Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Upcycling: syrup bottle to aqua pitcher

Upcycled Syrup Pitcher via homework (9)Do you like my new rare antiquity? Or at least I can pretend it’s an antiquity. It’s not as convincing as I had envisioned it would be but it’s still a fun faux upcycle project.




Upcycled Syrup Pitcher via homework (5)The jewel encrusted pitcher had very humble beginnings. It started as a plastic syrup container. I always liked the shape of it and originally was going to create a knock off Fiesta pitcher. The partial round area of the pitcher reminded me of the classic Fiesta piece. Instead I tried out the Martha Stewart Stucco Paint Effect product and turned it into a faux pottery piece.


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I originally was going to stop at Step #4 above but the piece was too vibrant so I added a final coat of Mod Podge Antique Sealer mottled with brown craft paint.


Upcycled Syrup Pitcher via homework (8)To cover the grooves in the top of the bottle, I glued on some pretty beads.


Upcycled Syrup Pitcher via homework (7)I did the same at both the top and bottom of the handle.

Upcycled Syrup Pitcher via homework (11)It coordinates nicely with my diy aqua mason jars and summer shells. Sort of a hodge podge of knick knacks.


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14 comments :

  1. QUE BUENO!!!!!
    PARECE UNA JARRA DE MIL AÑOS...PRECIOSA.
    SALUDITOS

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  2. That is amazing!
    Very creative and pretty!
    Hugs from Bulgaria!!!

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  3. Great job. it looks wonderful

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  4. That is really pretty! I love the color turquoise and adding the beads just gives it a bit of bling!

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  5. OLÁ,ESSE PRODUTO DA MARTHA É MUITO BOM,PARECE TEXTURA.AS PET FICARAM LINDAS.BOA QUARTA.BEIJO.VALÉRIA.

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  6. a syrup pitcher? that is just so awesome!

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  7. What a pretty pitcher to have come from such humble beginnings, a syrup bottle.

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  8. That's a great great great idea, thank you for sharing your ideas with us.

    Hugs from Nina

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  9. Can you use this medium on glass too? our syrup usual comes in a glass container.

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    1. Hi Katharine,
      According to the directions, it can be used on any surface. I'm sure it would be fine on a glass bottle. Have fun!
      Thanks - carolyn

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  10. I can't believe that started as a plastic syrup bottle! What a neat transformation!

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  11. That has got to be the cutest thing ever! I love it! Visiting from Project inspired Linky Party.
    Jodi

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  12. Such a great idea! I love how it turned out! Thanks for linking it up!

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