A Popcorn Tin Makeover for me has been in the works for years, every time I saw where someone transformed one of the 3-popcorn goodies, I’d say to myself…one of these days.
This year while shopping with my grandsons one of them grabbed a tin, ate almost all the candied popcorn and left it never to be touched again. That is until this weekend, I saw it sitting there with it’s stale orange dusted popcorn and I knew exactly what I’d do with it.
It’s Thrift Store Decor time! I can’t wait to share my thrifty idea with you! Be sure to see all my blogger friends ideas at the end!
My traveling popcorn tin…
I have moved it all around the house, loving it like it was an expensive purchase. Thinking I wish I’d bought more because I have so many ideas for these cheap tin cans.
Popcorn Tin transformation steps:
- Clean and dry the popcorn tin.
- Lightly sand, wipe away the dust.
- Grab your favorite spray paint, read the directions and spray accordingly.
- Let Dry and apply lettering
- Fill with flowers and enjoy.
Grab the graphics here: Farmers Market Fresh Flowers
Sand
Create a stencil by using a pencil to shade the back of the graphic.
Attach the graphic to the tin can.
Trace over the letters, remove and use a sharpie, paint pen or paint with paint brush. I used a sharpie on mine.
This cheap tin can feels all fancy pants now. I kinda like it.
The Befores:
The Afters:
Click each to see all the other thrifty ideas:
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Debra Wise says
Such a creative idea for those popcorn tins! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Cherryl Ehlenburg says
I love the transformation! I think I will be picking up a popcorn tin next Christmas!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Great way to reuse those obnoxiously large tins! Looks like an item you’d pay good money for in a home decor store. Visiting from Style Showcase party.
Kathy E. says
This is an awesome reason to keep those popcorn tins! I can’t even tell you how many I’ve tossed over the years. If only I had just one of them now….love this!
Norma Rolader says
I love the popcorn tin and it transformation Thank you for sharing
Bonnie says
I love the repurposed popcorn tin. So easy. But I never thought of it. Thanks. Can’t wait to transform the tin I got as a Christmas gift!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
Debbie, You have truly become the thrift store guru in my eyes! Each month you totally wow me. I LOVE how you always use your transformations in a decor shot!
Debbie says
You’re so sweet! Thank you 🙂
Kristi says
Love this Debbie! I think I have a tin in our basement that could work. Thanks for sharing!
gail says
I don’t have any of these! We had one here over the holidays–I think Jamie and Andy took it home with them. She throws everything away. I’m sure it’s long gone.
Love you popcorn tin makeover Debbie. You’re so clever and creative!
pinning!
gail
Peggy says
Love that, I’m going to buy that popcorn I saw at 75 percent off.
Maryann says
So cute!!! Now I need to find a Christmas popcorn tin on clearance somewhere.
Kristin salazar says
OK Now you have me mad that I tossed those tins out years ago! What an incredible makeover, you would never know!
girlfromwva says
awesome! will have to grab 1 or 2 next time i am at the thrift store.
Pam says
OMG, you should have posted this BEFORE Christmas so I could have run out and bought 50 cheapo popcorn tins. GREAT idea!
Debbie says
Thanks Pam!! I need more, I had more ideas pop in my head 😉
Linda Cortez says
Thanks for sharing…who doesn’t have a bunch of these cans, huh? Now I can utilize them longer.
Debbie says
Thanks Linda, now I want to paint more of them 🙂 Have a great day!!