Monday 20 June 2011

Bee happy .... make creative storage

Was rummaging through the recycling box the other day after a good idea!

Picked out all my tin cans that had a ring pull top so the edges weren't too sharp and dangerous.


I sprayed some tins purple to put plants in for outside in the garden.  I drilled a hole in the bottom of each tin for drainage.


I have painted 2 pink and 2 blue which I then decorated with my CK wallpaper leftovers from the kitchen walls. I used Mod Podge (for the first time) to stick the wallpaper down then used it to finish the surface.



These lovely tins are now spread across my desk and sewing table holding pens, felt tips
and scissors :)



Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!

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27 comments:

  1. Jem 20 June 2011 at 15:36

    I've done something similar this weekend!! A couple of pencil and pen pots from dressed up tin cans and jars which would have just been recycled. Such a satisfying thing to do and I'm still feeling that 'I'm green' polish my halo thing :-P

    Hope you're still feeling much better and had a lovely weekend!
    Jem xXx

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  2. Maria - A Playful Stitch20 June 2011 at 15:36

    I love those pink and blue tins, with the CK flowers - so pretty! Maria x

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  3. Jem 20 June 2011 at 15:37

    PS - the pale blue shade and the CK roses is a gorgeous combination!! I bet the purple looks striking all planted up too! xXx

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  4. Shortbread and Ginger20 June 2011 at 15:40

    Great idea - they look lovely!
    Liz

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  5. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]20 June 2011 at 15:53

    Lovely. I like the look of the purple plant pot ones, where do you buy your spray paint?

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  6. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms20 June 2011 at 16:13

    So simple and so brilliant. xx

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  7. A Thrifty Mrs20 June 2011 at 16:32

    Fab! I've done the exact same thing and keep my herbs in them. The large oil drums you get in Asian supermarkets are great too.

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  8. before-after20 June 2011 at 16:49

    Beautiful! I used fabric for my version of this useful recycle project! http://be4-after.blogspot.com/2011/03/green-is-new-black.html

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  9. Gilly Tee20 June 2011 at 17:01

    They are lovely, love the colours. Just going to google mod podgy to find out what it is.
    Gillx

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  10. Scarlett20 June 2011 at 17:10

    Such a lovely make and the perfect recycling! Scarlett x

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  11. Unknown20 June 2011 at 17:42

    What a creative idea! I love the purple. Your using the wall paper made them even prettier. Thanks for sharing a great idea. Hugs!

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  12. somewhere on the avenue20 June 2011 at 17:42

    Bee u tiful! xx

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  13. carrad20 June 2011 at 18:46

    Fab idea - I hate to throw anything out and always find myself thinking how I could "repurpose" everything. I bet they look great on your desk xxx

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  14. VintageVicki20 June 2011 at 19:02

    That is a lovely idea - I shall have to seek out the right tins when I next do a grocery shop!

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  15. Dotty20 June 2011 at 19:18

    Great idea- creative recycling

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  16. Pretty at Heart20 June 2011 at 19:18

    Our local florist has painted tins in the same way, put a little gingham ribbon round them, put one plant in and charges the earth for them - but they do look pretty, so I keep meaning to have a go!
    -x-

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  17. GardenOfDaisies20 June 2011 at 20:26

    Wouldnt those be cute filled with flowers for a country wedding?

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  18. carole johnston20 June 2011 at 20:48

    Hello I have just had my first visit to your blog,it is lovely and I do hope you are feeling better,a young lady I know had the same illness as you and it is a very painful time you have,have a blessed day and I will be back, love those tins.

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  19. Jackie20 June 2011 at 21:49

    They look fab - what a great idea! x

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  20. MissGinger20 June 2011 at 22:13

    so easy - and so fabulous. i wish i had thought of it! thanks for sharing and they do say imitation is the best form of flattery... i will be flattering you soon! shame the bins are already out for pick up tomorrow.. xx

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  21. Vintage Sunday20 June 2011 at 22:55

    Oh they look absolutely beautiful ~ what a marvellous idea! Thank you for sharing it with us! Hope you have a lovely day, Love Brenda

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  22. Carly21 June 2011 at 03:20

    They look great!
    <3 Carly

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  23. Mrs. Exeter21 June 2011 at 07:32

    How clever and pretty - they look so sweet. And there's less recycling to put out next week - win win! xxx

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  24. Pene21 June 2011 at 08:44

    Gosh that's uncanny (no pun intended). I decorated a couple of tall thin wafer tins the other day to use for displays at my next craft fair. Mine I covered with lovely scrapbook card that I found. I also have a pile of slimfast tins with red plastic lids that I'm planning to do over for christmas! Waste not want not..

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  25. Unknown21 June 2011 at 09:54

    aww what a great idea they look so pretty ;-) I hope you are feeling better, dee x

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  26. ♥ Miss Tea21 June 2011 at 12:20

    sooooo cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, love those tins!! thanks for sharing, i'm so inspired, i want to rummage through junks and find those tins too!!! woohoooo!!! you're so creative and talented as usual!!! xx Susan

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  27. Taz21 June 2011 at 22:09

    I'm loving that purple, I've been saving some tins for one of my 'ideas' but now I think I'm going to have to add some purple paint to my list :)

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