Repurposing a Paint Can

In need of some ideas for children to store their toys?
Amanda repurposed an old paint and it's just darling!

Amanda Johnson

Altered Paint Can

For my project of choice, I knew that I wanted to repurpose this old paint can into a fun carrying bucket for my youngest daughter. She loves her my little ponies, and with all the colors and unicorns in the Little Princess line, I knew I'd be able to create her a cute container to use when she carts them from room to room!

I started by taking the pink and white diagonal stripe paper from Welcome Spring, and covering the base of the can. I just used my scissors and cut around the handle openings.

From there, I didn't want to add too much bulk and dimension, as I know this will be used, and often. So, using a few of my favorite patterns from the Little Princess line, I layered some pennant shapes, wrapping one with twine for a little added interest.

Then using one of the banner stickers from the My Baby-girl, I removed the dimensional adhesives, and adhered it straight onto the bucket. This gave me a "shelf" to layer her name, using some fun sparkly gold thickers.

Wanting to add in some more of the gold, I randomly added sequins, then added some gold star rub ons around them. 

I, of course, had to add in that adorable pink unicorn die cut, I added foam adhesive on it, just to help it stand out a little bit. For the finishing touch, I used some light blue baker's twine to wrap the handle, it upped the cute factor just a little more! :)

Supply list:

Imaginicse: Patterned Papers ( Welcome Spring, Little Princess); Die Cut ( Little Princess), Sticker ( Welcome Baby-girl)

American Crafts: Twine, Thickers, foam adhesive