Painted cans

Wait! Dont throw out that tin canTurn it into something useful with a bit of paint and your imagination. What was once an empty soup can on its way to the recycling bin is now a cute vase for my outdoor patio table.Heres what I did.After washing out the can and soaking off the label, I spray painted it with a mint green acrylic, and allowed it to dry overnight. Then I used a pencil to roughly transfer the sketch below onto it.Next, I selected the different colours of acrylic paint that I…

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"These upcycled tin can planters will brighten up your garden or patio even on the dullest of days. I used paper napkins of my favorite designer Marimekko. These Finnish prints are so bright and colorful and look great together. You can easily buy mixed packs of napkins on eBay. You only need one paper napkin per tin. The tins are then sealed with an acrylic varnish so they can be used outdoors. All you need to do is plant them with your favorite summer flowers."

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