Scrapin Pat Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I recently saw a paper covered quart paint can used to hold small gifts. It looks like it would lend itself really nicely to my scrapping supplies. However I was wondering about the paint can. Is there somewhere you can purchase new unused cans? Has anyone done this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alg35536 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Ive seen clear plastic ones by the check out at Hobby Lobby. They werent full sized ones but we like maybe a quart sized. Not that expensive either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappingForever Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Yep, you can get unused paint cans at any home improvement store, like Lowes, Home Depot, etc. as well as paint stores. I think the gallon ones were around $1.50 a few years ago, so definitely not expensive either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephRN Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Great information. Thank you so much. I'm thinking this would be a great tongue-in-cheek gift for the do-it-yourselfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 The craft industry has clear ones for decorating purposes, but they are more expensive than the "real" ones at hardware stores. You can get them in many sizes at hardware stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapin Pat Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks for the info. The other day when I was getting my hair cut someone was making an appointment and it struck me how close Christmas is. Why do I always get in a crafty mood so late in the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Ah, but that's the beauty of digi gifts! They are so quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell11 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Yeah they are fun to put gifts in and make a "label" for them with digiscrap stuff, also attach a can opener to the top a fun gift to uncover LOL. Check lowes, home depot etc, they are fairly inexpensive too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappingForever Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 And just FYI, I have templates you can use to decorate the outside of the can. You can find them here: ScrapSimple Craft Templates: Altered Paint Cans . HTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetaudrey Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 These are on my gift list this year! Filled with goodies and treats....I'm sure my family and friends will love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskitkat Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I used the templates to decorate cans for my kids. DH had to search all over for them. None of the major chains carried them in our area. So, I'd suggest calling first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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