American Flag Painted Tea Tin

How to make a patriotic America Flag painted tea tin! Great storage and DIY home decor idea! Painted with a beautiful American flag pattern.

The Fourth of July is coming up and what better way than to celebrate with Patriotic Flag Decor?

Check out my easy DIY American Flag Painted Storage Box made from a Goodwill thrifted tea tin!

This DIY project started with a metal tea tin I purchased at Goodwill!!! I thought it would be perfect painted in a Patriotic theme to celebrate the 4th of July.

I wanted to paint it in the spirit of the American flag – but not be too literal so instead of using red, white and blue I used white and grey!

This is how it looked before I painted it:

(ooops!! I was so excited to start this project I forgot to take a picture until I had already painted half of it….does ayone else do that???? Anyway you get the idea of what it looked like before….green with gold oriental scenery on it.)

Supplies:

Tea Tin
Primer spray paint in white
Indoor/Outdoor Satin Finish Bright White Spray Paint
Acrylic Paint in Country Grey
Paint Brush
Paint Pen – White
Fine Sand Paper

Tutorial:

Wash tin and let dry.
Spray entire surface inside and out with primer spray paint. Let dry.
Spray inside and out with 2 coats of Bright White spray paint. Let dry.
Using paint brush and country grey paint, paint on rectangle in upper left hand corner and stripes on top of tin.

5. As you can see I didn’t paint the stripes perfectly straight. I think it adds to the handmade look of this piece (and it ends up looking great after the distressing step).

6. Along all sides, paint 3 stripes with grey paint.

7. Let dry.

8. Lightly to distress grey paint.

9. Using the white paint pen write “4th of July” inside the grey triangle and add several stars.

I am so happy with how it turned out!

It’s perfect for storing my summer napkins and napkin rings!

This painted tea tin would also be great to store your kiddos Lego, toy cars, Barbie or American Girl outfits in their bedroom or playroom.

Or place it on your coffee table to store remotes in your living room!

I hope you enjoyed this Painted Flag Tea Tin Storage Box idea!

You may also like:

32 AMAZING Patriotic DIY Ideas, Recipes and Fireworks Photography Tips

12 Fun Patriotic Ideas

70 Plus Organization and Storage Ideas to Declutter Your Life

Comments

Rasonda @ Lake Cottage Dreams says
July 2, 2012 at 12:31 pm

That is so cute!!!

[email protected] to Z says
July 2, 2012 at 1:56 pm

What a great idea! I love the grays and neutrals and the 4th of July “stars”.

Janette Johanson says
July 2, 2012 at 2:16 pm

I think it turned out great!! I always forget to give places like the Goodwill a glance to find a hidden treasure!! I always admire people who can see something else in an old item. It looks fantastic!! Good job!

Four Marrs and One Venus says
July 2, 2012 at 8:44 pm

Its great! What a great idea! Love it Heather!!

AngelaECS at Number Fifty-Three says
July 3, 2012 at 4:26 pm

This is just awesome! I love the colors and the work you did with the paint pen. I just recently made a flag painting and choose beachy colors instead of the traditional shades. Found your link on BNOTP.

Amy - while wearing heels says
July 3, 2012 at 12:51 pm

What a beautiful project. AND, you can take it with you as your journey brings you back to Canada :). Great job, as usual. AND, I love how you are signing off your posts now. Brilliant!

thistlewoodfarm says
July 4, 2012 at 3:11 am

Heather,

What a fun idea! I love it! Perfect colors for my house! Thanks for inspiring me today!

blessings,
karianne

Becca says
July 4, 2012 at 5:38 pm

This is darling Heather! I love how the gray stripes are kinda faded. SO pretty! I’m pinning this so I can remember it for next year!
xo Becca

myric andreasen says
July 5, 2012 at 2:47 am

Thanks for including the tutorial. It looks nice even in gray!

Hope you could link this up at my linky party called Passion Parade happening every Friday!

I love your blog!

xo
Myric

American Flag Painted Tea Tin – Patriotic Home Decor