A Simple Project...Bottles...

You might remember this project from my kitchen / dining re-do project!

I wanted to make a bottle holder...starting with this vintage wood box.

I had a decorative old bookplate, which I scanned and saved to my computer...

Such a great pattern...perfect for the Scandinavian look I was going for.

I brought the saved image into PicMonkey, resized it to the size I wanted for the box, and added text~ "Flaskers", which is the Norwegian word for bottles. I cut a piece of tissue paper to the size of a piece of standard printer paper, and taped them together...

then printed the design I made onto the tissue paper.

After cutting the tissue paper to the size I wanted, I decoupaged the image onto the box. I wanted sheer paper, with small tears and wrinkles, as it added to the look of an old label.

It's perfect for holding some of my vintage aqua German beer bottles and some water bottles..and looks pretty in my hutch. A fun and easy project...

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26 comments

K J DFebruary 27, 2014 at 2:10 AM
It looks perfect Linda - it does look genuinely old. Clever you :)

Karen x
SusieFebruary 27, 2014 at 5:35 AM
Linda, You do have really smart ideas. I like those old bottles too. Hope you have a good day, xoxo,Susie
Vickie @ Ranger 911February 27, 2014 at 6:46 AM
I truly would have thought the label was original to the box! And speaking of the box, it would work perfectly as a drawer to my old cupboard. I'm pinning it so if the missing drawers aren't found, I can make simple boxes like yours. Thanks for sharing, Linda!
Nancy's NotesFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:35 AM
Wow, you are so very clever! That turned out really awesome, very original! Wonderful look and great looking bottles too!
Nancy
amy of studio four cornersFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:40 AM
I love using tissue paper over other patterned papers...the layers of texture and interest....ideal for your rustic box (which is pretty swell too!)
FayeFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:04 AM
That's the first time I've seen tissue paper go through a printer (even with the paper backing)! Love the look! I seriously need to try this!
JaneFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:21 AM
Perfect! Thanks for the how to!
Jane
BlissFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:26 AM
I have a couple boxes of bottles. Think most of them had whiskey in them, and no I didn't drink it all.
Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:17 AM
Love this look! I have a couple of similar boxes buried in my garage....must go find them!
Okio B DesignsFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:44 AM
Great rustic look!

Jeanine
Art and SandFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:56 AM
I am in love with your flaskers box.

My grandmother was born in Norway so I will admit that I am going to copy your idea because I have just the box. Of course, it will mean hunting down some fun bottles to place inside.

Thanks for the idea.
Cheryl @ Artzzle.comFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:47 AM
Our family has a "rustic wedding" coming up this year. Your box would fit in perfectly. Very nice.
Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieFebruary 27, 2014 at 1:37 PM
A great idea for all those 'special' bottles! Love the label - it looks so vintage, you would never know. Thanks for sharing - I have some bottles I was going to pack away, but now I will try this. xo Karen
Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageFebruary 27, 2014 at 1:57 PM
What a fantastic process. The label amost looks like fabric. Just beautiful!
Pam KesslerFebruary 27, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Great idea to make your own label. It truly looks like it's always been there. I need to start looking for some bookplates.
KellyFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:40 PM
You are so smart to come up with that idea! I think that box looks like an antique now.
Angie @ Knick of TimeFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:35 PM
Great project, Linda! It looks authentically old and your bottles look wonderful in it!
The Polka Dot ClosetFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:51 PM
Love the look, I have never thought of printing on tissue paper!!!

Carol
Vintage Market PlaceFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:40 PM
very nice.
I love that paper
Amy
KrisFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:42 PM
Love it. You are so clever!
xo Kris
must love junkFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:54 PM
So creative! Love it :)
Susan
PamFebruary 28, 2014 at 4:02 PM
Love the box. The tissue paper was such a great idea. Looks wonderful filled with bottles.
Kari from Meadowview FarmMarch 1, 2014 at 8:41 AM
Oh Linda...such a charming result! I have also been drawn lately to a Scandinavian look. You have really captured it in your kitchen redo!
Kari
MelanieMarch 3, 2014 at 1:49 PM
Very clever! I love bottles. Yours look great in the vintage wooden box.
Privet and HollyMarch 5, 2014 at 7:17 PM
Ah, my talented and
beautiful friend, at it,
again!!! Love how your
gorgeous mind works to
create such special little
treasures : )

Hope you are staying cozy
during this loooong winter.
Looks like there might be
an end in sight?

xo Suzanne
AudreyMarch 5, 2014 at 7:41 PM
I have printed on a lot of things, but never considered tissue paper. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures