Reader project: upcycling an old pallet!

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We absolutely love these display shelves and many thanks to Tim Bennell for sending us the pictures.

Tim used PlastiKote Twist & Spray in White Matt to complete his upcycling project, transforming an old pallet into a classy piece of display furniture for his living room – talk about bang on trend!

We are sending Tim a selection of spray paint for his next project.

If you’ve completed a project, we’d love to see it. Do include a before picture if you have one. Send to pic@spraypaintideas.co.uk.

If we publish your project you will receive spray paints for your next project.

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How to: make a tin can advent calendar

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This is one of our favourite projects – it’s a fabulous way to upcycle tins and there’s plenty of room to fit sweets and treats in for each day! The perfect start to a homemade Christmas.

You will need:

Old tin cans

Newspaper/dust sheets

PlastiKote Twist & Spray in White Gloss and Bright Red Gloss

PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel Brush On in Black

Small paint brush

Sweets and treats

Tissue paper and ribbon to decorate

How to:

Make sure the tin cans are clean and dry.
Spread newspaper/dust sheets out in a well-ventilated working area or preferably outside.
Apply two to three coats of PlastiKote Twist & Spray, spraying half the cans in White and half in Red. Allow 5–10 minutes between coats.
The cans will be touch dry in 30-50 minutes and thoroughly dry in 2-3 hours.
When the cans are completely dry, use PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel Brush On in Black to paint the numbers 1 – 24 on the cans.
Fill with little gifts, promise notes or sweet treats.
Top with tissue paper, tie up with ribbon and enjoy the countdown to Christmas!

Mini makes: recycling jam jars

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Homemade jams and chutneys make the ideal gift when going to dinner parties or as a thoughtful Christmas present. Personalise your jars by spraying the lids with PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel colours.

To create interesting patterns on a jar, stretch a pair of fishnet tights over the jar or tack some lace around the glass before spraying.

Watch with Cass: upcycling candlesticks for a classy Christmas display

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Reader project: a heart-warming makeover

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We found this pretty makeover on Instagram when Patsy tagged her post with #PlastiKote.

Patsy used PlastiKote Super in White Matt to give an old wicker heart a brighter, new look – gorgeous!

We are sending her a selection of spray paint for her next project.

If you’ve completed a project, we’d love to see it. Do include a before picture if you have one. Send to pic@spraypaintideas.co.uk.

If we publish your project you will receive spray paints for your next project.

Top tip: gorgeous garlands for Autumn

16th October 201516th October 2015 SPIadmin

Sprayed autumn leaves make gorgeous garlands and are an affordable way to decorate the home at this time of year.

Our top tip is to use a small length of drinking straw stuck to the back of the leaves with a hot glue gun. This allows them to be threaded onto twine and easily positioned.

How to: transform unwanted vases to create a classy collection

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We show you how to recycle unwanted vases to create a classy display that everyone will envy.

You will need:

Old vases

Newspaper/dust sheets

PlastiKote Twist & Spray in Smoke Infusion

How to:

Make sure the vases are clean and dry.
Spread newspaper/dust sheets out in a well-ventilated working area or preferably outside.
Apply two to three coats of PlastiKote Twist & Spray in the colour of your choice. We chose Smoke Infusion. Allow 5 to 10 minutes between coats.
The vases will be touch dry in 30-50 minutes and thoroughly dry in 2-3 hours.

Watch with Cass: upcycle stones to create an original Halloween display!

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Blogger project: copper radiators

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Copper has been one of the hottest finishes in 2015 and it’s clear this trend for metal finishes will continue into 2016. We particularly love the finish Metallic Copper spray paint gives on radiators – and are delighted to include a project from another one of our favourite bloggers, Caroline Rowland. Caroline has used it here on the radiator. Gorgeous…

If you want to see more projects from Caroline go to her blog, Patchwork Harmony, here. Her new book, The Shopkeeper’s Home is out now. Patchwork Harmony features ideas for interior style, particularly thrifty and vintage themes, sharing craft projects, championing independent designers and retailers, and highlighting favourite homewares and vintage finds.

If you’ve just finished a project please share it with us. We include our favourite project here every month and give away spray paint gifts to say thank you. Just email pictures of your project to info@spraypaintideas.co.uk.

Top tip: Wellie pegs!

17th September 201517th September 2015 SPIadmin 1 Comment

As Autumn fast approaches, it’s time to get out the wellies but how to keep them tidy? We’ve been encouraging order with these novel chalkboard pegs.

Just spray paint a thin piece of balsa wood with Chalkboard spray paint, attach to a large peg with glue and then write the child’s (or adult’s) name on it. Easy to make, easy to use. Perfect!

If you haven’t got time or the resources to make the chalkboard pegs, just use left-over spray paint on wooden pegs for a quick and colourful remedy!

In the January issue