I decorated an empty can with Dollar Tree spring napkins, Mod Podge, trim, and buttons. A button-covered can I found on Pinterest inspired me to use buttons on one of my own recycled containers.
The button-covered can that inspired me
The original inspiration photograph below was credited to All You. Its layered green buttons gave me the idea, although I used patterned paper and white buttons for my version.
Spring napkins and Mod Podge
I used spring napkins from Dollar Tree with Mod Podge to decorate the can. The floral paper brings red, yellow, and green into the background.
Buttons around the rim and a butterfly embellishment
I hot-glued buttons I already had around the upper part of the can. Trim and small embellishments from Dollar Tree finished the design, including the layered butterfly accent on the front.
Pair it with burlap place settings
I thought the decorated can would look good with flowers on a spring table. The photographs also show it holding utensils beside my colored burlap place-setting pockets.
I estimated about thirty minutes for this project. For a different container makeover, see my tissue-paper can with vintage jewelry embellishments.
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