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Howdy! I'm re-doing my studio and have a puzzle for you. There are a few bottles that I always have on my desk because I use them daily - Crystal Effects, a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol, a spray bottle with water and a bottle of Stampin' Mist.
Right now I just have them in a small, boring box Is there a cute/Pinteresty way to display/store these on my work surface? Some antique with a different original purpose? I want everything in my new space to be both pretty and functional.
I don't know how practical it is, but the first thought that came into my head was to put all of the sprays in perfume atomizers (or something along those lines) and the Crystal Effects in a similarly-styled container of some sort and put them all on one of those cute little mirrored vanity trays.
Another thought would be to make "covers" for the bottles out of lace or metal filigree or something pretty like that, then decorate the box to match. A spice rack might work, too, and there are some really cute ones.
These are just "first thought" ideas to help you get your gears spinning...
Or a cluster of small mismatched jars painted white on the inside that you could drop your various bottles and spritzers in...as well as some other pretties.
I use an antique sewing machine drawer to hold all my small bottles of glue, and cleaning mists. The matching drawer holds scraps of paper and extra die cuts. I have seen pictures on Pinterest using tiered cupcake stands, there is also a tutorial there showing how to make the cupcake stands with Dollar Store finds.
Here's a storage option for you, Lydia, which I remembered pinning. It's not antique, but you'd never know it at first glance. I WILL make one of these someday...
__________________ Linda E
Caution: You are entering an artistic zone. This is not clutter - this is creating. These are not pajamas - it's my work uniform.
Here's a storage option for you, Lydia, which I remembered pinning. It's not antique, but you'd never know it at first glance. I WILL make one of these someday...
I always like pretty but I end up being functional because I either mess up pretty or it's not convienent : )
I use a drawer that from a paper sorter that I don't use and some washi tape dispensers that I bought at Michael's. The bottles are neat, easy to reach, and I don't have to worry about getting ink or other gunk on something really pretty. Pic isn't great but you'll get the idea.
I recently learned about using nail polish racks for acrylic paints and they work great for mists. I have 3 (2 mists and one for paints). Good price on Amazon.
I always like pretty but I end up being functional because I either mess up pretty or it's not convienent : )
I use a drawer that from a paper sorter that I don't use and some washi tape dispensers that I bought at Michael's. The bottles are neat, easy to reach, and I don't have to worry about getting ink or other gunk on something really pretty. Pic isn't great but you'll get the idea.
I recently learned about using nail polish racks for acrylic paints and they work great for mists. I have 3 (2 mists and one for paints). Good price on Amazon.
A little off topic, but I spy a Misti on your work desk stamphappy1650. You lucky girl!
That's one item still on my wishlist.
Yep, she's a beauty. You are going to love it - I can't believe how much more I enjoy stamping since having it. I was lucky to get one of the first ones that came out. It has saved me $$ and so much time. It's hard for me to imagine not having it. :p
I use an antique sewing machine drawer to hold all my small bottles of glue, and cleaning mists. The matching drawer holds scraps of paper and extra die cuts. I have seen pictures on Pinterest using tiered cupcake stands, there is also a tutorial there showing how to make the cupcake stands with Dollar Store finds.
I use two antique sewing machine drawers too. The metal frame is in my garden as a plant stand and the drawers are on my desk. I have stamp cleaner, my stamp cleaning pads, a few clear blocks in one and ribbon in the other. I also have a lazy susan with milk glass containers with my tools - scissors, brushes etc. I have different sized containers for different items. I can spin it around and reach what I want and it also makes use and displays my milk glass that my grandma gave me.
Inherited this from my dad. Love it for my Sharpie markers, brushes, glue bottles, CE, spray bottles, pencil sharpener, etc. all those things you want close to hand.
It's not unique, antique or organic, but dang it's functional and I love it.
Your CE and Stampin Mist would fit in this for sure. The lowest level trays are 1 3/4" deep, so not sure about your spray bottles. Mine are only 1" diameter.
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Inherited this from my dad. Love it for my Sharpie markers, brushes, glue bottles, CE, spray bottles, pencil sharpener, etc. all those things you want close to hand.
It's not unique, antique or organic, but dang it's functional and I love it.
Your CE and Stampin Mist would fit in this for sure. The lowest level trays are 1 3/4" deep, so not sure about your spray bottles. Mine are only 1" diameter.
Attractive storage for bottles?
