Wednesday 24 April 2013

Up-Cycled Painted Tin Cans


 I love tin cans! I love painting them and storing bits and bobs in them....
So today I'm sharing my latest tin can project. 

I wanted to make a few caddies for the Entryway Storage Bench - to pop sunglasses and pens and stuff in.  I wanted handles so I could hang them and when the kids came home from a party with the sweetest party treat boxes - I nabbed the wire handles super quick!

Here's what you need:
Tin cans,  wire for handles (or like me - you can recycle handles),wire for attaching the handles, rub on decals, paint and twine.

 

Its seriously as easy as paint and accessorize! 
I love those rub on decals, LOVE them!!! (you can get them in the scrap booking section of most craft stores)

 
We had a small reprieve in the weather today so we took the photo shoot outside!

 
The girls insisted on picking my last few daises and they look so pretty in the tins. I let them enjoy the last few blooms from Summer...

 
Check out my other Tins, can you tell I love me some tin can projects?


Threaded Valentine Tins

I hope I inspired you to recycle those cans...

Take Care everyone,

xxx

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38 comments:

  1. I love this idea! We have been painting so I do have paint cans! I hate to see them all go to the trash/recycle, especially when you can make something so fabulous from them! I found you today from the Creative Blog :) Krista @ A Handful of Everything

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    1. Ooh Krista - how cool that you have paint cans to decorate! Right! Now I need some paint cans! Thanks so much for stopping by xx Nat

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  2. Love those! They are so pretty! I will keep my tin cans next time. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

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    1. Aw thanks Allie. I love my tin cans. So glad you are back xx

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  3. I absolutely love this idea! You've inspired me, I have to find time to do this type of stuff because it feeds my soul!
    ~Kelly

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    1. Thank you so much Kelly - what I love about these sorts of projects is that they are quick and easy to do too xxx

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  4. These are gorgeous and an awesome idea to use rub-ons :)

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    1. Kirsty I need shares in a rub-on factory! I love them!

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  5. I love your Up-Cycled Painted Tin Cans - they are so sweet, Natalie! I love the sweet sayings you chose too! Great pics, tutorial & share! xoxo Pinning!!!

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    1. Thank you so much for pinning Mary - you're the pinning queen!

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  6. I love these Natalie! I love all of your tins, but these may be my favorite! I'm guessing I'll be seeing these all over the blog world in the next couple of weeks!

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    1. Aw I wish Danni - thank you tho - I think I like these the best too xxx

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  7. So pretty Nat, great idea for the entryway, pinning this. I also have a pile of rub on :)

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    1. Thanks Mel - I love rub-ons - so much!!! I need more!

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  8. This is beautiful, Natalie! I shared these on Google+ and Facebook today :-) Thank you for linking to our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party !

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  9. These are so cute! I love the decals and twine accents!!

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    1. Thanks Heather - I admit I'm all about the accents!!! Thats the best part xx Nat

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  10. This is gorgeous dear Natalie! So simple and so beautiful!!! What a lovely idea. And your blog is looking so great! Hope you guys are all feeling better
    hugs
    jutta

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    1. Thank you so much Jutta. We are on the mend too. Will be looking into the flu jab for the whole family soon too xxx

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  11. OMG I just love these!! Amazing how everyday stuff can turn into such beauty. Great job!
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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    1. Thank you so much Jamie - I am kinda addicted to tin can projects at the moment. Have a great weekend xx Nat

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  12. So cute! I love what adding the twine does...it just gives it a touch of flair! Super cute and handy! I need some for my gardening equip.

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    1. Oooh I really hope you knock these off - I cant wait to see xxx

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  13. I adore those pretty white cans! And you solved a mystery for me... I couldn't understand how you did the writing on them so perfectly. Genuis! Of course! Decals! Great idea and one I so appreciated your sharing! And I'm your newest follower.. can't wait to see what else you've been up to!

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    1. Oh thank you Kadee - I love those rub on decals - addicted!!! I'm following you back xx Nat

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  14. So cute, so fun.

    It would be wonderful to have your post be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  15. Okay, this is simply brilliant! Seriously! Pinning. And I think I may need to FB share too this week ...

    :) Linda

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    1. Thank you so much Linda - I love me some tin can projects!

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  16. I love how clean, simple, and pretty they are. Such a great upcycle! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays this week!

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  17. Hi Natalie,

    I featured you today in a special round-up post !

    http://withablast.blogspot.com/2013/05/all-my-bloggy-friends-special-mothers.html

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    1. Woohoo - thanks so much Linda
      Hope you're having a fab week xxx

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  18. What a great idea. I just saw the "steal" at Inspiration Cafe. I didn't know about your blog in April and, obviously, missed some great steals--or rather inspiration.

    I was thinking that lettering was way beyond my skills only to find it's a rub-on. I think I can do that. My sewing room is about to get way prettier with a few of these holding all those odds and ends.

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  19. Love, LoVe, LOVE!! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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