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DIY Mini Paint Can Ornaments

August 4, 2017

diy mini paint can ornaments
The last miniature tool tree ornament tutorial is the mini paint can.  Can of paint or bucket of paint, whatever you call it, it’s miniature and perfect for all those paint loving friends in your life.
diy mini tool tree
I shared all the mini tool tree ornaments during this past Christmas in July.  Such a fun little project idea or gift.
mini paint can ornaments
Below are the step by step instructions to make miniature paint can ornaments.

*This post contains affiliate links below.

Supplies:
  • plastic storage containers
  • metallic silver spray paint
  • 1″ wood dowel
  • white paint
  • drill & drill bits
  • wire
  • wire cutters
  • hot glue
  • paint can labels (click here for Benjamin Moore PDF printable, click here for Behr label)
  • double stick tape

mini Benjamin Moore paint can labels
Step 1: Print out labels to fit the plastic containers.  Spray paint exterior of plastic containers silver.
attach label to can
Step 2: Attach labels to containers using double sided tape.

glue paint into can
Step 3: Cut 1″ dowel into 1″ lengths.  Dip one end into white paint and let dry.  Once dry use hot glue to attach ‘paint’ into base of plastic container.

make wire handle
Step 4: Predrill small hole into both sides of plastic container near top edge.  Cut a small piece of wire and insert into both holes then bend end upwards.  Apply small dab of hot glue to exterior of plastic container where wire went in.  Add bakers twine hanger.
miniature paint bucket ornaments
SHOP THIS PROJECT:

Check out the whole tool tree ornament collection:
diy mini tool tree ornament collection
Links to the tutorials to make these ornaments are below:

mini saw blade ornaments
mini saw blade
mini paint brush ornament
mini paint brush
mini extension cord ornament
mini extension cord


mini tape measure ornaments
mini tape measure
mini toolbox
mini toolbox
mini spray paint ornament
mini spray paint

diy mini homer bucket ornaments
mini paint roller ornaments



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Filed Under: CHRISTMAS, CRAFTS, MINI TOOL ORNAMENTS, SEASONAL2 Comments

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  1. mommy2luke2008 says

    August 5, 2017 at 1:58 PM

    These ornaments are so cute! I've really enjoyed all the tutorials for these! I think the paint bucket is my favorite!

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  2. Kristina A says

    October 29, 2021 at 11:09 AM

    In love with this whole set! Wish they were available for purchase! so cute!

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