How to Repurpose Cans instead of being Overrun by them – Πώς Μπορείτε να Επαναπροσδιορίσετε τα Δοχεία

I am such a fool for repurposing.  I can’t seem to throw anything out.  I…

I am such a fool for repurposing.  I can’t seem to throw anything out.  I save paper rolls and turn them into hearts, I keep old clothing and use them to recover chairs.  And now I have amassed a collection of tin cans, such as this one.  I have to start repurposing them otherwise I am in danger of being overrun by them. 

Είμαι μια τρελή για τον επαναπροσδιορισμό. Δεν μπορώ να πετάξω τίποτα. Έχω σώσει ρολά χαρτί και τα μετέτρεψα σε καρδιές, έχω κρατήσει παλιά ρούχα και τα χρησιμοποίησα για να καλύψω καρέκλες. Και τώρα έχω συγκεντρώσει μια συλλογή από τσίγκινα δοχεία, όπως αυτό.  Πρέπει  να ξεκινήσω   τον αναπροσανατολισμό τους αλλιώς κι

νδυνεύω να κατακλυστώ από αυτά.
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A tin can before, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
I started off painting the tin with DecoArt Chalky Finish paint in Enchanted, which is a warm olive tone. I left it as a matte finish because I liked the rugged look of it. 

Ξεκίνησα βάφοντας το με DecoArt Chalky Finish στο Enchanted, το οποίο είναι το χρώμα της ελιάς. Το άφησα ως ματ φινίρισμα, επειδή μου άρεσε η τραχιά εμφάνιση του.
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Painting the can using chalk paint and brass lustre, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
I then used this brass finish from DecoArt Metallic Lustre to add a border to the tin on the top and bottom.   It dried right away and left me with a rugged look. (You can buy these products from my Amazon Affiliate link below). 

Στη συνέχεια έβαλα αυτό το ορείχαλκο φινίρισμα από DecoArt Metallic Lustre για να προσθέσει έ

να περίγραμμα στο τσίγκινο δοχείο στην κορυφή και στο κάτω μέρος.  Στέγνωσε αμέσως και με άφησε με μια τραχιά εμφάνιση.
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Metallic Lustre Brass finish, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
Now this tin had originally held coffee so it was pretty big, about 6 inches across.  I wanted to place branches in there but also wanted them to stay up instead of falling over.  Here is my simple solution. By placing these smaller tin cans inside I created four compartments. 

Τώρα αυτό το δοχείο αρχικά ηταν για καφέ έτσι ήταν αρκετά μεγάλο, περίπου 15 cm. Ήθελα να τοποθετήσω κλαδιά εκεί, αλλά επίσης ήθελα να μείνουν όρθια αντί να πέφτουν. Εδώ είναι η λύση μου. Με την τοποθέτηση αυτών των μικρότερων τσίγκινων δοχείων μέσα,, δημιούργησα τέσσερις χώρους.
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Adding smaller cans inside for compartmentalization, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
I then used my burlap ribbon … you can see I’m getting lots of mileage out of this ribbon. I had also used it for my crafty bottom. 

Στη συνέχεια χρησιμοποίησα τη λινάτσα κορδέλα.  Την είχα χρησιμοποιήσει και στο  χειροτεχνικό πάτο!
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Burlap ribbon, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
The last step was the addition of these fabric flowers.  I  shopped the house for them. You never know what you’ll find when you go looking.

Το τελευταίο βήμα ήταν να προσθέσω αυτά τα υφασμάτινα λουλούδια. Τα ψώνισα από το σπίτι μου. Ποτέ δεν ξέρεις τι θα βρεις όταν ψάξεις.
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Fabric flowers, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
At the farm the other day I cut off a few branches of pomegranate and brought them home with me.

 Στο αγρόκτημα την άλλη μέρα έκοψα μερικά κλαδιά ροδιού και τα έφερα σπίτι.
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adding pomegranate branches, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
The finished vase, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
The smaller cans on the inside really help to balance out the branches. 

Τα μικρότερα δοχεία στο εσωτερικό πραγματικά βοηθάν να εξισορροπηθούν τα κλαδιά.
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Overhead view of the branches and the cans, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
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The pomegranate flower, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
My pomegranate …

Το ρόδι μου …
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The pomegranate on the branch, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
Final view of repurposed can, How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
I am always going on about “the power of paint” and this is no exception. It was an easy project with major impact. And now I have shown you how to repurpose those cans instead of being overrun by them. I have  a few less tins taking up space but a  pretty vase.  Do you save your cans and reuse them?  Or do you just toss them in the recycle bin? 

Αυτό ήταν ένα εύκολο έργο με σημαντικές επιπτώσεις. Έτσι σας έδειξα πώς να επαναπροσδιορίσετε τα δοχεία αντί να κατακλυστείτε  από αυτά. Έχω λιγότερο δοχεία, αλλά ένα όμορφο βάζο.  Μήπως αποθηκεύετε τα δοχεία σας και τα ξανά χρησιμοποιείτε; Ή μήπως απλά τα πετάτε στον κάδο ανακύκλωσης;
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A can repurposed into a vase, #EasyCraft #Repurposedtincan #Chalkytypepaintproject #DecoArtProjects #Burlapcraft How to Repurpose cans instead of being overrun by them / www.theboondocksblog.com
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  1. Mary, Your upcycled cans are beautiful and I especially appreciate the tutorial and photos. I have a big box of cans in the garage all clean and ready for recycling so I think I’ll be well-equipped to try your project. Thanks and Happy Spring!
    Cheryl

  2. Adorable! I love how a simple can can be so much more. Your colour choices are so wonderful for spring!
    I’ve featured this in this weekend’s DIY Salvaged Junk Projects. Thanks for linking up!
    p.s. I’ve emailed you a request.

    1. Thanks Donna, it is always so satisfying to be able to save a can when so many more end up in the landfill.

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