Saturday, April 7, 2012

Soap Dispenser Makeover

Someone gave me some of that foaming soap from a Bath & Body Shop. It was lemon scented and I L-O-V-E-D it. But, sadly, I used it all up. I had seen several blogs on how to make your own foaming soap by adding 1 TBSP liquid soap, filling it with warm water and giving it a shake. Simple enough! The problem was....and this is just me.... the lemon design on the front didn't match my kitchen and it had been bugging me just a little. My kitchen is green and the yellow didn't look bad, but I figured it could be prettier, so....I gave it a makeover!
This was a super fast project and I can't believe I didn't do it before!
Here's the lowdown:
I traced a pattern on to some plastic vellum-type paper.  Really, anything you can see through to trace will work.  Then, I traced that template on a piece of background paper (you could use fabric) and cut it out.
Using a template that I had, I traced an oval on to a piece of contrasting paper for the center of the dispenser.
With a sponge brush and some Modge-Podge, I applied the larger label to the front of the dispenser to cover up the old label.  (I actually covered the back label too...they were the same size.)
After it dried, I gave the front another coat, put the little oval on in the center and coated the whole label one more time for a little water protection.  And, because I love a little sparkle in my day, I added a button with a tiny gem in the center.

Much better!  Now maybe I should take a look at the one in my bathroom.......
Linking Up: 504 Main: Tickled Pink, The Thrifty Home: Penny Pinching Party, Our Delightful Home: Show Me What You Got, Just Us Four: Pinworthy Projects, Seven Alive: LINK IT UP THURSDAY, The Shady Porch: Rock -n- Share, The Delectable Home: Show & Tell, Be Different Act Normal: Show and Tell Saturday, Gingerbread: Sweet Saturday, Pinkapotamus Pink Hippo Party, So Very Creative - So Creative Party ,Kammy's Korner: Trash 2 Treasure ,The Gunny Sack: What's In The Gunny Sack, A Diamond in the Stuff - Time to Shine, Not JUST a Housewife - Show Me What Ya Got ,Sugar Bee Crafts: Take a Look Tuesday, The Trendy Treehouse: Create and Share, The NY Melrose Family: Whimsy Wednesday, Clean & Scentsible: The Creative Spark, Someday Crafts - Whatever Goes Wednesday, Serenity You: Serenity Saturday, The Stuff of Success - Success U , 52 Mantels: Thursdays Are YOUR Days, live.laugh.rowe. - live laugh linky thursday, Beyond the Picket Fence: Under $100 Linky Party, Night Owl Crafting: Hoo's Got Talent?, Thrifty Decorating: Thrifty Thursdays, Fireflies and Jellybeans: Show Off Your Stuff Party
These Peas Taste Funny - Link It Up Thursday, Two Yellow Birds Decor - Thursdays Temptations
School House Scraps - Weekend Wind Up, It's a Hodgepodge Life: It's a Hodgepodge Friday
Happy Hour Projects - Freestyle Friday, Bacon Time with the Hungry Hypo: Anything Goes Linky
The Grant Life - Financial Friday, While He Was Napping: Weekend Wander, How to Nest for Less: Just a Party with My Peeps, Uncommon Design Online - Uncommonly Yours, Grateful Belly: What's New Wednesday, Handy Man, Crafty Woman: Wicked Awesome Wednesday, Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesday, My Girlish Whims: Your Whims Wednesday, White Lights on Wednesday: Wednesday Whatsits, A Creative Princess: It's a PartyI Gotta Create: The Mother Lode, Chic On A Shoestring: Flaunt It Friday, Creation Corner: Friday Link Party, Five Days.....5 Ways - Feature Friday Free-For-All, Tatertots & Jello: Weekend Wrap Up, Kims Kandy Kreations: Shindig Saturday
Six Sisters' Stuff: Strut Your Stuff, Wayward Girls' Crafts: Wayward Weekend, Nifty Thrifty Things - nifty thrifty Sunday, Scout's Stitches: Scout's Sweet Features & Sunday Linky, The Tablescaper: Seasonal Sundays, A Rosie Sweet Home: Sunday Round Up, Boogieboard Cottage: Masterpiece Monday, Twigg Studios: Sunday Show-Off, Shaken Together: What's Shakin', Randee's Organized Chaos: Sleepy Sunday Linky, My 1929 Charmer: Sunday's Best Par.tay!, Under the Table and Dreaming: Sunday Showcase Party, Alderberry Hill: Make the Scene Monday
Homeaker on a Dime: Creative Bloggers Party & Hop, Serendipity & Spice: Manic Monday
Newlyweds on a Budget: Tutorial Tuesday, The Answer is Chocolate: BFF Open House Link Party
Heatherly Loves: Sunday Round Up, The Blackberry Vine: Tuesday To Do
Serenity youA Diamond in the Stuff






Serenity you












Tuesday To Do Party

















32 comments:

  1. Hi Danni! What a cute idea!! It turned out great. YAY! Happy Easter ;)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Why thank you Kelly! Hope you have a lovely Easter too!

      Delete
  2. Now, that's putting your thinking cap on! It looks lovely. ~ Maureen

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Maureen. It was so easy, don't know why I hadn't thought of it before!

      Delete
  3. What a great idea, Danni. I love the way it has turned out. Megan

    ReplyDelete
  4. Such a good idea for the recycle. You inspired me to keep the pretty bottles I got. Your tutorial is clear to follow.

    ReplyDelete
  5. I re-use those foaming bottles till they won't foam anymore. By time I'm finished with them they aren't looking very pretty. This is a great idea and so easy. I'm going to have to go buy some Modge Podge and give it a try.

    ReplyDelete
  6. I'm having one of those "why didn't I think of that" moments. I am so going to do this with my bottles. Great idea.

    ReplyDelete
  7. This is a really great project! Such a cute idea. I would love it if you would come link this up at my Pinworthy Projects Link Party.

    ReplyDelete
  8. That's awesome Danni- I never thought about covering it before. I have those decorative ceramic soap dispensers but I like Bath & Body works but I feel like I waste so much soap when I pour it into the ceramic container. I will definitely be doing this now! :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. Hi Danni,

    I found your blog over at Just Us Four link party. I love this idea. I can't wait to try it on my favorite B&BW soap in all the bathrooms. Thanks for sharing. Stop by for a visit. www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com.

    Michelle

    ReplyDelete
  10. C*U*T*E ! I have never made my own foaming soap , I may have to give it a try. Thanks for the tip :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. This is a great project! I found you at the Diamond in the Stuff link party, I'm your newest follower!

    ReplyDelete
  12. This is such a great idea. I love the custom lable. I would love for you to linking up to my Link Party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-9.html

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Super-cute & very clever! I love that soap & always buy a good supply when Bath & Body Works have their bi-annual sales!
    CAS

    ReplyDelete
  14. This is really pretty and so easy too!

    ReplyDelete
  15. That is so cute!! What a fun idea to spruce it up:) Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

    ReplyDelete
  16. Sometimes it's the little things. Fun redo - thaks for linking up.

    ReplyDelete
  17. great idea!!

    this is being featured on Serenity Saturday Link Party today!!!

    Natasha xxx

    ReplyDelete
  18. Very cute! I love the little gem on it!

    Thanks for linking!
    --Katie
    @ Creatively Living

    ReplyDelete
  19. Cute! Thanks so much for sharing at The Mother Lode linky party over at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina
    http://igottacreate.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  20. Thanks for linking up, you are being featured later this evening!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Hey Danni! You got the most views last week! This is awesome! :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. My favorite kind of craft, easy! Of course I didn't think of it so I shouldn't say that. . . It turned out really well and makes a difference. Thank you for sharing the idea with the rest of us. I found you through A Diamond in the Stuff and am now your newest follower!

    ReplyDelete
  23. This turned out so cute! I love the little bit of bling in the middle! Thanks so much for sharing with us this week!

    Take care,

    Trish

    ReplyDelete
  24. Oh great,
    Really you are sharing very wonderful idea. I love your idea. You did great research on this topic and it is totally mind blowing. The presentation of soap dispenser is very nice. I will also research on this topic.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Really great very nice blog post, Thanks for sharing this interesting and very informative content. Always keep sharing. cheap hand soap refill bag

    ReplyDelete