Repurpose Tin Cans to Make These Mickey Mouse Planters

• Empty tin cans, washed and dried
• Small towel
• Hammer
• Nail
• White acrylic paint
• Paint palette
• Paintbrushes
• Pencil
• Measuring tape
• Washi or painter’s tape
• Foam daubers in a variety of sizes
• Acrylic paint (Choose your favorite colors!)
• Soil
• Small plants, such as succulents
• Gravel (optional)

1. Place a folded towel under an upside-down can. Use a hammer and nail to create 3 small holes at the bottom of each can.



2. Paint the cans with white paint. You may need a few layers to get the color to look solid. Allow the paint to dry completely. Note: if there are any sharp edges inside the can, you will want to completely cover them with tape before painting.



3. Use a pencil and measuring tape to lightly mark evenly spaced dots for creating a uniform Mickey pattern. For Mickey faces 1-inch or less, it’s ideal to mark each dot 2 inches apart. To create a colored band around the top or bottom edges of a can, use washi tape.



4. Use foam daubers and colored paint to impress Mickey faces and ears onto the tin. For example, use a ¾-inch dauber for his face and a ½-inch dauber for his ears. Allow the paint to dry completely. If needed, use a small paint brush dipped in white paint to “erase” any errors made with the colored paints.



5. Fill a finished planter with soil until almost full. Insert a small plant in each can and fill any empty space with more soil. Optionally, top the soil with gravel.



6. Create a variety of planters in different shapes and sizes, and enjoy watching your plants thrive!

Be sure to secure tape over any sharp edges inside the tin can before painting.