THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011 | Comments: 17
I was in the mood for something different and fun for my dining room table and this was perfect. For this project, I just hammered in the can, gave it a few coats of paint and filled with soil and Daffodil bulbs.
It's uncanny – they almost look like they're made out of paper.
Place cans on protected, sturdy surface and hammer away.
Paint with a few coats of left over house paint – or you could use a few sample size paints (available near the paint chips at any home improvement store).
I’m listening to Bob Marley today.
These look great! I usually use plain silver tins as vases but now I’m inspired to start painting them!
Blue Skies,
Charlotte xo
Whoa!! I love the crunched can look. How do you think of these ideas? And I love the idea of forcing a little spring in the house.
Thanks Darcie!
These are nifty! I’ve got a beat up can sitting on my table with it first coat of paint dryin right now! I’ll have a blog post about mine later this week!
Angie – Great! I will check it out! Thanks for stopping by – take care, Camilla
Love these! You inspired me! Check it out over at:
http://moderndaysupermommy.blogspot.com/2011/01/squooshed-planter.html
Angie- Great Job! I love it! Thanks for sharing – so nice to hear from you. Take Care, C
That’s really pretty! I’ll file that idea for future use 🙂
Love these! I just cut some cans to make porch lights… going to be doing this project too!
Rose – I love that! I’ve used pierced cans for candles in previous projects – sounds great – Thanks, Camilla
Hey, first time here and I love your blog. So many simple yet elegant ideas. Just wondering what is the brand and name of the lilac color on the smaller can. Looks just the perfect color for my laundry room… so fresh.
Thanks, Kate
Hi Kate, Thanks for stopping by – thanks for your kind comments! That color is a Martha Stewart Brand – Aegean Blue (available at Home Depot) – it is available in a 8OZ sample size – so you can test it. Take Care, Camilla
These are great! I have my first lot drying upside down on empty wine bottles! I can see these as great gifts for my little ones teachers at Easter.
Also, I think I maybe able to organise my study with the addition of these cuties!!!
Kate -that is wonderful to hear! They are fun to make and look fantastic in so many spots around the house. Thanks for letting me know! Take Care, Camilla
this is adorably!
THIS is genius and so easy to make. I love the colours and how you did it and I will definitely do this preparing myself and my flat for sping!