Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Recycled Paint Cans?...we can do it
One of the my trash to treasures finds is this recycled 'Sweet Pink Personalized Paint Can'. I have to admit, I didn't purchase it on the day I saw it, but on the next day at one of my favorite elite stores. Honestly I didn't want to spend $1.98 on a old can but I was fascinated by the idea. I studied it over and when I returned to work..I just couldn't remember all the details...to share because there were so many! I know...the chances were very slim that the can would still be there, especially because I decided I wanted it. Because the store was having so many, many items coming in, the can was still there on the same shelf waiting for me. Ordinarily if I come back a 2nd look, it's usually gone. I can and honestly have be caught up in purchase 'way too many items' so I'm trying hard to be realistic and a good 'Trash to Treasures artsy Lady'. The can really had me thinking of all sorts of things, mostly the message I 'can' do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I am ticked pink, in the way the artsy person decorated this can! My ideas for a 'Can' recycled are many. An aluminum can is a great container to preserve memories. Here are a few ideas to consider-
A memory can, filled with memories about a special person such as your 'Grand Mother or Grand Father'. Our daughter made a memory jar for her Grand Mother (Baba) and it is priceless. Some other ideas...a 'Candy Can' to hold your favorite sweets, a 'Recipe Can' filled with favorite family recipes, to gift a new bride in the family, a 'A this and that nails, a can for nails and screws for the man in your life (decorated with his favorite Sports team or hobby). Another idea is a 'Sewing can' decorated/personalized for someone special with bright fun or vintage buttons (inside; button, pin cushion w/straight pins, new scissors and assortment of different colored threads). Maybe a 'Lace Can' holding an assortment of cards of lace or ribbons to decorate with? Maybe a 'Cookie Can' gift for a new neighbor or friend (tying the cookie recipe to the handle). I think my favorite/most useful idea is a 'Hot glue gun can' because it is the just right safe container when I go to put it away. The glue gun can set inside the bigger can holding supplies/glue sticks.
I invite your to share your recycled 'Can' ideas. Isn't the message "You Can Do It" Keep in mind that some cans are way too messy to clean. There are places that sell clean cans in assorted sizes and shapes. Happy canning friends.
Treasure trunk.....a free find to hold family momentos at least for a while...
Who would have guessed I would find my Treasure Trunk in a trash pile at the end of a driveway? Well, I did. Keep your eyes open...you never know what you might find until you find it.
We were visiting our daughter in her hometown, on our merry way to Church and I was the first to spot it. Everyone in the car agreed that it did look interesting and on the way back from Church it was still there and we loaded it up in our daughter's van. It's typical for people to pick up items left for the trash haulers. I don't go looking at every one's trash...however, if I spot something that looks interesting or useful, I wouldn't hesitate. I've picked up more that one used vacuum sweeper and shared with someone w/o cost who needed one. Problem, thrown out vacuum sweepers normally only need minor things like a new belt or bag...I have learned this tip from my daughter. I really haven't seen anything quite like it before and 'Oh my!' did it ever need repaired. For a long time was filled with framed art and family photos when we renovated our addition. I knew I better get going on this project. What I love about the Treasure Trunk is all the detail of the foiled strips. It can store items such as photos...I have a zillion from all the past years and I can't bear to part with any of them. These days, I'm keeping everything electronically. I will do a post someday...scrap booking the photos waiting for me I promise. They say 'a picture is worth a thousand words sometimes'. I agree. Especially, reliving the beautiful memories of a person you love who has passed on into another life. I am a BIG believer in keeping memories alive! I hang on tight, I've lost people I love with all my heart.
To begin this project, I had to do some research because it's all new to me. The foil embossed strips needed straightened and reapplied to the surface.
My idea for my Treasure Trunk, to hold old family photographs and little keepsakes such as our baby box memories (our three children's Baptism outfits, crocheted blankets and first toys). I must add my husbands childhood toy horse and the Chatty Cathy doll I bought many years ago at a flea Market (a replica of the one I loved as a child). She doesn't chat any more, but she sure brings back memories of being a little girl.
Our baby box, is simply a box right which is now set inside an very sturdy old wicker basket trunk that one of our puppies chewed the corner on many 27 years ago. It was so upsetting back then and now, I miss those simple days when the children were little. We were in the middle of renovating our farm house, living in a 2 bedroom duplex. Our wonderful dog Brunheld, gave birth to 11 adorable puppies. When they started running around we had to keep them in the basement in the duplex, our storage area was filled on one side and the puppies were teething. Those were the good days and I miss them so much!!!
Do you have a treasure trunk? A treasure box or basket? A wooden cedar chest? I would love to hear all about it. Maybe it's a simple box for now or maybe you have your treasures in a bag? Did you know there are some amazing ways to decorate boxes? I will try to share ideas on 'Treasure Boxes' if anyone is interested. Just let me know. Please share about the one you would like to create. I welcome comments and I will enjoy learning about your recycling projects.
We were visiting our daughter in her hometown, on our merry way to Church and I was the first to spot it. Everyone in the car agreed that it did look interesting and on the way back from Church it was still there and we loaded it up in our daughter's van. It's typical for people to pick up items left for the trash haulers. I don't go looking at every one's trash...however, if I spot something that looks interesting or useful, I wouldn't hesitate. I've picked up more that one used vacuum sweeper and shared with someone w/o cost who needed one. Problem, thrown out vacuum sweepers normally only need minor things like a new belt or bag...I have learned this tip from my daughter. I really haven't seen anything quite like it before and 'Oh my!' did it ever need repaired. For a long time was filled with framed art and family photos when we renovated our addition. I knew I better get going on this project. What I love about the Treasure Trunk is all the detail of the foiled strips. It can store items such as photos...I have a zillion from all the past years and I can't bear to part with any of them. These days, I'm keeping everything electronically. I will do a post someday...scrap booking the photos waiting for me I promise. They say 'a picture is worth a thousand words sometimes'. I agree. Especially, reliving the beautiful memories of a person you love who has passed on into another life. I am a BIG believer in keeping memories alive! I hang on tight, I've lost people I love with all my heart.
To begin this project, I had to do some research because it's all new to me. The foil embossed strips needed straightened and reapplied to the surface.
My idea for my Treasure Trunk, to hold old family photographs and little keepsakes such as our baby box memories (our three children's Baptism outfits, crocheted blankets and first toys). I must add my husbands childhood toy horse and the Chatty Cathy doll I bought many years ago at a flea Market (a replica of the one I loved as a child). She doesn't chat any more, but she sure brings back memories of being a little girl.
Our baby box, is simply a box right which is now set inside an very sturdy old wicker basket trunk that one of our puppies chewed the corner on many 27 years ago. It was so upsetting back then and now, I miss those simple days when the children were little. We were in the middle of renovating our farm house, living in a 2 bedroom duplex. Our wonderful dog Brunheld, gave birth to 11 adorable puppies. When they started running around we had to keep them in the basement in the duplex, our storage area was filled on one side and the puppies were teething. Those were the good days and I miss them so much!!!
Do you have a treasure trunk? A treasure box or basket? A wooden cedar chest? I would love to hear all about it. Maybe it's a simple box for now or maybe you have your treasures in a bag? Did you know there are some amazing ways to decorate boxes? I will try to share ideas on 'Treasure Boxes' if anyone is interested. Just let me know. Please share about the one you would like to create. I welcome comments and I will enjoy learning about your recycling projects.
(Update- the Treasure trunk eventually fell apart however not the treasures.)
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