Laundry Tin and a Giveaway!

January 25th, 2011

I finished my new laundry tin…

and I LOOOVE IT.

Not only does it look great, it also solves a problem. I buy the large box of detergent from Costco for my laundry. It doesn’t fit in my cupboard, or in the space under my cupboards. It just sits there in the way, looking quite ugly.

My new tin started it’s life ugly too… it was an ammunition box.

I think I’ve improved its form and function. Don’t you?

All it took was a little spray paint and some very cool vinyl lettering.

My lettering was inexpensive, at only a couple of dollars. It was also VERY easy to apply to my tin. The letters were on a strip already spaced perfectly. I measured my tin, made little pencil marks as guides, removed the backing and applied the strip of letter. I used a Popsicle stick to make sure the vinyl adhered to my tin nicely and then peeled off the transfer tape. It took just a few minutes and was super slick.

The inspiration for this project came from a detergent tin from Ballard Designs that sold for about $60. My tin cost a fraction of that.

I got my vinyl lettering from Say It On The Wall and am excited they are sponsoring a $25 gift certificate giveaway here at Make it Do.

You could order this cool vinyl for your laundry room.

What about these awesome labels for organizing your pantry? I love these.

You can also order something custom like I did. There are lots of fonts and colors to choose from. I simply gave Laura the dimensions of my tin and the font and coloring I wanted and she worked out the details.

Be sure to click over to Say It On The Wall to see all of the wonderful vinyls available. You could have a lot of fun with a

$25 Gift Certificate

To enter to win click over and become a follower of Say It On The Wall Blog. Then leave a comment here.

If you’d like to enter twice become a fan of Say It On The Wall on Facebook and leave a comment here saying “I’m a fan.”

Contest ends Thursday January 27 at 10 PM MST.

Winner will be announced on Friday.

To be even sweeter, Say It On The Wall is offering a

30% coupon

to Make it Do readers this week only.

Simply add the code: DO30 when you checkout.

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76 Responses to “Laundry Tin and a Giveaway!”

Terry:

January 25, 2011 at 5:06 AM

I’m a follower! :)
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January 25, 2011 at 5:07 AM

I’m a fan! :)
Phyllis Wilson:

January 25, 2011 at 5:13 AM

I am a follower of Say It On The Wall.
Phyllis Wilson:

January 25, 2011 at 5:13 AM

I am also a fan on facebook.
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January 25, 2011 at 5:48 AM

I’m a follower!
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January 25, 2011 at 5:48 AM

I’m a fan!
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January 25, 2011 at 6:08 AM

Im a follower :)
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January 25, 2011 at 6:09 AM

I’m a fan :)
MaryBeth:

January 25, 2011 at 6:58 AM

I’m a follower! :-)
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January 25, 2011 at 6:59 AM

I’m a fan! :-)
Milisa @ Miss in the Kitchen:

January 25, 2011 at 7:01 AM

I am a fan. You have the best ideas and you make them happen. I just love coming to your site and seeing it all.
Lea-Ann:

January 25, 2011 at 7:20 AM

I follow them and you!
Lisa Wilson:

January 25, 2011 at 7:21 AM

I follow your blog. Thank you for the chance to win!
Lisa Wilson:

January 25, 2011 at 7:21 AM

I’m on fan on fb too.
thank you!!
Adriana:

January 25, 2011 at 7:28 AM

Those are so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
Jen:

January 25, 2011 at 7:28 AM

I am a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win.
Jen:

January 25, 2011 at 7:28 AM

I am a fan on FB. Thanks for the chance to win!
Anne Marie:

January 25, 2011 at 7:38 AM

I am a follower.
Mindy W:

January 25, 2011 at 7:54 AM

I barely convinced my father-in-law to let me alter an old church pew. I don’t know that I can now convince him to relinquish all rights to an ammo box so I can spray paint it! But your’s looks fabulous!
mandy sadler:

January 25, 2011 at 8:57 AM

I am a follower – thanks for the chance…
mandy sadler:

January 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

Im a fan – thanks for the chance…
Carrie:

January 25, 2011 at 9:14 AM

I’m a fan!
Liz J:

January 25, 2011 at 9:20 AM

i follow you both!
missy:

January 25, 2011 at 9:40 AM

I am such a fan of make it do! I am following your example and also chose to work on my laundry room – yea! I am now following SAY IT ON THE WALL too! Can’t wait to see what you do next!
Colleen:

January 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

Love the laundry box!
thanks for the giveaway. I follow their blog too!
Lisa Casey:

January 25, 2011 at 10:38 AM

My boys would be APPALLED by what you did to that ammunition box!! lol (they love military stuff) I on the other hand think it’s simply genius! Amazing work!
Ranae Broadhead:

January 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM

im a follower!
Ranae Broadhead:

January 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM

im a fan!
Stacy:

January 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

Cute! I’m a follower.
Stacy:

January 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

I’m a fan too!
Christephi:

January 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM

I’m a new follower of Say It On the Wall. I’ve always loved words and I “need” to put words on my walls! :-)
Christen:

January 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM

I’m a new follower of Say it On the Wall : )
I LOVE your new laundry tin!
Christen
Melissa:

January 25, 2011 at 12:02 PM

I’m a follower now!
Your laundry tin is great!
Melissa:

January 25, 2011 at 12:03 PM

And I just became a fan on Facebook :) Cute stuff!
Amy Kirchhoff:

January 25, 2011 at 12:16 PM

I’m a blog follower.
Amy Kirchhoff:

January 25, 2011 at 12:16 PM

I “Liked” them on FB.
Josh Ison:

January 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM

nice. I want!
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage:

January 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM

I became a follower.

I love that you took something that looked ugly and had an ugly purpose and remade it into something that looks terrific and has a terrific practical purpose.

I am inspired by your Laundry Week. I’m going to work hard to get all of my out-of-control laundry finished up by Friday.

Laura
Kelly:

January 25, 2011 at 1:46 PM

I love this…
I just began following their blog ~ Thanks :o)
Kelly:

January 25, 2011 at 1:47 PM

I also became a ‘fan’ on facebook :o)
Thank you again!
Paula:

January 25, 2011 at 2:55 PM

Love it! I am following their blog and became a fan on facebook! THANKS!
aly:

January 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM

Love this idea—I have an ugly tin that needs a face lift!
aly:

January 25, 2011 at 5:51 PM

I’m a fan
Ashley:

January 25, 2011 at 8:56 PM

I’m a follower.
Courtney Q:

January 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM

I’m a follower!
Courtney Q:

January 25, 2011 at 9:14 PM

I’m a fan on Facebook!
Danelle:

January 25, 2011 at 9:31 PM

They have so many great options! I love the pantry ones! I follow their blog!
Julia B:

January 25, 2011 at 9:59 PM

I’m a fan on Facebook.
Dawn:

January 25, 2011 at 10:02 PM

I am a follower.
holly:

January 25, 2011 at 10:09 PM

I’m a “follower”. I love that detergent box, we have the same problem with costco items! (and husbands that like to buy ammo boxes)
holly:

January 25, 2011 at 10:10 PM

I’m a fan now too!
Tracy:

January 26, 2011 at 4:47 AM

Count me in too as a follower. I love how you recycled the ammunition box into something so useful and attractive.
Trisha:

January 26, 2011 at 5:53 AM

I am a follower!!!
Marmee:

January 26, 2011 at 9:07 AM

I’m a follower!
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January 26, 2011 at 9:07 AM

I’m a fan!
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January 26, 2011 at 9:08 AM

I love words! I have told my friends too!
Suanna:

January 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM

Fun!
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January 26, 2011 at 3:04 PM

I’m a fan!
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January 26, 2011 at 3:05 PM

I am a Make-it-do follower!
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January 26, 2011 at 4:49 PM

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January 26, 2011 at 4:50 PM

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Dayna:

January 26, 2011 at 4:56 PM

Hi, I’m Dayna, and I’m a vinyl addict. Count me in as the newest follower!
tracy:

January 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM

I’m a follower!
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January 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM

I’m a fan!
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January 26, 2011 at 7:33 PM

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January 26, 2011 at 7:34 PM

I’m a follower!
Michelle Underwood:

January 27, 2011 at 6:59 AM

follower of Say It On The Wall Blog.
Carrie:

January 27, 2011 at 8:05 AM

Where can I find a tin like that? I’d love to make my own and get rid of the huge, unsightly box. And I’d love to make my pantry more functional — any ideas where I can find a good deal on large canisters like the ones in the photos for my dry goods? Thanks!
Dana:

January 27, 2011 at 9:20 AM

I’m following the blog!
Dana:

January 27, 2011 at 9:21 AM

I’m a fan on Facebook now too! Thanks for the opportunity!
rockelle dixon:

January 27, 2011 at 2:10 PM

i am a follower!!!!!!
rockelle dixon:

January 27, 2011 at 2:17 PM

AND NOW I AM ALSO A FAN!
I LOVE YOUR LAUNDRY BOX…WHERE DO YOU GET THE AMMUNITION BOX?
Andi S:

January 27, 2011 at 4:46 PM

I follow Say it on the Wall’s blog on GFC
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January 27, 2011 at 4:46 PM

I like Say it on the Wall on Facebook
Melissa H:

January 27, 2011 at 6:11 PM

Ok I’m hooked up with the say it on the wall blog through gfc, please count me in for the give away :) thanks for the chance to win!
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