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Friday, 31 May 2013

Peachy Pots of Pinterest Perfection!

Hello my lovelies! I'm feeling very chirpy today, thanks to appearance of sunshine! Phew! Soooooo tired of wearing my raincoat! Well, feeling a little more industrious, I thought I'd tackle a venture I've been meaning to for a while. As you may have guessed by now if you're a follower of this blog, I am a Pinterest-a-holic. My fingers pin faster than grade A typing student! But, I do ponder some times whether the loveliness and wonderful ideas will ever be embraced, tried or tested. So, I intend to do just that! I am going to pick a few of my favourite bucket list pins, put them to the test, and share the results with you as, and when I do so. 

Today's attempt was Matryoshka Salt and Pepper pots. Ever thought of turning these lovely ladies into something useful for the dinner table? Well, thanks to Country Living who gave us the idea, I have set to work...

You'll need...

♥ Matryoshka (Russian) Dolls
♥ Drawing pin (Sharp!)
♥ Drill with very small drill bit, about 1/16      
  inch.


























First, make little pilot holes by pushing the drawing pin through the top of your dolly...easy does it. Take care not to crack the paintwork! I did 5 hole for the salt pot, and four for the pepper...


























Drill at the ready...
I was a little apprehensive...didn't want to inflict too much damage to my little beauties!


























Be brave, and drill away!


























Fill with salt, pepper, and you're done! Peachy perfect pots of perfection! Pinterest comes up trumps!



















































Happy Friday!
Blessings
Tania ♥
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14 comments:

  1. La modista de Atenea31 May 2013 at 06:22

    wow! I love the idea, but I wouldn't be so brave with the drill!
    congrats for your blog!

    kisses
    Diana

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    1. Tania3 June 2013 at 22:58

      Hi Diana! Thank you for stopping by, and for your lovely comments! Do pop in again! Tania ♥

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  2. Lisa31 May 2013 at 09:17

    Hi There! I came through via Sew Many Ways and I just had to stop and say, what a cute blog you have and I LOVE your salt & pepper ladies, they're adorable, as is your picture with the drill. I think that's the same look I get on my face every time I pick one up. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Tania3 June 2013 at 22:57

      Hi Lisa! So great to hear from you. Glad you like this post! Hope to see you again soon! Tania ♥

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  3. Witchcrafted Life31 May 2013 at 18:56

    So darling!!! You are the cutest thing, dear gal - if you had a DIY/craft show, I think it would my favourite thing on TV.

    ♥ Jessica

    *PS* I love Russian nesting dolls so much! My paternal grandpa (who, incidentally is Russian himself) worked on the docks in Vancouver for many years, and would sometimes buy sets for my grandma off some of the ships from the (then) USSR that they were unloading, which she displayed on a shelf in their kitchen. I always loved looking up at all their smiling painted faces when eating a meal around my grandparents' kitchen table.

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    1. Tania3 June 2013 at 22:56

      Hi Jessica! Happy memories like the ones of your grandparents, are so precious, aren't they! Now, let me think...a DIY/craft show...hmmmm...I don't know if 'Health and Safety' regulations would allow it in the UK! ;) Hee-hee...Have a great week m'darlin!
      Tania ♥

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  4. Anonymous1 June 2013 at 06:00

    This is just divine! Now I want a set...

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    1. Tania3 June 2013 at 22:50

      Awww...glad you like it. It was so much easier to do than I thought! Go get yours! Tania ♥

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  5. Penny1 June 2013 at 09:58

    That is too clever Tania, what good fun. I love the pic of you with your drill, girl power or what :o) Hooray for Pinterest xxx Penny
    Look forward to seeing what you do next from your crafty bucket list xxx

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    1. Tania3 June 2013 at 22:49

      Hi Penny! Lovely to hear from you! Yip, that bucket list is growing...such great ideas on Pinterest! Hope your week is full of sunshine! Tania ♥

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  6. SLR2 June 2013 at 17:21

    Hi Tania! That is such a cute and clever idea, i love it! I love russian nesting doll anything. you look like Rosie the Riveter in the pic with your drill...so cute! love your blog too...adding it to my list!

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    1. Tania3 June 2013 at 22:46

      Hi Stacey! Glad you popped in and said hello! Rosie the riveter was just the look I was going for! :) Glad you like the nesting dolls...I have a little obsession! Have a super week! Tania ♥

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  7. Madelief3 June 2013 at 12:05

    You look really scary on the photo Tania, but I love the way the dolls turned out!

    Happy week!

    Madelief x

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    1. Tania3 June 2013 at 22:44

      Hee-hee...a woman with a drill is a scary thing! Have a wonderful week Madelief! Tania ♥

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