Saturday, April 18, 2009

Enamelware

I've been having a little bit of fun making these canisters. I was inspired by all the beautiful vintage enamelware that dear Sylvia sent me. Now I know Sans will ask me how I made them so here's what I used (no toothpaste caps Sans LOL!):
A piece of dowel (I found it in the garage), a button and a bead!! Couldn't be easier! I printed little pictures to stick on them. I filled the holes in the buttons with glue once I had stuck them onto the dowel. I added a bit of paint to make them look old, and have tried really hard to make them rusty like Sylvia's but I still haven't perfected her amazing technique.
I only have a mitre box at home so some of the canisters are a bit wonky, which hopefully just adds to their vintage charm! It's miniatures club in the weekend so I'm going to take along some dowel in different sizes and cut up a whole lot of canisters on the table saw. They're actually quite fun to make!

Mercedes
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32 comments:

  1. Sans!April 18, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Oh my goodness! Mercedes, now you can read minds too??? I can't believe I read "now Sans is going to want to know...." as I was thinking "OMG! How did she make that???" Mercedes, you are absolutely wrong about it not being perfect! They are absolutely, completely and most definitely PERFECT!! So pretty! Your house is so going to be amazing!
    Now I have to go find out what's a dowel and how to print tiny pics!!

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  2. Mercedes Spencer @ Liberty BibertyApril 18, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Hey Sans...You're quick I was just still editing the post and your comment came up. Dowel or dowelling is just skinny round pieces of wood that men use for 'stuff'LOl! I don't know what they use it for but it's 'handy'!
    I'll send you an email about how I print tiny pics
    Mercedes

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  3. EvaApril 18, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    I will try to do them!! They look so beautiful!!!
    Thanks for sharing how do you make them!!!
    And the tiny pics are lovely

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  4. KimApril 18, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Sooo adorable! I think they look amazing! I have to add my thanks for posting on how you made them also!

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  5. DebbieApril 18, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    What a clever idea Mercedes. I shall have to have a go at this..

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  6. sylviaApril 18, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Hi Mercedes,
    THEY ARE WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!
    perfect, amazing ( I don't now more english words to describe it)
    mooi, fantastisch, uitmuntend, gigantisch ( in dutch I now enough words)

    Love Sylvia

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  7. MinimamiApril 18, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Wow they look amazing, thanks for the instructuions!

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  8. DaisyApril 18, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Wonderful!

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  9. rosannaApril 18, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    As Sylvia I do not know enough words and I'm too lazy to go and have alook on the dictionary but you have been very clever. You are right about tools, it's difficult if you do not have the proper ones.May you be so kind to send me the printy link? thank you so much. Hugs

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  10. AnonymousApril 18, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Mercedes, they are great. What a wonderful idea. I must try them.

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  11. marliesApril 18, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    They are great, Mercedes! They look verry lovely!
    * marlies

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  12. suzeeezApril 18, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    They look great!! I love them....so realistic.
    Sue

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  13. Linda CarswellApril 18, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Yes.....me too, I love them!!! I think I shall have to have a little 'play' and see if I can make one or two.
    Is there a link to the labels at all?....if I may be so bold to ask.

    Really nice, well done, Linda x

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  14. A. WrightApril 18, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    What more can be said, they turned out fantastic. I'll definitely try this.

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  15. TuuliaApril 18, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    I have to have some of these! They look so lovely! Must try (when i have some time)

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  16. JohannaApril 18, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Those look really really great! Cute and pretty. I must TRY to do the same kind of canisters too. Thanks for the guideline! I love your doigs!

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  17. Eva JApril 18, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    The are very pretty and me too
    I will give them a try. Thank
    you!

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  18. Tallulah BelleApril 19, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    They are beautiful Mercedes.

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  19. UnknownApril 19, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Oooh they are so perfect,I just love them...and the colors are so sweet! Nice work Mercedes.

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  20. Meli AbellánApril 19, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    Mercedes, what a clever idea!!! and they are so nice.
    They have a ceramic look, really like them
    Meli

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  21. KatieApril 19, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Oh Mercedes....these little canisters are so cool!! I want one of each please...lol..(just joking!!)..thanks for showing us how to do them~ I love it when people take the time to share their secrets with us!!

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  22. DebApril 19, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    They are the sweetest things! I'm sure going to try them too.
    Cheers from Canada!

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  23. JDayMinisApril 21, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    I can see they would be really fun to make, what a wonderful job, they look very real and each so different.

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  24. by SonyaApril 22, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    Hi,
    I'm Sonya from Italy.
    Your works are fantastic.
    I love them. They are so pretty.
    Good works.
    Regards

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  25. hannajaleijonaApril 25, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Oh, how beautiful these are! And thank you so much for letting us know how to make these. So clever of you! Other new pictures here are just beautiful too. I realised that I don't have your blog on my list and now I must correct this at once so that I can see right away when you post new things. Lovely! Have a great day!

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  26. DawnMay 28, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    I have recently discovered your blog and am loving it! These are adorable and look so doable. Thank you for being so sharing.

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  27. Jo RainesJune 8, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Found your blog through a link on another mini blog and so glad I did. I need to learn more DIY projects and stop ordering so much little stuff! It adds up and I live on a budget. I absolutely love your little faux canisters! Thank you for sharing your technique and I'd love to know how you print out the labels, too!

    Jody
    Mini Leaps and Bounds

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  28. GonnieJune 3, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    hoi hier gonnie uit holland wat zijn je blikken leuk zeg

    vraagje waar komen de etiketten vandaan

    ik vind ze gaaaaaaaaaaaaf

    gr gonnie

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  29. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    I just discovered your tin cans through Pinterest. Your idea of ​​using buttons, beads and pieces of wood is brilliant.
    I'd like to learn to paint with your technique. Where can I find an explanation of how to give an old and rusty look?
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Ersilia

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  30. SaraJune 11, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    lovely!!

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  31. UnknownAugust 14, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    Just found some dowel in the shed. Thank you soooo much for inspiring my new miniature craze. These will look fab in my new shabby chic cottage.

    Michelle (Australia)XXXXX

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  32. guzziSeptember 16, 2016 at 5:35 PM

    Thanks for the cute idea

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