saturday...on Tuesday! X Es X

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  31. TerriApril 9, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    I used this idea today, I read this a few days ago and thought it was a wonderful idea. here is mine I made today
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/sewfantastic/3426328665/
    Thank you for sharing

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