Don’t you just hate clutter all over your counter tops? I know I do, that’s why a while back I made the decorative coffee station tray for the hubby to keep his coffee fixin’s all in one place instead of it spread all over the kitchen counter. Now it’s time to declutter the rest of the counter tops, and this is where the dollar store container makeover comes in.
I know I’m not the only one that has their mail thrown all over the counter. We try to keep it in one stack, but it seems to get spread out into several stacks, bills, other mail to go through, and junk that the hubby seems to hold onto instead of throwing in recycle bin.
Then there’s the bar area that I have my laptop and all my blog stuff spread out that needs some decluttering as well.
Well no more! After seeing the awesome dollar store container makeovers at Lovely Etc. I decided to do something about my mess by making pretty storage containers myself.
So I ran out right away and picked up several from the dollar store. Only a dollar a piece. You cannot beat that for making your own cute storage containers.
Faux Enamel Dollar Store Container Makeover
The first container is my faux enamel container for holding the mail, and any papers that need going through at a later date. I got the idea for making one of my containers using this faux enamel technique from One More Time Events, and decided to give it a try on this dollar store tub.
Loving how it turned out, and it was so easy. All I did was spray paint it with a glossy white, then went over the edges with my black acrylic paint. I used black chalk paint to add the chalkboard label on one side. Then I added the word mail using my paint marker. Super duper easy, and so cute!
Faux Galvanized Dollar Store Container Makeover
The next of my repurposed dollar store containers is my faux galvanized container with the Texas flag. I got this idea at Lovely Etc. I kind of combined some of her paint technique along with my faux galvanized metal technique to come up with this one. And I got to say I’m pretty happy with the outcome.
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To get the faux galvanized look I first spray painted the tub grey, then working in small areas I painted on some black acrylic paint, then dabbed some of it off using a paper towel. Once I finished the whole tub I let it dry thoroughly.
Next I dabbed on some metallic silver using a paper towel. Once I got the desired effect I set it aside to dry. Then I added the Texas flag using my acrylic paints.
After that it was looking pretty good, only needed one more thing. My antiquing medium on the flag. The antiquing medium always adds that extra nice touch to a piece. Giving it an aged look that I love.
That’s all there is to making this containers. Now no more mail scattered all over the counter, or computer/blogging stuff on the bar.
Now I need to make one more for the hubby’s stuff then the counter tops will be neat and orderly, which makes me a Happy camper.
Now it’s your turn to do a Dollar Store container makeover? Would love to see what you’ve come up with.
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Material List For Faux Enamel Container
Glossy white spray paint
Glossy black acrylic paint
White paint marker
Paint brushes
Material List For Faux Galvanized Metal Container
Dollar Store bin
Grey primer spray paint
Black acrylic paint
Metallic acrylic paint
Red acrylic paint
White acrylic paint
Blue acrylic paint
Antiquing medium
Paint brushes
Paper towels
More Makeovers You May Enjoy!
Dollar Store bin
Wooden chalkboard crate
Wooden potato/onion bin
Repurposed plastic container
Oh these are fab Linda – I love both finishes. We use loads of these storage boxes around the house but it never occurred to me to paint them – cant wait to try it out 🙂
Thanks Sarah! I have bought a few as well but it never occurred to me either until I seen the galvanized metal bin on Lovely ETC. Then of course I had to try One More Time Events enamel technique on one as well, and love how it turned out as well.
Linda, these turned out so great! I need to have one for mail, and for my Make Lemonade stuff. I don’t like stuff all over either, and this would be perfect. Not sure what paint technique I’ll use, I really like both of yours!
Thank you Nikki! Make both one for your mail and the other for your Make Lemonade. They are both really easy, and I am loving both of them. Now to make more. The hubby’s will be a Dallas Cowboys bin.
Thank you Nikki! Make both one for your mail and the other for your Make Lemonade. They are both really easy, and I am loving both of them. Now to make more. The hubby’s will be a Dallas Cowboys bin.
Linda, I love both of these makeovers! I had also seen the enamel one and wondered. I’m glad you tried it out! And the other idea is so cool with the galvanized look. I will definitely be trying it out. Love your idea for decluttering I wish I could do it. My kitchen is overflowing.
Thank you Mary! I need some much needed decluttering, and I thought these would be the perfect start. I am loving how they turned out. I will be making more.
Such a great idea and they both look super Linda. That faux galvanized technique is so impressive, it looks like the real thing.
Thank you Michelle! They do make for some cute storage, and they are super easy to make.
Thank you Michelle! They do make for some cute storage, and they are super easy to make.
Oh wow, I love them. Too cute and what a great idea. I will have to try and make one and soon! I love both finishes!
Thank you Carolann! Both technique’s are really easy, and both turn out so cute. Can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Hey Linda, you really nailed the galvanized and the enamel look! Well done! You’ve got me thinking of other things I could give the faux enamel treatment to.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs, Lynn
Thanks Lynn! I love learning new paint technique’s, and the faux galvanized and enamel is so fun, and I’m so happy how they turned out. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. Be sure and share! 🙂
How cute! Love the faux enamel version for your mail. Ot’s perfectly farm-housey style! Pinning 🙂
Thank you Wendi! They have come in real handy in getting things organized. Thanks for pinning!
They look great Linda! I am a super fan of the enamelware, I did the same on a bathroom storage bin and it’s my favorite!
Thanks Susan! I bet that turned out really cute! I need to make some more, super easy and fun way to get the look without spending a lot of money on the real stuff.