Put it in a paint can!

The first step is to obtain the paint cans. You can buy these at most hardware stores or any paint store. The quart can cost us $1.20 and the gallon can cost $2.20. The print can be done on any paper and then taped to the can, however full sheet labels (which we happen to sell!! They are found under our labels section) do a much better job. Also be sure to check out our template section for the piant can template.

A special note: Some of the graphics used on the gallon can be purchased here GRAPHICS. Be sure to check it out!

PAINT CAN IDEAS

MOVIE NIGHT CAN
popcorn
candy/chocolate
DVD
go to local video store
pop
snack mix
nuts

TEEN VANITY CAN
zit cream
facial wash
sea breeze-astringent
deorant
mouthwash
dental floss
toothbrush
toothpaste
nail clippers
hair gel

BOOK READER CAN
book light
bookmark
snack
book
gc for bookstore

GARDENING CAN
gloves
seed packs
bulbs
trowel
liquid fertilizer
kneeling pad
plant markers
hand lotion

SPA CAN
gel eye mask
Tea
Bubble bath
Lotion
bath puffy
bath salts
back scrubber
candles
Music cd
loofah

COFFEE LOVER CAN
various single serve flavored coffees
mug
flavored creamers
biscotti
shortbread

GET WELL CAN
puzzle books
tea
honey sticks
pencils pens
magazines
book
mad libs

COOKIE CANS
various homemade cookies
recipes for the cookies
bag chocolate chips
frosting tube
sprinkles

GOURMENT CHEF CAN
exotic spices
infused oils
gourmet chocolate
fancy measuring spoons

TEACHER CAN
small notepads
aspirin
teacher-good job stickers
pens
pencils

MY NAILS CAN
nail polish
polish remover
nail clippers
emery boards
cotton balls
polish remover pads
cuticle sticks
cuticle cream

HOT STUFF CAN
various hot salsa's
dips
sauces etc
chips

OFF TO COLLEGE CAN
pens
pencils
mouse pad
wash cloths
hand towels
snacks
phone card to call home
nail clippers
book light
microwave soup
fuzzy socks
book
magazine
mad libs

AROMA CAN
candles
incense
incense burner
potpourri
candle holder

SNACK CAN
various snack favorites
chips
chocolate
nuts
whatever the person’s favs are

 
BABY CAN
onsies
receiving blanket
socks-booties
bibs
rubber ducky
rattle
powder
lotion
baby bath
washcloths
photo album
teddy bear
shampoo
baby oil
baby tree-tree seedling to grow with baby

TEA LOVER CAN
various flavored teas
teacup
infuser
short bread
honey sticks
biscotti
teapot

FISHERMAN CAN
fishing line
clippers
license holder
floaters
hooks
lures
snacks

FITNESS FREAK CAN
headband
power bars
shoelaces
socks
foot powder
wristbands
runner / fitness magazine
hand weights
video
jump rope
sports drink
yoga tape
stretching rope
water bottle
chain spray (biker)
gloves (biker)
spoke tools (biker)
tire patch kit (biker)

CHEER UP CAN
little blue day book
tissues
candy
small stuffed toy
book
movie
cd
bubble bath
candle

KIDS ART CAN
crayons
paints/ brushes
playdoh
small color book
small pad of paper

GOLFER CAN
Brass/nylon brush
divot tool w/brush
ball markers
spike wrench
snacks
golf towel
wood tees
balls
ball pickup

FOOT PAMPER CAN
callous cream
foot soak salt
foot scrub
foot roller
foot brush
lotion
pumice stone

WRITERS CAN
engraved pen
handmade journal
book light
stationary set

PHOTOGRAPHERS CAN
film
gc to get film developed
lens cloth
filters
small frame
lens dust blower

HOUSEWARMING CAN
gc to home depot or similar
take out menus for local restaurants
address labels
candle (Yankee home sweet home )

SCRAPPIN CAN
film/ disposable camera
hermifix tabs
glue
small frame
fiber assortment
embellishment assortment
gc for film development 
scissors
ribbon assortment
alphabet stickers
mini album
pens

ENGAGEMENT/ BRIDAL CAN
bridal planner
Advil
magazine
wedding music cd
phone card
gc for a relaxing day

WEDDING DAY EMERGENCY KIT
nail polish
bobby pins 
tissues
safety pins
razor

CHOCOLATE LOVER Fill with a favorite chocolate and chocolate-scented candles.

NEW BABY Fill with onesies, a rattle, baby bath products, wash cloths, and a mini photo album.
 
BOOK LOVER  Include a gift certificate to a bookstore, a bookmark and an itty bitty booklight.

GET WELL  Fill with magazines, puzzles, candy, pens and pencils.

BON VOYAGE Fill with travel-size toiletries, a journal, a disposable camera, postcard stamps and film.

TEACHER GIFT Fill with note cards, pens, candy, paperweight, stickers and rubber stamps.

SPA IN A CAN Fill with soap, lotion, candles and bath salt.
 
A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES  Fill with microwavable popcorn, assorted candy and a gift certificate to movie rental store.

GARDEN PARTY  Include packets of seed, a small bag of soil, garden gloves, and hand-held garden tools.
 
NEW PARENTS
Gift certificate for dinner out, advil, visine, gift certificate for a movie theater, babysitting coupons (make yourself), a book about parenting/babies, journal

NAIL SPA
Nail polish, polish remover, nail clippers, emery boards, cotton balls, polish remover pads, cuticle sticks, cuticle cream

BARBIE CAN
Barbie clothes, shoes, barbie accessories

BOO-BOO CAN
Band-Aids, gauze, stickers, neosporin, gauze