My Little French Crock for Utensils

My last trip to Goodwill resulted in a couple of finds that I knew could be transformed. The first project I shared was a little cherub for the wall, which you can see here. The second project is a little crock I transformed into a kitchen utensil holder, with a bit of French flair.

I’m getting ready to re-do my kitchen in a French Country theme.
Not a major overhaul … just decorative touches for now.
So yes, I realize this label from Graphics Fairy is a perfume label 
and would be better suited for the bedroom. Sigh. Details!
All I know is, I liked the picture.
The little crock looked like this when I bought it for 99 cents. 
I dry-brushed white gesso on it to give it a little more depth.
You could get the same affect with a flat, white paint.
I printed the label from Graphics Fairy, added a little bit of Distressed Ink, 
and then applied the label with Mod Podge.
Once the Mod Podge dried, I brushed another coat of Mod Podge over the entire pot and label.
I’ve had that rolling pin for over 30 years. I bought it at a garage sale for 75 cents.
It’s seen its share of pie crusts and cinnamon rolls … and still works like a charm.
The wooden spoons are a little beat up. I prefer not to use a mixer.
The stool is one of a pair from the local flea market. You can read about the stool makeover here.
I’m still gathering things for the kitchen to give it a French flair. Painting cabinets is next.

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  1. Jennifer this is really awesome, do not worry the graphic is just perfect for that project, I like it very very much, always do love things you do. This one is really cute, thank you for sharing.

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  7. Wow, the crock turned out great – it looks quite vintage now. I love how you’ve saved reliable old baking tools. 🙂

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  9. Jennifer,
    I like that graphic too!Looks great on your crock.Can’t wait to see how you use these in your kitchen.
    ((Hugs))
    Anne

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  10. Thanks for stopping by…now I get to scroll through all your sweet posts. 🙂 Love what you did with that little crock. No matter that it’s a perfume label…if you love it, go for it. It’s all about living with what you love so it’ll be gorgeous in your french country kitchen.
    Blessings & hugs,
    Karen

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  15. Welcome Jennifer-

    I love what you did with the utensil pot. and your staging and pics. are great too. All around great job. Also, I am thrilled to have a new party goer at COM. The more the merrier. Have a great night. Jen

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  26. Jennifer could you please tell me the exact link from graphics fairy you got this perfume image? I did a search to find it but with no luck. Thank you very much. Again I love this project very much, I keep looking at it again and again.

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