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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

The Land Of Misfit Lids


I guess if I were to name I gift that I have, it would be that
I love to rescue unwanted, needy and lonely things.
Yes, from cats to items at the auctions left for the trash,
I take pity on them and bring them home with me. haha.
I provide their needs, be it food and shelter or just
a run through the dishwasher (dishes, not cats!).
I have a little stash of pretty lids that I'd brought home
and when I find a jar or canister that it fits, I put them
together to create a pretty storage container.









I have more...maybe this will have to become an 
ongoing series of posts...lol....

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46 comments:

  1. DonDecember 22, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Those are so cute together! Looks like they were already made for each other. Nothing like being a "rescuer" of misplaced things....Just don't get misplaced WITH them. LOL

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2015 at 9:27 PM

      Well, I'll try! If I go missing,
      send out the posse, won't you?

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  2. MarthaDecember 22, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    They're wonderful!
    I could see me doing something like that. I always feel bad for the lost and dejected too.
    :0)

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2015 at 9:30 PM

      It's good to care for the dejected, I firmly believe that.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 22, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Oh how fun! I love the way you have re-purposed these beautiful lids. I have been known to use pretty lids as paper weights. I hope you will continue to share these! Merry Christmas.

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2015 at 9:30 PM

      I have a few lids that I've weighted with plaster of paris and used as paper weights...
      it's a fun project and they turn out lovely! I've given the as gifts!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 22, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    p.s. I thought of a "lid" story to share with you. When my mom and dad married in 1947, she purchased her china pattern from Sears (Wembley by Harmony House). The base to the covered bowl was broken, so they sent her a new one and included the lid. So, for all these years, we've had 2 lids to the covered dish and of course, nowdays, they are quite expensive/collectible!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2015 at 9:31 PM

      That is a great story! Yes, they are collectible and pricey....how fun to have two! haha.

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  5. SuzaDecember 22, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    Clever! The purple-y one is my favourite and the little bird one is adorable too. Love this idea. Might have to borrow it!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2015 at 9:31 PM

      Please do! I'm sure there are lonely lids up there, too! haha....

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  6. WandaDecember 22, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    You are so "repurposefull" (I know not a word.....but you have such a talent for re-purposing things. I love your lid collection and how you have given them a home and a purpose. Beautiful!!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2015 at 9:33 PM

      It's hard to leave those lids at the auction when you know they are going to be smashed in the
      trash! And it's really fun to find a bottom that fits the top! And I like your word! :)

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  7. A Brit in TennesseeDecember 22, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    I love the soft-hearted you, rescuing misfits, fur or porcelain, all to be loved and nurtured back to beauty....
    I love your mismatched lids, so full of character.
    ~Jo

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2015 at 9:34 PM

      I love the lids, too....the old ones..transferware....I can't leave them
      behind! I have an old blue willow one waiting for a suitable base.
      It looks like the size of a canister! Can't wait to get that one done!

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  8. photowannabeDecember 22, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    I do love your creativity. Wish I could have thought of that for a few lids that have gone to Lid Heaven..
    You have such a lovely collection.

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  9. Blondie's JournalDecember 22, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    Clever and cute!

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    Jane x

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  10. ChristineDecember 23, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    Well, if the lid fits, wear it!
    The jars wear them so well.

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  11. Eddie BluelightsDecember 23, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    Great idea and they do enhance the jars so well . . . clever girl . . . :)

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  12. ManuDecember 23, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    These are so cute!!!
    Wishing you Merry Christmas

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  13. Hilary Melton-ButcherDecember 23, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    Hi Betsy - such a clever idea. Your jars always look impeccably clean! Mine with just me here would have fingerprints all over them - my personal ones! Happy Christmas build up .. cheers Hilary

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  14. Pat HattDecember 23, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Cashews in jar?
    Works for my sand bar,
    Good no cats go through the dishwasher too
    They may not be too happy with you lol

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  15. LaurieDecember 23, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Cute, cute, cute! I love the birdie one. What a good heart and eye you have!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 24, 2015 at 9:48 AM

      I love the bird one, too! Hey, I got your lovely Christmas card!
      How sweet you are! It even had a moon on it! Lovely!

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    2. LaurieDecember 24, 2015 at 1:45 PM

      I'm glad you got it.....Merry Christmas! We're at Keystone, CO. It's 13 De F and snow everywhere. I'm in heaven.

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  16. The Silver FoxDecember 23, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Of course, there had to be a bird in there! :)

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  17. Anita JohnsonDecember 23, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    These are beauutiful, Betsy

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 24, 2015 at 9:49 AM

      Thank you! If I ever see a boston t on one, I'm sending it to you! :)

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  18. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Very cute...I like both, but maybe the bird one better. Merry Christmas, again!

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  19. Robert SmithDecember 23, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    You say "I love to rescue unwanted, needy and lonely things", Well, I'm unwanted, lonely, and desperately in need! What are my chances of being collected?

    I like those lids, very nice. You will soon need a bigger house for all the stuff you collect.

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  20. Robert SmithDecember 23, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    You say "I love to rescue unwanted, needy and lonely things", Well, I'm unwanted, lonely, and desperately in need! What are my chances of being collected?

    I like those lids, very nice. You will soon need a bigger house for all the stuff you collect.

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  21. MariDecember 23, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    That's a great gift with a beautiful result!

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  22. BettyDecember 23, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    I love the lids and so fun to find containers to fit!
    Merry Christmas..to you and your family!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 24, 2015 at 9:50 AM

      I'm always excited when I try a lid on something and it fits perfectly! yay!

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  23. BettyDecember 23, 2015 at 10:23 PM

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  24. RebeccaJanuary 2, 2016 at 9:23 AM

    I'm chuckling at the thought of you running your rescued cats through the dishwasher. I've often wished that I had a "children washer." It would make bath time so much easier. haha

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