Paint Buckets

[JulianneP]

I'm starting a new thread on just Paint Buckets because I love the idea and I can't seem to fine any examples of how to decorate them. I think this is the perfect idea for my neices and nephews and I need to get sarted in order to make 18 of them.

Thanks Maggie!

 

[belsayre]

I have seen some cute ones on the www.twopeasinabucket.com
site ~ maybe try a search for pics of them??
they are cute!
HTH
lesley

 

[ToDisney]

DEFINITELY check 2peas in the peanut gallery!!

I bought my paint can this weekend! (Home Depot $3.17... but I hear they're less at Lowe's and Sherman Williams... under $3.)

 

[nicurn]

feel free to email me for the directions guys, they are kind of long to post here. maggie

 

[JulianneP]

What am I doing wrong!! I search two peas and came up with nothing!

 

[PigletsPal]

About 17 years or so ago there was a lady that use to come to this craft show that was just before christmas and she would have paint cans that you could but gifts in and she wrapped them up in holiday gift paper. Is this the same thing your talking about. I just loved giving these as gifts.

 

[janette]

I searched using Paint Can and found several. Really cute ideas, perfect for storing small items. I'll have to show my DD's maybe they can do some for their friends for xmas. That would be an inexpensive and fun gift for them to do.

 

[dairyou]

I found the paint cans and they are very cute!

Can you tell me what you would use them for besides placing presents in them or storage?

Deb

 

[nicurn]

christmas ideas for paint cans

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=782896


halloween paint cans

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=826321

how to make the mummy paint can

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=411002

if you do a search on 2peas, make sure to change the date to more than just one day and lots of stuff comes up. You can search both the gallery and posts. maggie

 

[JulianneP]

Thanks Maggie! Let me know if anyone spots and cute scarecrow can. I have a cute recipe for Scarecrow soup that I would love to give to the teachers

 

[Tinkertude]

Has anyone tried mailing the bucket? Thought of making the label part of the design. I like to send a care package to college freshman friends. My eyes lit up with the idea of the bucket but wondered if I would have to box it.

 

[ToDisney]

I used to send soda bottles through the mail... I don't know if the paint can would be different? Might want to check with your PO... don't know if they'd let you with the handle?? And you'd have to make sure the lid was secure???

 

[Suzy Mouse]

Thank you so much for starting this thread! I think it's such a great idea.

I did find a store online that sells the cans at a pretty decent price. I don't know how much they charge for shipping. I have not ordered from them.

www.containerstore.com

 

[bunnymkc]

only 1.99 for the 32 oz but 6.50 for the shipping..

 

[ToDisney]

Originally posted by bunnymkc
only 1.99 for the 32 oz but 6.50 for the shipping..

YIKES!!! Definitely makes my trip to Home Depot worth it. Like I said... Lowes and Sherman Williams have these cans under $3!!!

 

[pattyT]

Opening cans:

We have a can of 'keys' that we no longer even know what they go too -
so I am going to tie them to a ribbon so the reciever of the gift can easily pop the lid off!

DairYou -
I was thinking that iff I use decoupage stuff over the whole thing I could also put a plant in a can for dd's room!


ALSO -
If you go to Home Depot - in the wallpaper Departments you can get samples of borders to use on them! I got a really cute Pooh one for my friends daughters can (that I will fill with toys for christmas!)

 

[MerryPoppins]

What is the recipe for scarecrow soup? That sounds fun.

 

[dairyou]

Patty,

Ahhh... that sounds very cute... or we have an underwater sea decore in our bathroom. That would be cute for a plant there!

Thanks!

Deb

 

[bskts4bj]

I thought the mummy can would make a great craft idea for my 3rd grade Cub Scouts, but I needed to make it inexpensive. So. . . . I called my local paint store (national chain), explained that I needed them for Cub Scouts and they DONATED them! How awesome is that! Just a thought for those of you out here that are also leaders.

Have a great day!
Brenda

 

[ptlycloudy]

I am thinking of making "welcome aboard " cruise gifts using paint cans, but I could use some decorating ideas. For the kids on the cruise I thought of decorating with Disney stickers or magnets and for the adults something a little more impressive.I have never made thse before so I am not sure what type of decorating things work best. Also what type of adhesive works best for paper or fabric etc.?

All ideas are appreciated!! Thanks