Bring Me a Bottle
Lately I’ve been lovin’ bottles. I’m going to blame it on Rosemary over at Villabarnes. Ever since I bought 2 of Rosemary’s bottles (one from her Etsy Shop and one from her booth at the flea market), I just can’t get enough of bottles. I’ve actually been playing with her Old World finish a bit on bottles hubby and I found at a discreet nearby dump (yes, we scavenge through dumps … nothing is beneath us). I’ve also been scouting some of our local flea market and specialty shops for unique bottles.
I’ve been lovin’ aqua lately so when my eyes spotted these, it was a no-brainer.
Of course I was taking them home with me! Aqua bottles with rusty metal hangers!!
Just two bucks a pop at the Kane County Flea Market! I know, right??
I consider these the generic version of Mason jars, which I spotted for about $9 average at the market.
They say “Atlas E-Z Seal” on the front. I stuffed them with baby’s breath.
They’re almost the same color as the Duck Egg Blue dining chairs.
Little Grape Hyacinths plucked from the garden now reside in the wire bottle carrier,
which is a fave of mine. I put carnations in there earlier (you can see it here).
What is it about glass and metal that always catches my eye?
The top cover of this bottle has holes in it for easy flower arranging.
I found it at a little shop in Geneva (Illinois, not Switzerland).
More flowers from the garden. These yellow flowers are really fragrant.
They’re not tulips, although similar. They’re all over my garden and keep spreading!
They’re perched inside another aqua bottle (from the dump).
All 3 of these little guys are from the nearby dump, which by the way, is mostly bottles,
old metal scraps, a couple of tires, and small appliances. So it’s not too gross or anything.
I wrapped lace around the front one using spray adhesive. I love the discoloring on the bottles.
I’m still working on the middle one. I’ve got some ribbon, twine, little keys and clock faces I can add.
I just haven’t made a decision yet on the rest of its embellishments.
All of these were found at our little secret dumpsite. I gave this faintly blue one a bunny tag for Easter.
The one on the left is a transfer – I’m still trying different transfer techniques to find the best one.
Here’s a bottle from Rosemary’s flea market booth.
I love the nubby texture and the Old World finish.
I have another one of her bottles, but in a darker finish.
Here’s my version of the Old World finish. The graphic is from The Graphic Fairy.
I painted the clear bottle with Graphite ASCP, then layered on a bit of white gesso.
I used Mod Podge to apply the graphic, then coated the entire bottle with another coat of Mod Podge.
I used the same technique for this bottle and then added a tag, which I bought at Rosemary’s Etsy Shop.
If you’ve never visited her blog, take a peek at http://www.villabarnes.com/.
This French graphic is also from The Graphics Fairy.
I’ve saved the best for last. I absolutely ADORE this big bottle.
The top is a doorknob, and it has a little paper butterfly hanging inside.
Scraps of script paper adorn the front. I purchased this at a local store.
I mean, seriously, isn’t it darling? Who would think to hang a butterfly inside a bottle from a doorknob?
The small bottle in front is from our little dump. Doesn’t its finish match the big bottle perfectly?
I have more bottles to finish and when those are done, there are still a heckuva lot more at the dump callin’ my name.
Love this post…
I’m now inspired for the evening…
Thanks…
Blessings Lori
I love bottles lately also. I don’t know why. Just that the shapes are interesting. I bought one yesterday and after I got home i wished that I would have ought another one. It was a Bell brand jar about a foot in height. About as round as a quart bottle. Never saw one like that before. Interesting. Hate when that happens.
I love all your bottles! TFS!
xox
I forgot to say how much I LOVE the green bottle in your post!
All are so lovely . Its amazing what you can do with a bottle isnt it ! Happy Easter to you and your family !
I love the aqua blue bottles and the bottle w the bunny and the bottle w the butterfly so cute!
Love those old bottles.I too am using these more and more with my decorating.Especially those mason jars.I have found many of them at an antique shop close to my house.But very cheap prices.I LOVE the larger blue mason jars.I am going to be heading over to grab a couple more.
You have a great collection.I love ht old world look on the bottles you and Rosemary made.You are lucky to live so close to Kane.
Love that wire basket too.And that wood piece on your table looks great with those bottles.
Anne
Those are some terrific bottles. I used to collect bottles, think during my get rid of stuff phase I got rid of them. Silly me.
~Bliss~
Sure, blame it on me. lol You are really rockin’ the old world finish. Nice job, Jennifer. Thanks for the shout out.
Wow there’s some gorgeous bottle love going on there. I was going to say I loved the blue, which I do…. then I got further into your post and saw the lace wrapped bottles. They are very sweet and would be a great way to use old lace.
Hope your Easter is travelling well
Carolyn
You have quite a collection of bottles. Don’t know what it is about them that draws us to them.
You have a great collection of bottles. I love using them as vases too.
Mary Alice
The bottles are great and love what you did with them!!! I also collect bottles and am very much into the aqua scene….what is it with us??? hugs…cleo
You certainly have some beautiful bottles. I’m not sure which is my favorite…I can’t decide between the aqua ones and the one with the butterfly!
Okay, fess up, where IS that dump? I only live a few miles away you know lol. My favorites are the blue Atlas jars hands down. I’ll be looking for them at the Kane County Flea soon! Also love your old world charm bottles.
xoxo
Kathleen
I have everyone on the look out for bottles for me, too, & my dad found an Atlas jar for me over the weekend… it wasn’t aqua, but a jar, nonetheless! LoL! Love the wire bottle carrier
All of your bottles are wonderful, Jennifer! I have some of the aqua Atlas jars and I truly love them. There is something about glass and metal that looks so nice together. I’m going to have to find a dump around here!
I love your collection of bottles they are very pretty.
Cynthia
I love your bottle collection! The aqua ones are a favorite but the others in your collection have so much character. Fun post!
What a great collection. I was in love with the green bottle until I saw the one with the butterfly. That is just the cutest thing.
Wonderful day.
Loving ALL your beautiful bottles! 🙂 chris
Love all your bottles!
These are so pretty!
Love what you did with the bottles. Great ideas and so pretty!
Oh, I am with you, I love bottles. Your look beautiful. Karie
Wow just look at the variety of bottles you have! So lovely, each so different and unique! Love the canning jars on that old piece of wood!
I am loving all of those bottles. My favorite is the little wire bottle holder.
I LOVE those aqua bottles…wonder if I can find some for me? The baby’s breath really looks great…the whole centerpiece is really pretty.
I have a jar a whole lot like the one you found in Geneva. I’m a sucker or wire and bottles too!
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
Wow you are so talented! I love finding old bottles and you have done some really cute/creative things with them. Thanks for the ideas! I would love for you to share this at my link party
http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/2012/04/share-it-link-party-6.html
We are kindred jar lovin’ spirits! Every photo makes me swoon!
Yvonne
These are beautiful! What fun, and inspiring,
I love, love, love your bottles. I think the bottles are my favorite thing that I’ve discovered in blogland. Now to find some of my own!!
So much bottle inspiration!! I love them all…but my favorite is the first. Simply beautiful!!
Hi Jennifer!
I love your bottles…all of them. there is just such a good feeling to have something from the past.
♥charlotte
What’s not to love about those bottles??? I love bottles too, always have. I think the colored ones probably make my heart beat a little faster but clear with a rusty crusty top is a winner too.
Have a great weekend,
Judy
You have a lovely bottle collection. My favourites are the aqua ones, but maybe because that is what I collect as well 🙂
Beautiful! I love the aqua and baby’s breath–very, VERY springy!
Ok, Jennifer…I had NO idea that you were as beautifully crafty as Rosemary! What an amazing job, girlie!!! Love them all!! I have a bunch of those aqua jars waiting to go to my booth….but it’s soooo hard to give them up because they’re so pretty – especially the way you’ve displayed them! 🙂
xoxo laurie
I love what you have done with the bottles! I love those Aqua ones–the pictures are beautiful with the baby’s breath. So sweet!
Lovely!
Your table is so beautiful. Love love love it! Visiting from Feathered Nest Friday 🙂
Greetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
I love vintage bottles too! Especially loving the one with the lace wrapped around it, so pretty!
I’m going to have to and find some vintage bottles-these ideas are gorgeous! Your pictures are stunning too.
My weekly Say G’day Saturday Linky Party is on now and I would be so thrilled if you could join in and link up this great post!
Best wishes for a fabulous weekend!
Natasha in Oz
The Aqua bottles are just beautiful. Especially when the sun’s ray passes through the them. 2$ a pop isn’t that bad, considering that you can use it for a long time.
Rob Feckler
Gorgeous! Featuring you tomorrow! XO, Aimee
OMG!!! I love that big bottle and you are SO right….who thinks of these things? Not me! I wish I could be that creative! Love yurs too…I need to get me some ASCP!!!!