I, (and I'm sure you will understand this) collected a lot of what my siblings felt were odd ball items when my father passed away, but what I recognized as treasures. I collected all my father's oil cans and have had them stored until recently where they resided on my library shelf. My brother suggested that they might look good in a basket I had just purchased. Well, they didn't make it into a basket as they stand like little jewels on their own....at least my opinion. I had so much fun transforming these. First step, WASH THEM! These were well used in their previous lives!!
My little Pumpkin: I put a little glaze on the can and added one of my father's rusty keys.
This is original with a couple of rusty stars. (Why do I love rust?!?)
This beautiful seafoam green oil can is the original color with a stamped fleur de lis, lace, roses and some bling. I might change the flowers. You know how it is....can't leave it alone!!
This was gray so I painted it and added glitter and bling!!!! Is there such a thing as a classy oil can???
This was painted a mauve pink with a matching knob, Paris stamp, ribbon and a beautiful pin. Carol said this is her favorite. I think, me too!!!
Another original sea foam green with a knob and ribbons.
This is the original color, would you believe! So pretty that all it needed was a pretty pin and ribbon. All done!!
I have several larger ones still in storage and can't wait to repurpose them. My father would enjoy these, I think!!! Thanks to my brother, Terry, for the inspiration!!!
Partying with Common Ground
