Tuesday, February 3, 2009

SOME BEFORES AND AFTERS!!

GARAGE SALE CANISTER SET FIND!!
YEP, I jumped on the label bandwagon! Had too....I love how these turned out!!

You know him (or her) ...the goose that is sitting on the thrift store shelf...made in 1984 to match the kitchen wallpaper. You always see one there, lonely, yearning, perhaps begging for another chance to decorate your home with all the enthusiasm a goose can muster! Well , this one is going to be the poster boy for second chances! Next time you see one, grab it with joy and run to the check out and take it home and get to grungin...cuz it can turn out like this!!


TA-DA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had a great time with this! I couldn't believe how great it turned out! I can't wait to find another one!!! So ladies...give a goose a chance ! You'll be glad you did. This baby is going to be sitting in my big dough treacher on the dining room table with some berries. Well enough for today...two posts is rare but I had to share!!LOL Til then.........................

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39 comments:

  1. ShelleyFebruary 3, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    I love the labels on that canister! And the ducky is cute all grunged!

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  2. MandyFebruary 3, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    That's so funny! I always see those 1980's mauve and pink geese in the thrift stores. I'll never look at one the same way again!

    Love the labels too.

    Mandy

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  3. Linda - Behind My Red DoorFebruary 3, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    OH WOW OH WOW! That is waaaaaay cool! I am going to keep my eyes open for one of those!!

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  4. LeslieFebruary 3, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Your makeovers are AWESOME! The duck made my jaw drop. WOw!

    Have a great night :)

    Leslie

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  5. Janet - underthewillowFebruary 3, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Hi Beth!....the canisters and the goose came out great! how fun! Janet :)

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  6. Elm Hollow PrimitivesFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Beth-Your makeovers turned out great. I have been looking for old canisters and now I know what ones I will try and find. Thanks for the great idea.
    Tootalls-Donna

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  7. Something Nice and PrettyFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    I usually look for the cats at GW but now I'll be looking for Miss Goose!
    Love your cannister's, those labels can be addicting can't they?
    Have a great evening:)
    Rondell

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  8. SusanFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Oh, Beth, your canisters look awesome. I got the jar labels and liked them so much that I ordered the canister labels, too. Now, if I just had your canisters life would be perfect! Your goose looks cute, too.

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  9. Susan @ The Good Life!February 3, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Those turned out great!

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  10. JaneneFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Wow! I passed one of those geese up months ago! What on earth was I thinking!!!!
    Yours turned out great!!
    I too love those labels...I have purchsed many many sets, not just where do I put them?!s

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  11. Miss JeanFebruary 3, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Beth: Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I love your blog, also. So much great stuff but it's across the country from here. Drat! Your Ally is so sweet looking. Today I met a new blog friend that actually lives in my town and has a Scotty named Conner. It's Mumzie's Pumpkin Patch in my links. We should start a Bloggers With Scottys club!

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  12. Marjorie (Molly) SmithFebruary 3, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Oh Beth, those canisters are to die for. I have had a couple of set that I painted red and painted roosters and hens on., but I really like them the way you did them. The goose looks great.

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  13. Olde Dame PenniwigFebruary 3, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    You have me laughing hysterically with your goose talk!

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  14. TammyFebruary 4, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    I love love love the canisters. What a great find, and the new paint and labels look great.

    Love the goose all primmed up too. Great job on both

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  15. Laura :)February 4, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    I LOVE that goose! I have some rabbits from the 80's that I had some homespun clothes made for and I should really try and grunge them up! (Before Easter, lol!)

    Laura :)

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  16. BirchBerry FarmsFebruary 4, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    OMGosh Beth---Thanks so much for stopping by!!!! Your canisters and Goosie are way way cool darlin'----I LOVE what you did with them both---these are the things that just flip me out---when people have vision on garage sale treasured finds--and re-do and re-use---simply divine my dear!

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  17. Country Acres PrimitivesFebruary 4, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    I can't believe that is the same goose! I love him all dirty and grungy!!

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  18. Artsy Fartsy Junkin FindsFebruary 4, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    I was with Beth when she got this and she said to me, "Now don't even open your mouth and ask me why, I have big plans for him!!" Well , yes you did, he is fabulous!!!

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  19. ~Beth~February 4, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Wow! We did the same canisters! I love it! Yours turned out really nice! I just love those labels, I could label everything! LOL!

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  20. ShariFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Love, love, love the canister set! It turned out fabulous! I can't believe the goose....I used to make them. Wish I still had the pattern. LOL!! I'll keep my eye out for one though! Yours turned perfectly PRIM!!

    Hugs,
    Shari

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  21. At Home With AmyFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    I'm lovin the canisters but that duck is just fabulous. I believe you have made a duck hunter out of me. I love all the ideas I get from blogland. You ladies are so inspirational and you really know how to get creative.
    My hat is off to you,
    AMY

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  22. basketsnprimsFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I love your after canister set. Aren't those labels just the best? I got some too, and they sure prim up your stuff. Like your goose, too. Have a great day.

    Pam

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  23. Meadowbrook Cabin PrimitivesFebruary 4, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Oh...as I was blog hopping..I came across your blog... love it.. the goose idea is great as are the canister labels.. what a difference some creativity can make !
    love the photo of the olde log cabin..
    Hugs,
    Linda

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  24. LisaFebruary 4, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    WOW, THE CANISTERS!!! I GOT SCARED FOR A MOMENT WHEN I SAW THE DUCK BUT QUICKLY SCROLLED DOWN AND LOVED THE "AFTER". NICE TO GET TO KNOW YOU.
    HUGS FROM MAINE

    http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/

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  25. LindaFebruary 4, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    I just found your blog today ... what a delight! I love those canisters. And that goose is awesome. I can't wait to check back and see what you're up to next time.

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  26. Back in the DayFebruary 4, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    The canisters are great! What a difference! I couldn't wait to see what you did with your labels! The goose is a great idea! Maybe I'll run across one (not literally!) lol!

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  27. Linda - Behind My Red DoorFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Hi Beth- That font is called Blackadder ITC. It was already installed on my Print Shop program. I love it!!

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  28. TammyFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Hey Beth,
    Thank you for the link. I went right over and added her to my blogroll. Thanks again, hope you have a great day. Hugs

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  29. JustinaFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Hi Beth, Thanks for visiting. I visit you frequently and LOVE your blog! I just never have time to leave any comments to anywone. Maybe I should take time to do that. Love the thrift stores too. I just stumbled across one 8 miles from me. she has been there 8 years! I told her I'd be BACK.

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  30. trash talkFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Beth, thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment at my blog. I'm so glad you did because I followed your trail here. Wow!!! Those canisters are fantastic. I would have passed them up never seeing the potential(and I call myself a junker). I also totally dig your sense of humor. I'll be back. Your name is now in the champagne bucket. Debbie

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  31. ohiofarmgirlFebruary 6, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    You really have an eye for change trash into treasures...I am so happy that you shared these pictures. I am inspired. Dianntha

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  32. LisaFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Wow - you found some great items and I guess I will never look at those ugly geese the same way again. As goes for the canisters and the labels... they look GREAT!! I am so addicted to those labels.

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  33. FrenchGardenHouseFebruary 6, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    These all turned out so great! How wonderful to have all these makeover projects, you are breathing new life into them. The ultimate "Green" way of living.
    xo Lidy

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  34. time worn interiorsFebruary 6, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Great transformations! Love the lables!
    Theresa

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  35. Pamela... Beehind Thyme Farm & GardenFebruary 7, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    OMGoodness... I have grabbed up the same olde goose/duck... but haven't grunged it up yet, but I will hurry to do just that. LOL... I loved the way it turned out. And the canisters, oh my... what a treat.

    Hoping you a Wonderful, Blessed Weekend, Pamela

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  36. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~February 7, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Beth, All I can say is Wow about that goose! I know I would have passed it up and look what you did with it! I'm very impressed!

    Now tell me how you made the labels or where you found those! I love those and I hope to run across a great canister set like that and I love those labels!

    Tammy

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  37. UnknownFebruary 8, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    I love how this came out!!!!

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Hi there;

    I thought that I would show you my goose re-make. The day after seeing yours, I saw this old 99 cents goose and had to try. Thanks!

    http://autumnhomeschoolingmom.blogspot.com/2009/02/mondayswhy-on-mondays.html

    Blessings,

    Carolee

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  39. bren March 29, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    A kindred spirit-love the redos! Now, where do I find those labels! Thanks for sharing!!! On a goose hunt (I made those in the 70's!)

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