DH raided HD for paint cans! See post 15 for photo

[PrincessNancy96]

DH just raided HD for paint cans for altering!
He purchased 6 gallons/ 10 quarts... so I get to decorate this weekend and next..
I watch several kids for about an hour afterschool.. so I thought I'd alter them each a qt. paint can and fill it with little goodies... I'm so excited!!
Than I'm decorating 3 for my kids and 2 for the teachers...and one for me! And the rest will be miscellaneous gifts... I can't wait!!! :)
I asked if he got any funny looks...and he said yes..but I thought maybe the 3 LGMH's may get my in trouble!!
He evidently had remember my discussion about LGMH's too! So, he took the last 3 they had! :rotfl2:

[Mickster]

LGMH? I'm sure if I thought long enough...

[PrincessNancy96]

LGMH? I'm sure if I thought long enough...
LIME GREEN MICKEY HEAD! :rotfl:
or did I use the wrong initials?

[Mickster]

Right! I think I need a nap!! THat is so not going to happen!

[hopemax]

After thinking "Why would anyone ever want one!"...I ended up making 5 altered paintcans (or I will have 5 when I am done). My grandma is always hard, and half the time I hear, "the package was so pretty, I didn't want to open it" (I usually put a X-stitch ornament on it, or something) I figured an altered paint can would be perfect for her, because then she could keep the packaging! I got a gallon one, and filled it with random things, gift card, socks, dish towels. Then I got 4 quart ones...2 to hold stocking stuffers for my parents, and 2 for friends of the family, who are Disney fans too. These four will all have their favorite characters on the outside.

[party of 3]

does anyone have any pics of their's all finished? I would love to see them. maybe i could make that for my mil. she is just so hard to buy for. i could fill it with all kinds of stuff. and are they lowes too? where would i find them? i can see me now, trying to explain it to the sales people!!!!! :rotfl:

[hopemax]

They are in the paint section, with the other supplies. I bought my quart cans at Ace Hardware because they were cheaper than HD and Lowes by half. But I also needed a gallon, and the ones at my Ace were ribbed on the sides, and I wanted smooth.

I did take a picture of my gallon one, but I haven't uploaded it yet, I will try to do so tomorrow. But if you search 2peas for paint cans, there are TONS.

[lewdyan1]

I want pictures too! :bitelip:

[Mickster]

Here are mine and what was in them. I made Ariel cans. :) I used paint chips for the albums inside.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6ce24b3127cce8d21ec1877d800000016108AaN3DJi5ZMu

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6ce24b3127cce8d21e27377b400000016108AaN3DJi5ZMu

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6ce24b3127cce8d21e2cd770a00000025118AaN3DJi5ZMu

[PrincessNancy96]

does anyone have any pics of their's all finished? I would love to see them. maybe i could make that for my mil. she is just so hard to buy for. i could fill it with all kinds of stuff. and are they lowes too? where would i find them? i can see me now, trying to explain it to the sales people!!!!! :rotfl:
They are cheapers at Home Depot by quarts 50 cents and by 1.25 on the gallons than Lowes.. I'll check Menards later this week..
I'll make a few more and take pictures this week... I have my Tink made but I'm not overly thrilled with it... I still have a bunch to make so I'm scraplifting the Ariel idea from Mickster!! Thanks Mickster!!! ;)

[Mickster]

We just got back from HD. No paint cans for me, but Mickey heads! We took a bunch. My DS said that he needs them in Mickey colors so he can make a project. What it will be I don't know. My DD needed them in princess colors (Also for a mystery project). Not one person said anything to us or wondered why we also picked up alien green. ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

I have one of Mickster's cans. The pictures are nice, but they don't do the can justice. It just so special in person. I even like it better than my own that I made.

So, what could your little angels be making with Mickey heads? Maybe little opposite albums with their faces in the bigger circle? You know sad/happy, scared/silly, looking up/looking down, mad/glad.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Oh ya I forgot. I saw in Walmart last week in the craft section, ribbon kinda like the one Mickster used. Only instead of circles hanging (which they had some in different colors of too) it had SEASHELLS!! How cool would that be? So I'm going to lift Mickster's ideas and change it just a little so I can still say it is mine. I think the shells were pink, so not quite the right color, but I'll make it work.

[Mickster]

Believe it or not, but I have shells as well. I was going to use them, but with the circles, it was too much. Mine are on a turquoise ribbon, if you need them. I have enough to get around 6 cans, I think! :)

On to the other post, I don't know what the kids will come up with. I know I have to make a paper countdown chain for our Feb trip, so maybe something with that. Or journal boxes for DS's book (his own, not made by me...) I'll keep you posted. ;)

[PrincessNancy96]

Ok, how does it look? I still have to add teachers name in black lollipop sizzix lettering...
Than fill it with goodies..but I need honest feed back.. how does it look?
This is a for a kindergarten teacher..but she loves teacher items for the classroom because of the young kids..
DS10's teacher is getting a winter themed one that I will work on later tonight.. my creative juices are flowing but the darn house is a mess and it must be cleaned.. :(
Look forward to hearing what you all think.. be honest...
http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4380923&a=32379138&p=75075266

Thanks for looking!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Ok, how does it look? I still have to add teachers name in black lollipop sizzix lettering...
Than fill it with goodies..but I need honest feed back.. how does it look?
This is a for a kindergarten teacher..but she loves teacher items for the classroom because of the young kids..
DS10's teacher is getting a winter themed one that I will work on later tonight.. my creative juices are flowing but the darn house is a mess and it must be cleaned.. :(
Look forward to hearing what you all think.. be honest...
http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4380923&a=32379138&p=75075266

Thanks for looking!!!

Nan that is soooo cute!!! Great job!

[hopemax]

Here is the can I made my Grandma. It says "Grandma's Goodies" around the middle

Side 1: http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=28109&sort=2&cat=500&page=1
Side 2
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=28110&sort=2&size=medium&cat=500&page=1

[PrincessNancy96]

Nan that is soooo cute!!! Great job!
You think it's okay? I'm so critical...

[PrincessNancy96]

Too cute hopemax!!
I need to go make some gloves for my next can...
well, first I need to clean.. yuck!

[hopemax]

I like yours too.

[Mickster]

Hope and Nancy: Both of your cans are super cute!

What will you each put inside of them?

[xyzabc33]

Those are all sooooo cute. The teacher one is neat. I know someone who does the apple thing in her kitchen so minus the school daze ribbon that would be great for her. I may scraplift that for next year..This years gifts are almost already done. Neat idea.

[FormrCastMbr]

OMG, Princess Nancy! I LOVE the can you did...excellent job! :thumbsup2

Hope and Mickster, love yours too!

I have never seen these before...do you buy a full can of paint and then empty it or do they sell empty ones? Any sites where I can learn to make these! TIA!!!

[PrincessNancy96]

OMG, Princess Nancy! I LOVE the can you did...excellent job! :thumbsup2

Hope and Mickster, love yours too!

I have never seen these before...do you buy a full can of paint and then empty it or do they sell empty ones? Any sites where I can learn to make these! TIA!!!
Thank you!!! :)
You can buy the empty ones at the hardware stores.. the best price is Home Depot... 3.50 for a gallon; 2.00 for a quart...
Check twopeasinabucket.com search the gallery under paint cans.. that should help..
If you can't find them... let me know and I'll search for mine on the computer and send them to you..

[BernardandMissBianca]

Everyone did a great job on the cans. Yes I love it Nancy!!!
I may do some small ones for the teachers. I'm going to make some ornaments for xmas gifts and add some gift cards. The glass ornaments fit perfectly inside the quart cans.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I think both cans look great. I wouldn't change anything.

[FormrCastMbr]

Thank you!!! :)
You can buy the empty ones at the hardware stores.. the best price is Home Depot... 3.50 for a gallon; 2.00 for a quart...
Check twopeasinabucket.com search the gallery under paint cans.. that should help..
If you can't find them... let me know and I'll search for mine on the computer and send them to you..

Thank you! I think it's too late for me to make them for Xmas...I am going to Disney!!! But I will definitely remember this great idea for the fiture...thanks again!

[PrincessNancy96]

Thank you! I think it's too late for me to make them for Xmas...I am going to Disney!!! But I will definitely remember this great idea for the fiture...thanks again!
Have a great time at Disney!!! Point the sun my direction please!!
They make great gifts year round!!! :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Thank you! I think it's too late for me to make them for Xmas...I am going to Disney!!! But I will definitely remember this great idea for the fiture...thanks again!

That is so not fair!!! :teeth: I can fit into a small suitcase and I don't eat much. If you have kids I'll even watch them for you. ;)

[party of 3]

you all did a beautiful job! i love them all!
nice idea. i'll have to keep it in mind. how do you attach the paper on them? special glue?

[hopemax]

Here are the quart cans I did for friends of the family who are Disney fans. One of them has a kitchen towel inside, the other is just getting some candy.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=28123&sort=2&cat=500&page=1

The Tinker Bell's are rubons, and the Jessica is a paper piecing.

To attach the paper, I just used photo stickers every couple of inches. However, the purple part on the Tink can was annoying. A 12" piece of paper doesn't quite go all the way around, so I covered the hole with purple cardstock. II think since the paper was heavier it didn't want to curve, so when I used the photo stickers the paper would pop off on one side. I ended up using a hot glue gun to do the sides, and it was fine. For the gallon and the other quart, I used lighter paper (the solid purple on the gallon can is from a Slab) and it was fine. Most of the instructions say use Mod Podge, but I didn't have any and I've seen where people have said that the paper can bubble if you use too much, and I didn't want to think about doing it wrong and having to redo.

[Mickster]

That Jessica paper piecing is great! I love it!

I used the super sticky tape to hold my paper done. My kids used Mod Podge first and it was ok, but I didn't know how cardstock would be. I use that super sticky tape for everything! :rolleyes1

[rlovew]

Ok, how does it look? I still have to add teachers name in black lollipop sizzix lettering...
Than fill it with goodies..but I need honest feed back.. how does it look?
This is a for a kindergarten teacher..but she loves teacher items for the classroom because of the young kids..
DS10's teacher is getting a winter themed one that I will work on later tonight.. my creative juices are flowing but the darn house is a mess and it must be cleaned.. :(
Look forward to hearing what you all think.. be honest...
http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4380923&a=32379138&p=75075266

Thanks for looking!!!

Nancy that is adorable. I would love getting a can like this even without stuff it to hold things around my classroom. I have plenty of little storage conatiners but can always use another one.

Rebecca :Pinkbounc

[lewdyan1]

That is so not fair!!! :teeth: I can fit into a small suitcase and I don't eat much. If you have kids I'll even watch them for you. ;)
You're hired! We leave in 18 days! :teeth:

All of you are so talented!!! I wish I could do those! What a fun way to pakcage a gift! :goodvibes

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

you guys, those are all great!! I love them all and wouldn't change a thing!! :thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hope did you make that Jessica PP?? If so can I buy one off of you? She's DH's favorite!!!

[PrincessNancy96]

Nancy that is adorable. I would love getting a can like this even without stuff it to hold things around my classroom. I have plenty of little storage conatiners but can always use another one.

Rebecca :Pinkbounc
Thanks!!!
I was hoping it would be nice around the classroom!!

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm working on quart ones tomorrow... Disney princess for two of the little girls I watch... than I'm making a Duke Blue Devils one for DS's Christmas gift... JennyL scoured the NC state looking for the papers for me a while ago.. found them..and now I'm ready to work on it and show her that all her hard work finding the paper and stickers will be paying off!!!! Thanks again JennyL...
I also did another gallon can tonight of snowmen for DS10's teacher.. I like the mittens so much I'm using them on MIL's can...
I need to go get 3 more gallons next week for other gifts..
I'm even going to make one for DH... (well, of course, we all know I will be the one utilizing it!)

[maria34a]

I just saw all the cans and they are all great!!!! I really like all of them! I think I will actually attempt to make some this season! You know I have never made any? Can you believe it? All the things I have made and never a paint can? Unbelievable... Well on with the show!!!!

[PrincessNancy96]

I just saw all the cans and they are all great!!!! I really like all of them! I think I will actually attempt to make some this season! You know I have never made any? Can you believe it? All the things I have made and never a paint can? Unbelievable... Well on with the show!!!!
I have several more pictures to post..so check in after lunch.. they are quart cans.. I made a cute one for a little 3 yo I watch.. it's the incredibles.. I was pretty happy with it.. DH said I'm hilarious to watch.. I make all kinds of face and jump up and down like school girl when I complete a project I'm proud of..
I even had a cheat sheet for my measurements... I had one.. lost the darn thing and had to make another one.. You know, I'll find that sheet when I don't need it... sad thing is.. I cleaned the scrap room.. that should have told me I'd have a problem finding items!

[maria34a]

I have several more pictures to post..so check in after lunch.. they are quart cans.. I made a cute one for a little 3 yo I watch.. it's the incredibles.. I was pretty happy with it.. DH said I'm hilarious to watch.. I make all kinds of face and jump up and down like school girl when I complete a project I'm proud of..
I even had a cheat sheet for my measurements... I had one.. lost the darn thing and had to make another one.. You know, I'll find that sheet when I don't need it... sad thing is.. I cleaned the scrap room.. that should have told me I'd have a problem finding items!


:banana: Is that the "blond" in you??? :rolleyes1 LOL!!!

[jennyL]

I'm working on quart ones tomorrow... Disney princess for two of the little girls I watch... than I'm making a Duke Blue Devils one for DS's Christmas gift... JennyL scoured the NC state looking for the papers for me a while ago.. found them..and now I'm ready to work on it and show her that all her hard work finding the paper and stickers will be paying off!!!! Thanks again JennyL...
I also did another gallon can tonight of snowmen for DS10's teacher.. I like the mittens so much I'm using them on MIL's can...
I need to go get 3 more gallons next week for other gifts..
I'm even going to make one for DH... (well, of course, we all know I will be the one utilizing it!)

I called all around for Duke stuff when you asked for it but now I've seen it at multiple stores. LOL This is what my DH alwyas says about me. I want stuff about a season before it becomes availble everywhere. It makes shopping for me during the holidays all that much more fun. :goodvibes

[PrincessNancy96]

I called all around for Duke stuff when you asked for it but now I've seen it at multiple stores. LOL This is what my DH alwyas says about me. I want stuff about a season before it becomes availble everywhere. It makes shopping for me during the holidays all that much more fun. :goodvibes
I hear ya!!!! :)
Or you talk yourself out of it.. decide to buy it..and can't find it!!!
Off to download the pictures.. I just finished the Duke can!

ETA: new pictures up.. except the one I really want.. my digital won't give it up! :badpc: (make the pc a digital camera)

http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4380923&a=32379138

[jennyL]

They all look so pretty. I may have to venture into paint can land once the holidays are over.

[PrincessNancy96]

They all look so pretty. I may have to venture into paint can land once the holidays are over.
Thanks!! They are fun and easy to make..and they make me feel like I'm giving just a little more of myself.. I can't wait to see DS10's face w/ his can..
Now, I bought Pacer Basketball tickets for 12/30...so I think for DS6 I'm going to do a Pacer Paint can and put the tickets in there... The other kids know we are going to a Pacer game but he doesn't.. Actually we are going 12/30 and then on 12/31, SS and DS10 are playing at Conseco fieldhouse in a tournament and you have to have tickets for the 12/30 game or you can't get in.
I think for DD I'm going to do a school themed one...

[Mickster]

Nancy! They are awesome! Very nicely done. I should have sent you my list. :)

Jenny: I'm always on a quest to find something that doesn't exist yet. So annoying, isn't it? Drives my DH crazy too. :)

[maria34a]

Thanks!! They are fun and easy to make..and they make me feel like I'm giving just a little more of myself.. I can't wait to see DS10's face w/ his can..
Now, I bought Pacer Basketball tickets for 12/30...so I think for DS6 I'm going to do a Pacer Paint can and put the tickets in there... The other kids know we are going to a Pacer game but he doesn't.. Actually we are going 12/30 and then on 12/31, SS and DS10 are playing at Conseco fieldhouse in a tournament and you have to have tickets for the 12/30 game or you can't get in.
I think for DD I'm going to do a school themed one...

You should do a Basketball themed one for your daughter!!!! Especially since she just made the team!!!!!! That would be sooooooo Cool MOM!!!!

Nancy, they all look great!!!!

[New England Eeyore]

These are adorable, Nancy! As usual, you inspire me - I think I'll head to Home Depot tomorrow to pick up a couple to try. How long do you think it took you to do each one?

[Mickster]

Since my DS did such a great job with the weather, I have decided to make a "I Can" Can for him. Well, he's actually going to make it. He just doesn't know it yet. :rolleyes1 It will be a spot for him to write down his accomplishments and show them off. Maybe then it won't take 2 weeks to try something new! :thumbsup2

[PrincessNancy96]

Since my DS did such a great job with the weather, I have decided to make a "I Can" Can for him. Well, he's actually going to make it. He just doesn't know it yet. :rolleyes1 It will be a spot for him to write down his accomplishments and show them off. Maybe then it won't take 2 weeks to try something new! :thumbsup2
Cool idea!!!
That gives me one..what about a "Rainy/Snowy Day" Can.. that way each child can fill it with a something to do for the day.. a game, a trip to the mall, a book, a movie... That each time you pull an activity out for the day to do together....

[AlexWyattMommy]

Once I got my first one done, the rest didn't take long at all when I did them for the swap. My inside pieces took longer and they were no where near as great as some of the ones I got back.

I used the sticky red red tape - is it Art Accentz? Something like that, anyway it worked great on the thinner and thicker paper I used. The modge podge ones didn't look so good to me. Probably because I was using vellium and didn't smooth everything well enough. The glue dots worked well for the accent pieces.

So anyway, maybe 20-30 minutes at most for each can, less if you do them assembly line like.

[Mickster]

I like that idea too! My mom has a miracle jar. A glass jar that she puts the miracles in her life. She writes them down and revisits them when life is testing her. The cans would work for that too!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I like the "I CAN" can. Kind of a journal and time capsule in one. Great idea.
So is the snow/rainy day one. I guess I'll be making lots of cans soon.

[PrincessNancy96]

These are adorable, Nancy! As usual, you inspire me - I think I'll head to Home Depot tomorrow to pick up a couple to try. How long do you think it took you to do each one?
I think it took about an hour ( that includes dealing with the kiddos and phone...so I had to adjust a bit)... the most time consuming part is cutting the darn holes for the holder...but they aren't too bad... :)

[xyzabc33]

Y'all have inspired me for a gift for my parents. We are kinda broke this year so lots of homemade stuff. My dad is getting a Hillbilly one with an outhouse on it so he can use it to keep his toiletries in. It will have mostly joke/gag gifts in it, like the famous hill billy bubble bath(beans in a bag with directions-cook, eat, wait one hour, take a bath :teeth: ) , bunches of stuff like that. I will do a teddybear one for my mom -at least on the outside, I may include a small teddy in it, but hers will have mostly gag stuff too like a do it yourself straw hat (bag of straw) OK my parents are weird and like bizarre things--my mother thinks gag gifts are cute. :confused3 Most cost will be buying the cans, I have almost everything else I need already.

Question...does anyone know of a good site that tells more instructions on making the cans -mainly the inside stuff? Thanks

[BernardandMissBianca]

I think it took about an hour ( that includes dealing with the kiddos and phone...so I had to adjust a bit)... the most time consuming part is cutting the darn holes for the holder...but they aren't too bad... :)


hey are you using 2 sheets of paper for the gallon? If so the 1/2 inch circle punch from CM does the trick. Punch 1/2 way into the edge of the paper. The seams should line up 1/2 way around the hole for the handle. I'll take some pics of my cans tonight.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Y'all have inspired me for a gift for my parents. We are kinda broke this year so lots of homemade stuff. My dad is getting a Hillbilly one with an outhouse on it so he can use it to keep his toiletries in. It will have mostly joke/gag gifts in it, like the famous hill billy bubble bath(beans in a bag with directions-cook, eat, wait one hour, take a bath :teeth: ) , bunches of stuff like that. I will do a teddybear one for my mom -at least on the outside, I may include a small teddy in it, but hers will have mostly gag stuff too like a do it yourself straw hat (bag of straw) OK my parents are weird and like bizarre things--my mother thinks gag gifts are cute. :confused3 Most cost will be buying the cans, I have almost everything else I need already.

Question...does anyone know of a good site that tells more instructions on making the cans -mainly the inside stuff? Thanks

if you really want to gag them, put the lid on the can but don't give them the key!

[PrincessNancy96]

hey are you using 2 sheets of paper for the gallon? If so the 1/2 inch circle punch from CM does the trick. Punch 1/2 way into the edge of the paper. The seams should line up 1/2 way around the hole for the handle. I'll take some pics of my cans tonight.
Yeah, that is what I'm using.. I just can't get the perfect measure down the can for the top side of the whole! KWIM?

[PrincessNancy96]

if you really want to gag them, put the lid on the can but don't give them the key!
:rotfl2: :lmao:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Yeah, that is what I'm using.. I just can't get the perfect measure down the can for the top side of the whole! KWIM?

I'll measure my template in a minute, I need to find it.

[PrincessNancy96]

I need to make a template and be done... Let me know what your measurements are and I'll fix mine! ;) I've been doing it by sight.. Duh! "Nancy MOMENT"

[BernardandMissBianca]

1 gallon empty paint can (try a local hardware store)

Paper 1 - 3 pieced of coordinating paper

adhesive tape

Embellishments as desired: stickers, buttons, ribbon, fibre, etc.

Step 1:

Instructions for Single patterned altered can: Cut two pieces of paper measuring 10 ½ “ long by 7 3/8 wide.

Instructions for decorating with two different patterned paper: Cut two pieces of paper approximately 10 ½ by 3 ½ and two pieces approximately 10 ½ by 4 ½”. You can play with the widths here, provided the end result is two sides measuring 10 ½ “ long by 7 3/8 wide. Where the papers overlap you can cover the seam with ribbon, tear, chalk, ink or leave as is.

Step 2:

Measure 1” from the top (length) of the paper and mark this location at each end of each piece of paper – this is the TOP of the hole. Use a circle punch, approx. 1” to cut out a half circle at the places marked. See diagram.

http://www.scrap-e-pedia.com/paintcan.gif

[Mickster]

1 gallon empty paint can (try a local hardware store)

Paper 1 - 3 pieced of coordinating paper

adhesive tape

Embellishments as desired: stickers, buttons, ribbon, fibre, etc.

Step 1:

Instructions for Single patterned altered can: Cut two pieces of paper measuring 10 ½ “ long by 7 3/8 wide.

Instructions for decorating with two different patterned paper: Cut two pieces of paper approximately 10 ½ by 3 ½ and two pieces approximately 10 ½ by 4 ½”. You can play with the widths here, provided the end result is two sides measuring 10 ½ “ long by 7 3/8 wide. Where the papers overlap you can cover the seam with ribbon, tear, chalk, ink or leave as is.

Step 2:

Measure 1” from the top (length) of the paper and mark this location at each end of each piece of paper – this is the TOP of the hole. Use a circle punch, approx. 1” to cut out a half circle at the places marked. See diagram.

http://www.scrap-e-pedia.com/paintcan.gif

What diagram? I can't see the link... Although it is there when I quote you. Very strange. A bit of cut and paste..

[BernardandMissBianca]

that's weird, I can see it in my post and yours.

[Mickster]

Believe it or not, but the diagram is now there. I guess my computer needed to take a nap to show such a technical drawing. :rotfl:

[PrincessNancy96]

1 gallon empty paint can (try a local hardware store)

Paper 1 - 3 pieced of coordinating paper

adhesive tape

Embellishments as desired: stickers, buttons, ribbon, fibre, etc.

Step 1:

Instructions for Single patterned altered can: Cut two pieces of paper measuring 10 ½ “ long by 7 3/8 wide.

Instructions for decorating with two different patterned paper: Cut two pieces of paper approximately 10 ½ by 3 ½ and two pieces approximately 10 ½ by 4 ½”. You can play with the widths here, provided the end result is two sides measuring 10 ½ “ long by 7 3/8 wide. Where the papers overlap you can cover the seam with ribbon, tear, chalk, ink or leave as is.

Step 2:

Measure 1” from the top (length) of the paper and mark this location at each end of each piece of paper – this is the TOP of the hole. Use a circle punch, approx. 1” to cut out a half circle at the places marked. See diagram.

http://www.scrap-e-pedia.com/paintcan.gif
PERFECT!!!
Those were my measurements last night.. minus the 1" circle... Yeah!!! Thanks! Now, I have to mark my circles!!!
THANKS!!!

[maria34a]

Thanks guys for the pattern! I am going to go CAN CRAZY!!!! :crazy:


Course I will have to have help to post pics, cause I don't know how :badpc:

LOL!!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thank you for the templete for the big can. I've only made the little ones so far. This will make my first attempt at gallon size much more, well, perfect. ;)

[ddavis860]

Question... How do you attach the paper to the metal cans? I am just clueless as to how this works, but have some great ideas on how to decorate some gift cans. Thanks for the pattern!

[PrincessNancy96]

Question... How do you attach the paper to the metal cans? I am just clueless as to how this works, but have some great ideas on how to decorate some gift cans. Thanks for the pattern!
I used double stick photo tape or squares and they have been sticking perfectly!!! :) I even had one sitting by the heater vent..and no issues!! :)

[New England Eeyore]

So I think I'm going to do this too. I usually give my coworkers gift cards and the quart size would be perfect to tuck them in with some candy. Now that my Christmas cards are officially mailed (Yay, me!) I have some time.

Why is the hardest part getting the barcode off the bottom? I tried Undu and made an even bigger mess. I think I'll end up covering the bottom too even though I didn't originally plan on it.

I'm going to try to do this without buying any new paper but I'm all out of 3 different kinds of adhesive so it'll be a challenge for me to go the store for those and skip the paper aisle. Do you think I can do it? ;)

[Mickster]

I know you can do it! Think postive. Just think - the money you save can be used on your next trip! :rolleyes1

[PrincessNancy96]

Ugh about the barcodes.. My barcodes on the cans I have are on the can itself and imprinted on them...so they are easily covered.. (they were like stenciled on)..
Did you try soaking them w/ a washcloth?

I'm out of adhesive too.. I'll stop by on Sunday as we returned from basketball games! I refuse to go out tomorrow.. I want to finish my last few cans..and relax!! Next weekend DH and I are doing our shopping... Wish us luck!

[lewdyan1]

You guys are so awesome! :banana: I had coffee mugs made for Taly's teachers and want to wrap them in a can!

Thank you for all of the instructions! :goodvibes

[New England Eeyore]

I had coffee mugs made for Taly's teachers and want to wrap them in a can!


That sentence just made me laugh out loud! :lmao:

I failed at my task - I went to AC Moore and I *had* to go into the paper aisle, because I realized I had one person that will need a gallon can and I needed two pieces of paper for that and all the holiday papers I have at home are singles, but I only got 6 sheets of paper total! (3 times what I actually NEEDED but still very conservative for me.) ;)

I tried just about everything to get that paper barcode off. I bought extra cans so I'm just going to cover the barcode or leave it because who will look at the bottom anyway. We'll see how it goes. I think this Tuesday will be my "Paint Can Day."

[AlexWyattMommy]

How big is the bar code? Could you put an address label over it cover it? You could print out "Made by **** Christmas 2006" on the label. Or split it into two labels if you need to cover that much.

If you have a Disney freak on your list, put hidden Mickeys in the paper you use to cover the bottom.

[party of 3]

How big is the bar code? Could you put an address label over it cover it? You could print out "Made by **** Christmas 2006" on the label. Or split it into two labels if you need to cover that much.

If you have a Disney freak on your list, put hidden Mickeys in the paper you use to cover the bottom.


wow alexwyattmommy, very creative!!! i was trying to think of a way to get it off for new england eeyore, but i like your idea a lot better. i love the "made by" thing! very smart!!! i guess it's too early for me to have my brain cells working!!!!

[PrincessNancy96]

Love the "Made By" idea.. I'm going to swipe that and use it on my cans!!
Thanks!!!!

[ddavis860]

I used double stick photo tape or squares and they have been sticking perfectly!!! :) I even had one sitting by the heater vent..and no issues!! :)

Hmmm, I'm still not getting it...do you stick the paper to the paper (overlap) or do you butt the paper edges and stick the tape on the can...or is it both... OK so I'm being really slow, but I just can't get my mind around this thing...

I am however sending DH to the store for cans...LOL...I know I'll get these done...with everyones help...I will right guys? Please....ummm...guys....!!!! :teeth:

[PrincessNancy96]

You do both.. I stick the double stick tape around the underneath rim piece of the can.. than I add my first paper... than, I do the next side and then the paper to paper on the overlap I added the tape to one side and adhered them..... mine didn't butt together.. My first measurements for the length for 10 3/4 inches.. but I bet there is still a small overlap at 10.5 inches...

Does that make sense... I'm a visual learner...

[ddavis860]

Thanks Nancy. Yes, that was very clear.

I know what you mean about a visual learner. When I follow a pattern I always use the diagrams or the pics. My students are mostly using the word directions, and we always laugh as they are pointing to the "step" they are on, and I'm pointing at the diagram pic...makes for some fun classes though...

Thanks again, I think I get it now. I'll post pics when I get some done. One friend is a gardener, one is a butterfly lover who is very religious, one is a teddy bear lover, and DH fishes...I'm all set for ideas, just had no idea how to make it all stick right.

Thanks Buffy for the Altered can class with diagram. Very clear for us visual learners. And Love the idea of the "Made for you by____ " stickers AWM! You guys are the BEST!!! :teeth:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks for the praise. Sometimes is it just so nice to be appreciated. Having an invisible mommy day here.

Anyway, I used the "Made by" labels for my cans because some of them have a "Modified by" label on them. I wanted to be sure I didn't credit for the cans I didn't make by myself. I had some great cans from the swap that I used for gift card holders. I just added a few details; ribbon here, tag there, sticker and rub-ons over there. I need to take a photo of the Chip'n'Dale can that I got from B&MB. I used some of the elements of rlovew's good'vs'evil swap on the can and it turned out so great. Like they were made for each other.
I also made a Tink can and a Marine can from scratch yesterday.
Need to figure out how to post pictures to show you all.

[PrincessNancy96]

Thanks for the praise. Sometimes is it just so nice to be appreciated. Having an invisible mommy day here.


I have those days often... :( I get very upset on those days... I hope it gets better...

[ddavis860]

Thanks for the praise. Sometimes is it just so nice to be appreciated. Having an invisible mommy day here.


Awwwwwww, don't you just hate that! They appreciate you, they just don't know it... :rotfl2: Go on strike for a few days, or charge for your services... that'll show them...

I had another "Mommy Rant" this morning...I was ANYTHING BUT invisible...but my kid is now planning his studing for the day, so I guess it had the effect I was looking for... :thumbsup2 and the Christmas wreaths come down from the attic...go figure... :confused3

[xyzabc33]

Went to price the cans today at Lowe's. GEEZ LOUISE! :eek: I was ready to ask if they were 24K gold underneath. They wanted $4.63- I think-for the gallon ones and $2.98 for the quart. UMMM no, I am so not paying that for an empty paint can. :sad2: I hit the True Value store nearby and what a differnce in price. $1.79 for the gallon and 99 cents for the quart. I got one of each so I can figure out the sizes for what I need. Plus True Value had tons of each and the key was free. Lowe's only had like 5 quart ones and wouldnt discount those that didnt have lids. :confused3 I think I will do the quart for my hillbilly one for my dad (the BF wants me to make one for his dad too) and the gallon for my mom so I can stuff a bigger Teddy in it to fill it up.

[PrincessNancy96]

Went to price the cans today at Lowe's. GEEZ LOUISE! :eek: I was ready to ask if they were 24K gold underneath. They wanted $4.63- I think-for the gallon ones and $2.98 for the quart. UMMM no, I am so not paying that for an empty paint can. :sad2: I hit the True Value store nearby and what a differnce in price. $1.79 for the gallon and 99 cents for the quart. I got one of each so I can figure out the sizes for what I need. Plus True Value had tons of each and the key was free. Lowe's only had like 5 quart ones and wouldnt discount those that didnt have lids. :confused3 I think I will do the quart for my hillbilly one for my dad (the BF wants me to make one for his dad too) and the gallon for my mom so I can stuff a bigger Teddy in it to fill it up.
Yep, Lowe's pricing for those are pretty bad, yep, you'd think they'd come w/ money inside them besides the 24K gold! WE have True Value up this way, so I'll have to check them out next weekend!! I hadn't even thought about them.. Thanks for the heads up!! :)

[PrincessNancy96]

I gave the DH a "wife rant" today.. He didn't think it was necessary to call and let me know that the game that was suppose to start at 1pm started at 12p.. so when I got there it was 1/2 over.. Hello? Could have stayed home and done something and saved gas... Than had SS NOT tell his dad their was a change in times so SS was late for the first game... Needless to say.. I ranted about that too! Hello?? NO car, no license YOU HAVE TO TELL US WHAT IS GOING ON!

[BernardandMissBianca]

FYI the second sheet of paper should overlap on both sides of the can by about 1/2 an inch or so.

Lowes is bad, check Home Depot.


ETA I'm going out to get a tree, if you need me I'll be back tonight.

[ddavis860]

DH came home with 2 gallon and 3 quart, and 5 keys from Home Depot...cost was about $13. But I had to tell him the "project" before he would go to the store, so his will be filled with coal :rotfl2:

[party of 3]

ok, with all the talk about the paint cans I decided to jump in and give it a try. but i have a few questions.......

1. what the heck is the key? i bought the quart size ones. do they have keys??? were they to come with the can?????

2. what size paper am i using???? does anyone have the dimensions?????

3. what else besides give cards has eveyone been putting in theirs???

i feel pretty brain dead this am.

thanks everyone!

[ddavis860]

ok, with all the talk about the paint cans I decided to jump in and give it a try. but i have a few questions.......

1. what the heck is the key? i bought the quart size ones. do they have keys??? were they to come with the can?????

2. what size paper am i using???? does anyone have the dimensions?????

3. what else besides give cards has eveyone been putting in theirs???

i feel pretty brain dead this am.

thanks everyone!

1. The key is a paint can opener. It is a carded thing, and Dh said they are around the paint cans, were hanging down on a hanger card display thing (this making any sense?). You could ask the paint mixer there I guess if you don't see them.

2. Buffy has a good class for the gallon can earlier in the thread. I'll have to make my own measurments for the quart ones, but the general rule it seems is to use 2 sheets, and overlap by at least 1/2"...that right guys?

3. The one for my friend that likes the bears will have a bag of kisses, and the tulip punch that she has been wanting and hasn't been able to find anywhere. I was able to score one on eBay. The gardening friend will have a gift card for lunch (with me of course :teeth: ) and some note cards with botanicals. My butterfly/religious friend will get the crystal cross that I'm making her, and a bag of kisses. And DH was going to get fishing lures in his, but, as stated before, he is now getting coal :rotfl2: Well, maybe I'll put a few lures in there and some tools in there too, since I already have them.

Anyway, that's what I'll be doing today and tomorrow :teeth:

[Mickster]

When I made my quart ones, I used 1 sheet of 12 x 12 paper, cut down to almost fit in height. The 12 inches is a little short, so I used anohter sheet of cardstock as a "label" to fill the difference. I also used another piece of cardstock to fill in the top (about 1 inch). I then embellished the edges. I posted pictures of mine earlier in the thread. Ariel. Hope that helps. :)

[ddavis860]

Hmmmmm, no way to attach the key to the quart cans...do you just give it separately? :confused3

[PrincessNancy96]

My quart cans are going to little ones... so I'm only sitting the lids on their cans..so they can just pull them off... I hadn't even thought about that.. Maybe you could tie them on a string... put the string 1/2 in the can.. close the lid, making sure the key is on the outside of the can (don't want a blonde moment realizing you put the key in the closed can) and than it's up to them what to do with the key when they open it!

[ddavis860]

I tried really thin ribbon, and the can closed. Think tape the ribbon inside, or use floral goop? not sure what will stick, the inside has a coating...

[Mickster]

I taped mine inside. I received one that just had the ribbon sitting inside.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I put double sided tape on the inside of the can near the top and stuck the ribbon to it or you could attach the ribbon with tape to the inside of the lid.

I had dimensions to the quart cans for the paper I'll have to see if I can find them.

[xyzabc33]

I had dimensions to the quart cans for the paper I'll have to see if I can find them.


Thank you , that would be a help big time...hopefully mine come out ok..ehh they are going to relatives that dont care and think I am sooooo creative anyway so I get to practice on them... :rolleyes1

[graygables]

When I made these last Easter, I painted a wooden knob to coordinate, had DH drill a hole through the lid, and screwed the knob on from the bottom. Very handy that way!

Definitely need to whip up some of these for the in-laws for Christmas!

[New England Eeyore]

How big is the bar code? Could you put an address label over it cover it? You could print out "Made by **** Christmas 2006" on the label. Or split it into two labels if you need to cover that much.

If you have a Disney freak on your list, put hidden Mickeys in the paper you use to cover the bottom.

I'm just checking back in today -thanks for the suggestion! The barcodes are ridiculously big, but I have labels that would cover them.

By the way, except for all of you guys, I am the only Disney freak I know. Everyone else thinks I'm nuts!! :teeth:

And thanks for everyone who gave suggestions about the keys - I was wondering about that too.

[hopemax]

Here are my last two cans. Sorcerer Mickey for my Dad, and Mulan for my Mom.

Front: http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=28321&size=big&sort=2&cat=500

Back
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=28322&sort=2&size=big&cat=500

I sent the gallon can to my Grandma, and she got it on Friday. She called me, and raved about the can, and where did I ever get such an idea. Then she called me again today because the rest of the family comes over for coffee klatch on Sundays, and they were all raving over the can. Apparently, my second cousin's husband is a manager at the Sherwin Williams and now he's having to get cans for everyone.

[New England Eeyore]

Those are adorable, hopemax! Don't tell me that Mickey and Mulan are paper piecings - I will have to hate you for being so talented! ;)

[hopemax]

Yes, Mickey and the 3 brooms, Mulan and Little Brother are all paper piecings. :)

My eyes are going cross-eyed from having to cut so tiny. And if anyone cares (since I was so excited to find it, because I think it fits Mulan so perfectly) the paper on the Mulan can is Cherish from Basic Grey's Blush collection.

[New England Eeyore]

Very impressive!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Those are adorable, hopemax! Don't tell me that Mickey and Mulan are paper piecings - I will have to hate you for being so talented! ;)


oh yeah I hate her too. but we're keeping her cause she's so darn talented!

[ddavis860]

When I made these last Easter, I painted a wooden knob to coordinate, had DH drill a hole through the lid, and screwed the knob on from the bottom. Very handy that way!

Definitely need to whip up some of these for the in-laws for Christmas!

Cute idea! Such clever peoples here :teeth:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Ok so I'm tape measure challenged but my measurements for the small cans are:
Height - 4 and 10/16th inches, I counted the lines on the inch side of the ruler. :teeth:
Length around - (2 pieces) @ 7 inches a piece


HTH!!!

[party of 3]

hopemax,
very very beautiful. i just love the mulan one!!!! and they are paper piecings???? wow there's some talent. good for you. i'm sure they will be loved by the lucky one's to get these!!!!

thanks for sharing the pics with us.


b&missb,
thanks for the measurements. i am hoping to try it out this week! i'll let you know how they come out, or how the trash men like them!!!!!!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Don't forget that you can fudge the numbers a bit in the height by adding ribbon to the top and bottom. I have found that running my ribbon through my xyron X works well before adhering it.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Wish I had one of those. This double sidede sticky tape holds great, but these stupid red pieces of plastic also stick great....to ME!

[AlexWyattMommy]

okay here is the chip and dale can-I have the same ribbon that B&MB used to attach the key and added it to the top & bottom and some of rlovew pieces.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1056.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1057.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

I will figure out sizing of pictures some day, but I'm afraid you'll have to look at BIG pictures for now. Here is some of the Marine Can I did for my niece.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1062.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1063.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1066.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

And here is my Tinkerbell can
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1058.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1059.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1060.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1061.jpg

[Mickster]

They look awesome! I love that Marine can! Great job! :thumbsup2

[party of 3]

very nice. i loved them all. i still have not started mine YET!!! i love how you attached the key. :thumbsup2

[AlexWyattMommy]

I cannot take credit for the key. That was B&MB who did that. It is stuck there really good. Is that a real sentence? What did you use to stick it?

[rlovew]

okay here is the chip and dale can-I have the same ribbon that B&MB used to attach the key and added it to the top & bottom and some of rlovew pieces.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1056.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/100_1057.jpg


Glad to know my pieces are being used.

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

It was like you made you them just for that can! They were perfect. Thanks.

[phorsenuf]

You all inspired me to give it a try. So, here's my first one. I'm going to fill it with some onsies and booties and such.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid220/pa4bca10dd2aa54ce018ead7b6f8e79bc/eba5f6f3.jpg

[BernardandMissBianca]

I cannot take credit for the key. That was B&MB who did that. It is stuck there really good. Is that a real sentence? What did you use to stick it?


double sided tape, I'm not sure if it was the red one or just regular. I used both.

[BernardandMissBianca]

You all inspired me to give it a try. So, here's my first one. I'm going to fill it with some onsies and booties and such.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid220/pa4bca10dd2aa54ce018ead7b6f8e79bc/eba5f6f3.jpg

Great can!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I love that you included the picture of the baby on the can. That is a great touch.