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Thursday, March 24, 2011

berry cheep project



Happy Spring! Or as we say in New England, "Did you check the forecast?" Popsicles outside one day, hot cocoa indoors the next. Never mind the weather, I'm ready to make some sunny treasures.



Never one to discount the possibilities held in a container, I saved a few plastic berry bins from last year.



I gathered a bunch of supplies like decals, ribbon, and flowers and started tinkering . . .





Vents throughout the bins lend themselves to weaving ribbon in and out.



Guess where this sweet oilcloth-type material in polka dots and gingham comes from? (Betty knows!)



A reusable shopping bag from TJ Maxx! The water-resistant fabric is especially useful if you plan to line your berry bins and use them to present foodie gifts.



Sweet mini holders for all kinds of spring treats and occasions.



Best of all, this project is very cheep!

xo
elyse
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62 comments:

  1. LisaMarch 24, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    How brilliant! Never thought of getting an extra for crafts!!! Love the bins and smile everytime I see my bag!! Hope they are not all gone!

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  2. Free Pretty Things For YouMarch 24, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Featured My Love!!!

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  3. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I am supposed to be taking a blog break, BUT, then I saw Elyse had posted and HAD to stop by!! I cannot tell you how much I love this project!! What a beautiful, cute, cottagey, clever idea!! Thank you Elyse, you come up with the best things :) And now I want to go to tj maxx, lol!

    Big Hugs,
    Amy

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  4. AlyssaMarch 24, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Great idea! I hear ya about the forecast. Winter needs to let go!!! Great idea and so refreshing!
    Alyssa of Boston Bee

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  5. My Vintage MendingMarch 24, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Beautifully done. Two treats in one perhaps. Berries and a pretty package. Smiles...Renee

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  6. Diane MarsMarch 24, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    You are sooooo... cute I sure hope we meet some day, again love how you think outside the box! oxox, Diane

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  7. giovannaMarch 24, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    beautiful blog! congratulation!
    kiss
    giovanna
    do you want to see my blog?

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  8. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    they are really nice, what an excellent idea.

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  9. Mi Pequeño RinconMarch 24, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Hola !!!! Ando paseando y me encontre con tu blog que esta superrrr bonito, bellisimosssss los trabajosssss cariñossss desde Argentinaa

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  10. OdileMarch 24, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Vraiment vous avez un blog trés mimi! adorable! Bonne journée et coucou de l'espagne.

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  11. hilary@oldhousetrueloveMarch 24, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    you are so damn cute!

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  12. FlossMarch 24, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    They look so pretty, and it's a great example of reuse and recycle too!

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  13. debiMarch 24, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Elyse, those are just as cute as can be! What a great idea for treats...and we love cheep!

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  14. Pink Piccadilly PastriesMarch 24, 2011 at 4:46 PM

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  15. ClaudiaMarch 24, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    berry cute!

    xo
    Claudia

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  16. BettyMarch 24, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    You're so smart!! I love that idea. Do you have a Joanns by you? That have some really, really cute bags right now. We should come up with a whole bunch of ideas for those bags, write a book and make a fortune. teehee

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  17. KatCollectsMarch 24, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Soooooo cute! Love that idea. I would want to put them in my craft room and store things in them : ) I hope you have many smiles today.
    Hugs,
    Kathy

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  18. SandiMarch 24, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Your creativity never ceases to amaze me Elyse!! So pretty!
    hugs~

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  19. Carrie @ Cottage CozyMarch 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Nothing wrong with "cheep"!

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  20. OneCraftyFoxMarch 24, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Very cute!!

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  21. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Too cute...I bought three of those bags....too fun! I am sure after this post you won't be able to find them anymore! GREAT project! :) Sandy

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  22. fitty's pinky rose cottageMarch 24, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    ahh Elyse so creative of you and yet the outcome is beautiful! never thought of recycle the bins! lovely!

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  23. TheresaMarch 24, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I was just at TJMaxx today! I would never have thought to use those berry tubs for decorating! Thanks for the tip:) HUGS!

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  24. JennyMarch 24, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I saw this in a sidebar and had to come check it out. What a brilliant and adorable craft! Wow. Super, super cute!

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  25. Hearts TurnedMarch 24, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Adorable, Elyse! You always come up with the most wonderful ideas! Fabulous tinkering once again, my friend!

    Julie

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  26. SLRMarch 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    ahhhh...so cute!! what a great idea and use of the TJ Maxx bag. how do you keep getting more clever with every project?! you really need a book published with all your great crafts - instant Best Seller!

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  27. JillMarch 25, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    I love how you worked your magic on those containers~ absolutely brilliant!!

    I was just eyeing those bags at TJMax a couple days ago. I wanted one, but talked myself out of it because I have so many shopping bags. Now I can justify the purchase~ love it!

    Hugs,
    Jill

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  28. Sweet Bee CottageMarch 25, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Now that is sweet! Who would have thought! You are a smart cookie!

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  29. Jen KershnerMarch 25, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Holy cuteness! Love! After sleet/snow yesterday morning, that is just the Spring pick me up I needed! Love that shopping bag. Did you get that recently? I've never noticed it and I'm in there lots. LOTS!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Too cute, Elyse! ♥

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  31. Jessica RodarteMarch 25, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love your tinkered projects. This one is too cute! You are so clever! I would have never thought to save those strawberry containers.

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  32. koraleeMarch 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    What a lovely lovely idea..your creativity amazes me. Hugs for a great Friday my inspiring friend. xoxo

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  33. birdie blueMarch 25, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    sweet project, elyse. clever, cute and practical...my favorite combination. plus, the colors are darling.

    have a lovely weekend, my friend.
    xo
    ~molly

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  34. KristinMarch 25, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    What a clever and pretty use for those containers! Love it!

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  35. Home and HeartMarch 25, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    SOOOO clever and cute!!! Happy Spring!!

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  36. RenMarch 25, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Oh my! I just threw two away yesterday! Now I have to go rooting through the trash! *giggle*

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  37. Heirloom treasuresMarch 26, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Lovely idea, I hate throwing these away but can never think what to use them for Now I know, will save the next lot. xx

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  38. AlisonMarch 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    So darling and creative! Great job!
    Alison

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  39. SuzMarch 26, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    It is berry, berry cute, Elyse! You make such pretties out of such simple thing. I love it!
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  40. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    You always so creative! Cute project!

    Xoxo
    Charo

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  41. ~*~ saskia ~*~March 27, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Another super sweet idea, Elyse!
    Have a lovely Sunday xx

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  42. {oc cottage}March 27, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Sista-friend...I say this because I care...if you keep coming up with this unmitigated cuteness...Marty Stew gonna put out a hit on you! {she's been in the "pen"...she knows how to deal with MAJOR competition! ;}

    gangsta m in the oc

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  43. TerriMarch 27, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Great idea Elyse!!! I love it..reusable bags..too creative. Terri

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  44. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageMarch 29, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    You can make ANYTHING cute Elyse! Who would have thought...clear containers? Darling!

    Love,
    Maryjane
    xox

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  45. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    What a great idea Elyse. It breaks my heart to throw away those wonderful plastic boxes. Some of them are so sturdy too. I buy the plastic egg cartons so that I can reuse it for my watercolor painting. I can sit with numerous little bits of water to paint with. When one gets dirty I just go to the next little water bin. I just love those plastic containers.

    Karen

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  46. permanent magentaMarch 29, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Oh Funny, yes, that is the question about the weather!!

    Such a pretty project:)

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  47. Sharon LovejoyMarch 29, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    ADORABLE. I usually turn my little containers into mini greenhouses for my grands, but this would be great too.

    Thanks so much!

    Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

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  48. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I will never look at a plastic container again w/o thinking of you! Too cute for words! Those TJ Maxx bags are da bomb, right?? Always love visiting you and all your cuteness over here!
    xo
    Roselle

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  49. SkyMarch 30, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I love them Elyse. They remind me of the corsage boxes that Easter corsages came in when I was a child. Brings back lovely Easter memories of my Mother and Grandmother. Have a lovely day :)

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  50. Little Pink StudioMarch 30, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Love this Elyse! Brilliant idea.
    xoxo, Cerri

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  51. Mercedes Spencer @ Liberty BibertyMarch 30, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Yet another clever project Elyse! Oh how I wish we had TJ Maxx here.
    You're a great inspiration!
    Mercedes

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  52. The Polka Dot ClosetMarch 31, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Love it, those bags look like Kath Kidston (Is that how it is spelled?) fabric. Yep I think I need some shopping bags

    Carol

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  53. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    This is so very cute, and the photos are stunning! Lovely as always!

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  54. Anne LorysApril 1, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Absolutely darling!
    This post just makes me smile. :-)

    XOXO,
    Anne

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  55. Pitsimiinin LauraApril 1, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    How beautiful and elegant blogsite,
    and this easterbox project sooo cute...
    I like!
    Pitsimiini from Finland : )

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  56. stefanieApril 1, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    soooooo sweet!!!!

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  57. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Berry beautiful, Elyse! :)

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  58. Jean A.April 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    These are sooo cute!! I have noticed those bags, but would never have thought of that! Thanks for sharing :)

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  59. katie jeanApril 3, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    You are brilliant! And I love that you used the TJ Maxx bag, 99 cents. So cute and so smart :)

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  60. KristenApril 4, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Good luck.

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  61. Zita - Mlle MagpieApril 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    LOVE this project post!!! I've been collecting these containers for a while to store my ribbons and other craft supplies because 1) they're free, 2) they're see-through so you can see what's inside without the dust getting in and 3) SO eco. Thanks so much for your wonderful embellishing ideas!

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  62. SharonAMay 3, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    The "makeover" idea is great fun, But the raspberries looked to good!!, I could barely get myself to concentrate on the project!

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i treasure your comments and thank you so much!

xo
elyse