I promised some artwork for you last week and here it is! After spending an hour looking for my paint brushes (it had been a long time....), I spread out my painting supplies and got to work. I used my laptop to listen to the GOP convention speeches while working on my project.
What was my project? Here it is. It's a 'bag box.' This is where I store all my plastic grocery bags. I push them down from the top and....
when I need to reuse one, I pull it out from the bottom.
I had painted the ivy around the edges about 3 years ago but the center panel was blank. (Actually, it probably has about 6 coats of different coloured paint, because it takes me a loooooong time to decide what I like.) But ever since I did my little kitchen makeover, I knew I'd be adding a few sunflowers to finish it off. I used a pattern from an old Donna Dewberry book that my friend gave me...she always has such nice and natural looking flowers.
I never have to go looking for grocery bags now because I have the box hanging on my kitchen wall. It looks like part of the decor!
So now I need to know, do you still use plastic bags or do you bring your own canvas style bags for grocery day?
14 comments:
Your bag holder is very cute. Yes, we still use plastic bags. My husband "collects" them. He likes them for taking out to the garbage can everyday instead of using a bigger bag. He will stick them everywhere if I don't watch him. He will be a very sad man when they go completely away.
I love your bag holder, you are a very talented painter, we do not use plastic bags here we have our own reusable canvas bags , I love my bag it just goes right back in my car when I am done with it, but sometimes if I forget to put it back in the car we have to use plastic which can also come in handle to put things in what a great show and tell have a blessed weekend....
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Your art supplies look just like mine...and I LOVE your bag holder...what a clever, CLEVER idea.
My show n tell is all about Fall. Starting with the fireplace! Stop by if you can find time. Hot mulled Apple Cider is being served!
I love your bag holder! Much prettier than what I use. I hate to admit but we are half and half on using the plastic bags or reusable bags. I still use the plastic bags for disposing daily what I scoop out of the litter box. They tie nicely and out the door immediately!
I wanted to add, I went back and looked at your 're-model' and your sunflower garland is so cheery! The plastic bag bin fits perfectly!
you have a talent! Your bag holder is very pretty!
We are still using plastic bags as well. I go grocery shopping twice a month so I get a lot of groceries at once.
Very nice job. I admire people who have the ability to paint.
Susan
Good Morning!
I love coffee, your bloggie home is precious! Your painting is awesome! I love your baggie holder :).
Have a Fantastic Friday!
Kathi :)
What a beautiful bag holder :)
My Show and Tell
You got talent girl!! Wish I could paint like that!
You paint very well! Good job!
So beautiful! You are very talented! And congratulations on your award :)!
It's so beautiful, Jessica!! Yes, I still use plastic bags. Don't tell anyone..hehehe. I reuse them for lining the smaller garbage buckets in the house, cat litter and the doggie "you know what" in the back yard. LOL
~Kelli
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