Sunday, March 7, 2010

Another MacKenzie-Childs knock-off

I wanted a few of these cookie jars, but they cost $45.00 ea:
So, I went to Hobby Lobby and bought 2 cookie jars for $3.99 (on sale 2 for 1).
I painted black and white checks on the lids
A few years ago I went to the MacKenzie-Childs Odds and Ends store in Aurora and bought some beads and gold trims for cents. I knew that someday I would "need" them.
So I stacked them and created "handles"
Now I have 2 cookie jars that resemble the M-C originals!
I am linking up with Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch and Make it for Monday at Cottage Instincts and Motivate me Monday at Keeping it Simple

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Patti @ Pandoras Box
Patti @ Pandoras Box

I live in central NY and I am a retired family and consumer science teacher. I enjoy all types of crafting, decorating and cooking

36 comments:

  1. Keetha BroylesMarch 7, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Really awesome - - - you are really good at this "knock off" stuff!!!!

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  2. UnknownMarch 7, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Those turned out great, Patti! Good job!

    Nancy

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  3. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 7, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    WOW, they sure do like like the real thing to me! Great job!! :-)

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  4. Sonny GMarch 7, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Terrific ~!!! scathingly brilliant idea..

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  5. AnonymousMarch 7, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    Oh, these are just the cutest things! You're so creative! Now where are the cookies? :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  6. HeidiMarch 7, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    loving the black & white checks! these are cute!

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 7, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Love this! I love MacKenzie-Childs stuff, too {the black and white checker and harlequins are my favs}!

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  8. MarigeneMarch 7, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Those cookie jars came out fantastic!

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  9. Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and PetalsMarch 7, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Love this - how did you do it - you must post a tutorial on how you got the painting just right.
    I love MacKenzie-Childs stuff and would love to make this.
    Sylvia

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  10. Anita@TheycallmejammiMarch 7, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    The knock-off canisters look great..very close to the inspiration canisters. Loving your blog and I've signed up as a follower. Please come by and visit with me when you have a chance.

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  11. Katie OlthoffMarch 7, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    I love the black and white!

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  12. *March 7, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Wow! I love these. I can't wait to make these for a friend of mine. It will be the perfect birthday gift.

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  13. MaggieMarch 7, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    I already had serious Hobby Lobby Envy and you go and make is WORSE!!!

    Adorable!

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  14. AnnyMarch 7, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Hey those are really cool looking! I'm glad Past You had enough foresight to buy those beads :)

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  15. Jennifer {Studio JRU}March 7, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    So cute!! Don't you just love Hobby Lobby?! :) Great job!
    ~Jennifer
    www.studiojru.com

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  16. KaysiMarch 7, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Those are super cute! I love that you painted the lids checkered. How fun.

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  17. CindyMarch 7, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    Those turned out super cute! Nice job, I love them!!!

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  18. JaneMarch 7, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Patti,
    These turned out great! That is a wonderful knock-off!! Only thing missing is the cookies :-)
    Jane

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  19. UnknownMarch 8, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    super cute. Want them...

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  20. KammyMarch 8, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    I love them - they are sooooo cute !
    Kammy

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  21. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 8, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    The cookie jars are wonderful. My DIL loves Mackenzie-Childs but the prices make it prohibitive for her to own but a few pieces. Looks like I found a project I can make for her b'day. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  22. Bonnie @ House of GraceMarch 8, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    WOW!!! Great job!!! I can learn from you girl. I found you from Make it for Monday. I am your newest follower!!! I can't wait to see what you do next!

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  23. NancyMarch 8, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Yay, Patti! I love having everything on hand for such a great transformation. Love them.

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  24. Holly LefevreMarch 8, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Those are fantastic. I love the way the look. Great idea..the handles you created are fabulous.

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  25. One Cheap B*tchMarch 8, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Oh my goodness, how cute are these?! I wish I had the counter space for something like this. I would love to keep my kids' goodies in there rather than all over my kitchen. LOL!

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  26. TerryMarch 8, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Thanks for the nice comment - had to check out your blog! How creative you are with the canisters - I can't wait to check out the rest of your creativity!

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  27. SarahJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Clever girl! These are darling. ~ Sarah

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  28. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    These lool GREAT! I love anything by MacKenzie Childs. What a great idea!

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  29. Lucydesignsart.comOctober 24, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    oh I love Mackenzie Childs stuff! I like to do the checks too...these look great

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  30. C.J.October 30, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I really like the way your cookie jars turned out. I have purchased quite a bit of her things but now that life has changed I will be making the rest of them... :) do you suppose you could tell us how you got those checks so perfect looking? Please? I could make some for Christmas presents. Thanks and especially thanks for sharing.

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  31. MandyNovember 14, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Hi Patti, I'm featuring your Mackenzie-Child cookie jars tomorrow night (Monday) at Project Queen's #8 Highlight Party!

    Thanks so much for linking them up. Hope you come back this week for another fun party!

    Mandy
    www.projectqueen.org

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  32. bjNovember 19, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    These look awesome, Patti.
    I am still looking for beads and gold trim but haven't found any I can afford. I ended up putting white knobs on my glass jars you painted lids for...they look really good but not like they should. :)
    xo bj

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  33. Tutti ChicMarch 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    these so look like the real deal!) chris

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  34. Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunkyApril 30, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Hi! I know this is an old post, but I just had to come see when I visited your blog and saw the heading.. I am a fan of MacKenzie Childs, too!
    I just painted salt and pepper grinders like this, and the cookie jars would be a fun addition! Thanks! I am definitely going to browse around your blog some more, but for now, I'm off to Hobby Lobby! LOL

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  35. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 18, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    They look great Patti!

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