staples clear paint cans

[princessdi69]

Okay I was in staples looking for something for the computer and passed by these cans. I was excited to find something pretty neat. I have been without the net for 6 months due to moving so I don't know if someone already posted these. I have not decorated them yet but just threw a piece of scrap paper in to show the difference.

[Julesiana]

How much were they?

[princessdi69]

They were $3.99 each.

[emmiestamps]

Oh I will have to check out my staples wonder if they have them here in Canada yet!

[Movin'Mel]

TFS!

[sweetpeas]

They look like the Stampendous pails but taller. Cool! Thanks for sharing this. I'll have to check out our Staples here.

[mwake]

Found these at our Staples and picked up a few. Now.... what the heck do I do with them????? I do believe they're a bit taller than the Stampendous ones you can order on line. Has anyone altered one of these yet?? Ideas please! TIA

[jtax]

looks like I need a trip to Staples in the very near future...

[chrisations.ink]

Like this alot! Great storage for ribbons, gels, buttons, etc. maybe?

[stampylisa]

If anyone is looking for the clear small paint cans, Staples near me has them, up front near the pen aisle. They are a little taller than the quart can, and come with a little washer attached to snug under the lid to pop it open...they are very cute and i think are 3.99 each...

[ShaddyBaby]

Ooo! I picked up some of those too! I put the paper inside and I'l pleased with the way they turned out. I'm thinking of going back to get more.

OH the possibilties for this sounds endless. since i am new i have to ask what do people do with them. just looking for a couple ideas.
thanks

[RenT]

My Staples today had a couple of different sizes. I looked at them for a while, then aha! I realized these are what I've been reading about on splitcoast.
I didn't get any because I didn't really know what I would put in them... I can see how cute they would be decorated, but what to do after that? I think I'll go back tomorrow and just grab a few; I know I can always use them like gift bags.

ren t thanks for the help. gift bags what a great idea!!

[ShaddyBaby]

Here are the clear cans I made:

Clear Paint Can SL by Shaddybaby by ShaddyBaby at Splitcoaststampers

Clear Paint Can KR by Shaddybaby by ShaddyBaby at Splitcoaststampers

Clear Paint Can TL by Shaddybaby by ShaddyBaby at Splitcoaststampers

[Kerilou]

I picked up one today! My staples only had one size, with lids of green, blue, or silver. I got the silver one. Can't decide what to do with it, though! I will have to go back and look at yours again! thanks for the heads up and the inspiration! Keri

[inkerzaway]

hmmm, very cute...I guess I will be stopping by Staples next week to pick up a can or two "just in case"! Jan

[Jillgunter]

How do you attach the paper on the inside? I use the sticky tape for decorating stuff, do you just have a seem on the back where you can see the tape?

[ShaddyBaby]

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Originally Posted by Jillgunter

How do you attach the paper on the inside? I use the sticky tape for decorating stuff, do you just have a seem on the back where you can see the tape?

I just put the paper inside and taped it on the inside. You can see the tape on the inside but I figured no one really looks on the inside to see how it was put together. I normally give my gifts to nonstampers so I know they don't try to figure it out!!! lol

[mggoldintx]

I just went to my local Staples today and these are on clearance for $2.40 or 2.49... what a deal!

[nlubinsky]

I do not know if anyone mentioned this yet but I was at Staples today and I found the small clear paint cans. They were on sale for $.90. They had ones with colored lids but they were still $2.50. I bought 5 of them but I am going back tomorrow to buy whatever they have left. They are so cute. They are only the liter ones I think. Whatever the smaller ones are.

[LisaC]

I saw the colored ones at $2.50 so I passed. Wish I had seen the 90 cent ones!