Things You'll Need:
- Paint cans, recycled or new. Plain metal paint cans are available at most home improvement stores.
- Outdoor spray paint
- Painter’s tape and/or stickers for lettering
- Hammer and nail
- Hooks for fence (if you will be hanging your planters)
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Step 1
First Layer of Spray PaintIf your cans are recycled, clean off the labels and scrape off any drips from the sides. Spray paint your cans with your first color of spray paint. Allow to dry thoroughly, usually at least 2 to 3 hours. Spray paint your hooks and screws for a complimentary look.
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Step 2
Painter's Tape for StripesApply painter’s tape in your design of choice. In my case, I wanted striped cans so I used the painter’s tape to allow for green stripes underneath. Apply your second color of spray paint and allow to dry thoroughly. When dry, gently remove your painter’s tape.
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Step 3
Sticker Decor(Optional) Add your word of choice with simple stickers. In my case, I spelled out the word “BLOOM” for my third paint can. I also applied more painter’s tape to my striped cans so I would end up with a third white stripe, and then spray painted them with a third shade of white. When dry, gently remove your painter’s tape and/or stickers.
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Step 4
Painter's Tape, Layer TwoFor additional stripe effect, add a second layer of painter's tape to your existing stripes.
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Step 5
Use your hammer and a nail to puncture drainage holes in the bottom of your paint can. Use a towel underneath your can so you don’t cause any damage to your paint.
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Step 6
Painted HooksIf hanging your planters, then screw your hooks into your fence. Painting your hooks ties the whole look together.
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Step 7
Add gravel to the bottom of your planter, then some potting soil and your favorite blooms. In my case, I chose Iceland poppies for their color, and I know they will tolerate heat and full sun.
Comments
Nephilian said
on 7/4/2009 Good idea.