We have been using this popcorn tin to store our dog food since we got our puppy.
It’s functional but that’s about it. I had seen some cute things in stores and on pinterest and really how hard could it be. So, I got a hankerin to spray paint something and the tin was the victim. I finally found my favorite spray paint tool – won’t spray paint without it – have you seen these – genius. Home depot for around $5 or less – saves your fingers from getting paint all over them, and from getting a cramp!!
I knew I wanted a handle for the lid and I found this cutie at hobby lobby – on sale of course. I made marks on the lid where I wanted it to go (no I did not measure), and then I used a simple screw-driver + hammer + block of wood method to punch a couple of holes in the lid.
Then I got to sprayin. First I sprayed a base-coat of this pretty turquoise of the front of the can.
As I was letting that dry I found a cute paw-print clip art and printed that out. Then I pulled out my clear contact paper again and traced the paw print on.
I decided to do a reverse stencil this time, so I stuck the pieces on top of the turquoise painted area. Then I sprayed the rest of it, including the lid with my oil-rubbed bronze spray paint, spraying right over the top of the contact paper.
After that was dry, I peeled off the contact paper and voila.
I attached the handle with a couple of screws and there ya go – easy cuteness. 🙂
Everyone deserves some cuteness right? Even the four-legged ones. 🙂
Linking up with Ann at On Sutton Place here
and with Aimee at It’s Overflowing here
Linking up with Ann at On Sutton Place here
and with Aimee at It’s Overflowing here
and with Jen at tattertots & jello here
I love this! What a fun idea…I think I've thrown away a few of those popcorn tins. No more!
Love how this turned out! Pinned:)http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/07/vintage-swimwear.html
This is a great idea. I always come across those popcorn tins at thrifts stores. Now I know how to reuse them. Thanks for sharing.