With guests descending and a house full to bursting of all the extras that appear at Christmas, some extra storage is always useful. We’ve come up with an affordable way to add some practical but pretty storage by using PlastiKote spray paint and wooden crates, either bought from hobby stores or recycled old wine boxes.

A crate filled with toiletries, a flannel and towel is a great idea to put in your guest room. Spray them bright colours and use to store some of those toys that might remain untouched once Santa has been. A colourful crate on the windowsill filled with herbs is not only decorative but useful. Or why not fill with homemade goodies for a thoughtful gift for a loved one?

 

You will need

Wooden crate/old wine box

Fine sandpaper if upcycling an old box

PlastiKote Twist & Spray Primer

PlastiKote Twist & Spray Colour or Metallic spray paint

 

Step by Step

• Spread newspaper/dust sheets out in a well-ventilated working area or preferably outside.
• If upcycling a wine box, gently sand the surface to get rid of any rough bits.
• Following instructions on the can, apply PlastiKote Twist & Spray Primer and allow to dry.
• When dry, apply the PlastiKote Twist & Spray Colour or Metallic, of your choice – again following instructions on the can. They will be touch dry in 30-50 minutes and thoroughly dry in 2-3 hours.
• Allow 36 hours for the paint to harden off completely before putting into use.
• Fill! Here are a few of our ideas…

 

Children’s Tidy Crates

This is a great way to get children to tidy up! We sprayed the front of the crates in Chalkboard and the rest in April Green, Orange and Yellow Gloss. Let the children decide what they want to store in them!

 

 

Guest Crate

This is a lovely way to present towels and toiletries for your guests. We used Twist & Spray in White Satin.

 

 

Herb Crate

Bring colour into your kitchen with these fabulous herb containers. We used Twist & Spray in Hacienda Tile.

 

Christmas Gift Crate

Why not create your own special gift hampers this Christmas. Metallic sprays give a particularly luxurious finish. We used Metallic Copper.

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Although it’s sad to see the warm weather disappear, there’s something very reassuring about the onset of autumn – cosy nights in front of the fire, snuggling in blankets, hot chocolate and marshmallows…!!

Adding lovely autumnal touches to the home couldn’t be easier with PlastiKote spray paint.

 

 

Spray dried leaves to make a garland. We used the lovely Orange Gloss from the Twist & Spray range and twinned it with Copper from our Metallic range – warm, autumn colouring with a hint of bling that looks great hung against this dark green wall.

 

 

With Halloween in sight, pumpkins make fabulous decoration. Spray with Clear Sealer to help them last well beyond the 31^st or spray a colour to match your décor. We love these little gold pumpkins, sprayed with Fast Dry Enamel in Gold Leaf.

 

 

Upcycle glass jars into pretty tea light holders. We made a stencil of a leaf on a sticky label, cut it out and stuck to the glass. A couple of light coats of Twist & Spray Colour were applied and the leaf was peeled off when the paint dried. Pop in some gravel and a tea light, decorate with a raffia tie and there you have it. Simple!

 

 

For more Autumn or Halloween project ideas visit our Pinterest page here.

We’ve also got information on our website together with other inspirational ideas for you to try! You can reach our website by clicking here.

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Here are some simple, affordable ways to brighten up your child’s study area for the new school term with PlastiKote spray paint. Match their décor or add a bit of bling with Metallic! A great way to use up leftover spray paint.

 

Stationery tin can pots

Upcycle old tin cans, just make sure they’re clean and dry before spraying. We used Rose Gold Metallic for our makeover.

 

 

 

Wooden files

Great for keeping text books and papers neat and tidy, prime them first before spray painting with colour.

 

 

 

Blackboard 

No excuse to miss deadlines if they’re up on the board! Get a pice of MDF or wood cut to size and use PlastiKote Chalkboard spray paint. If you’d like some top tips, check out this month’s vlog where we make a kitchen chalkboard.

 

 

 

Decorative canvas

Make a simple piece of art for their wall – choose a saying that will inspire them! Sticky letters, a blank canvas and spray paint are all you need.

 

 

 

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If your barbecue is rusted or discoloured, you don’t need to go out and spend money on a new one. It’s quick and easy to refurbish your existing barbecue with PlastiKote Twist & Spray BBQ spray paint . If you keep it inside over the winter, it will be good to go when the sun comes out next year!

 

You will need:

Barbecue

Wire brush

Newspaper

Masking tape

PlastiKote spray paint for BBQ

 

 

How to: 

 

• Remove any ash from the body of the barbecue.
• Use a wire brush to key the surface and remove any rust or flakes of paint.
• Use silver foil to clean the rust off the metal legs.

 

 

• Wash all the parts in hot, soapy water and dry carefully.
• Shield any areas you don’t want to paint (like the interior of the bowl, any vent slides or handles) with newspaper and masking tape.

 

 

• Apply several fine, even coats of PlastiKote BBQ spray paint.
• Allow to thoroughly dry before use.
• Invite your friends round and get cooking!

 

 

NB Always follow the instructions on the reverse of the can.

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Rose Gold is the metallic of the moment and Plastikote Spray Paint has come up with some great projects to help you make the most of the trend. If you’re getting married and have chosen this pretty hue as part of your theme, use PlastiKote’s Metallic Rose Gold spray paint for personalised decorations – vases, frames, cake stands, favours jars, table settings. Here are a couple of ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

 

You will need:

Birdcage (we got this one from Hobbycraft)

Small glass jars

Newspaper/dust sheets

Lace

Double sided tape

PlastiKote Metallic in Rose Gold

 

 

How to: 

• Make sure the jars and birdcage are clean and dry.
• In a well-ventilated room or preferably outside, mask your spraying area with newspaper or dust sheets.
• For the favours jars, wrap a length of lace around the jar using the double-sided tape to fix it in place.
• Spray a couple of fine layers of Metallic Rose Gold, following instructions on the can.

 

 

• Remove the lace when just dry and allow to thoroughly dry.
• Fill with sweet treats, chutney or jam!
• Spray the birdcage as above and allow to thoroughly dry.
• Fill with baby’s breath or foliage of your choice.

 

 

Rose Gold is also available in our 100ml Fast Dry Enamel sprays – ideal for smaller projects or crafts.

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Give your wedding day a personalised look and save money with PlastiKote spray paint. Transforming glass jars into pretty lace vases is quick and easy – and they will look so beautiful on your reception tables!

 

You will need:

Mason jar or similar

Newspaper/dust sheets

Lace

Double sided tape

Twist & Spray Colour in White Satin

 

How to:

• Make sure the jar is clean and dry.
• In a well-ventilated room or preferably outside, mask your spraying area with newspaper or dust sheets.
• Wrap a length of lace around the jar using double-sided tape to fix it in place.

 

 

• Spray a couple of fine layers of Twist & Spray Colour in White Satin, following instructions on the can.

 

 

• Remove the lace when just dry and allow to thoroughly dry.
• Fill with wedding flowers!

 

 

 

There’s lots of colours to choose from in the Twist & Spray range – or you could use one of the Metallic range – Rose Gold, Silver, Gold and Copper to name but a few.

 

For more great wedding day ideas using PlastiKote spray paint click here to go to our Wedding Inspiration board on Pinterest.

 

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Hoorah, the warmer weather is finally here!  We love to ‘grow our own’ and it’s great to see everything starting to flourish. To help keep some order in the shed and garden, we’ve come up with some useful labelling ideas using PlastiKote spray paint.

 

You will need:

Seed trays

Wooden plant labels

Bulldog clips

Dust sheets/newspaper

PlastiKote Twist & Spray Colour spray paint

PlastiKote Twist & Spray Chalkboard

 

If you’re using plain seed trays, spray one side with PlastiKote Chalkboard. You can chalk on what you’ve planted and, when the seedlings have been potted on into the ground, use again for the next crop.

 

 

Plain wooden plant labels have been sprayed with PlastiKote Twist & Spray Colour. It’s a great way to use up spray paint as you need so little. Once dry, write on with permanent marker. You can always give them a quick re-spray next year if you want to plant a different crop.

 

 

Keep seed packets tidy with bulldog clips. To get away from boring black, we’ve again used leftover spray paint to add some colour and stuck on letters so we can easily find our veg and flowers seeds.

 

 

How to:

• Spread newspaper/dust sheets out in a well-ventilated working area or preferably outside.
• Make sure the item you are spraying is clean and dry.
• Following instructions on the can, spray the item with your spray paint of choice.
• Allow to thoroughly dry before using.

 

 

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Add some pretty decorations and accessories to your home this Spring with PlastiKote spray paints. It’s so quick and easy to revamp or upcycle items you already have to make affordable accessories which will look stunning this Spring and beyond.

You will need:

Items to be upcycled – we used tin cans, an old cake stand and a Christmas wreath

Dust sheets/newspaper or a garden cane

PlastiKote  spray paint

 

We used Twist & Spray Leafy Rise to recycle this Christmas wreath into an Easter egg nest

 

How to:

• Spread newspaper/dust sheets out in a well-ventilated working area or preferably outside.
• Make sure the item you are spraying is clean and dry.
• Following instructions on the can, spray the item with your spray paint of choice.
• Allow to thoroughly dry before using.

 

We used Fast Dry Enamel Lavender, Hot Pink and Sky Blue to upcycle these tin cans into plant holders

 

We used Twist & Spray Leafy Rise to revamp this cake stand for our cakes

 

We used Twist & Spray Leafy Rise, Daffodil and Baby Blue to transform these tin cans into planters

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Don’t let those plastic pots go to waste! Why not recycle them with PlastiKote spray paint and turn them into chalkboard herb pots. They make great presents – especially for Mother’s Day. It’s on Sunday 26th March for anyone who hasn’t already got it marked in their diary. Head over to Pinterest here to check out our other Mother’s Day gift ideas.

 

You will need:

Plastic soup pot or similar

Dust sheets/newspaper or a garden cane

PlastiKote Chalkboard spray paint

Herb of your choice from the supermarket

 

How to:

• Wash out the pot with soapy, hot water and allow to completely dry.
• Spread newspaper/dust sheets out in a well-ventilated working area or preferably outside OR place the pot over a garden cane stuck in the ground.
• Following instructions on the can, apply a couple of layers of PlastiKote Chalkboard spray paint to the pot. You can re-coat at anytime.

 

 

• Allow to dry. The pot will be touch dry in 2-3 hours but allow 7 days before using chalk on it.
• Plant up with your favourite herb.

 

 

TOP TIP! Spray painting cans, bottles or plastic pots using a garden cane as a support makes it so much easier to spray all areas.

Why not spray 3 or 4 pots and make a little herb garden? These terracotta pots have had the same treatment, though we would recommend using PlastiKote Twist & Spray Primer in Black first as terracotta is very porous.

 

 

If you’re looking for other Mother’s Day gift ideas, click here and head over to our special Pinterest page!

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Introducing the latest addition to the PlastiKote spray paint family – Rose Gold! It’s THE precious metal and interior metallic of the moment and this spray paint version makes it easy to add a Rose Gold accent to any room. Spray frames, vases, lamp stands, almost anything! Available in 100ml or 400ml cans, it’s an affordable way to keep up with the trend.

You will need:

Vase and frame (we got ours from Hobbycraft)

Dust sheets/newspaper

Masking tape

PlastiKote Metallic in Rose Gold

 

 

How to:

 

• Spread newspaper/dust sheets out in a well-ventilated working area or preferably outside.
• Mask the areas you don’t want to be sprayed using the masking tape and newspaper.
• Following instructions on the can, spray the unmasked areas with the Rose Gold Metallic spray paint.

 

 

• Allow to dry. They will be touch dry in 30-50 minutes and thoroughly dry in 2-3 hours.
• When completely dry, remove the masking tape.
• Add a photo to the frame, flowers in the vase and put pride of place in your home!
• Use it on a range of items to bring Rose Gold into your home.

 

 

 

 

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