If plants could read, they'd definitely be inspired to grow by this wall hanging. A designer from VivaTerra managed to get his hands on misprinted cans from several different factories. The printing on them is crooked or incomplete but that doesn't make them garbage when viewed from the eye of an upcycler. These items definitely show that one person's garbage is another's treasure. The designer has re-purposed these cast off cans into a range of colorful products that are definitely worth taking a peek at.
This watering can made of misprint cans is as durable as the more traditional stainless steel watering cans. The real difference is that instead of consuming more metal to make the can, this can takes metal out of the landfills and recycling centers and puts it to use. The labels on the cans add color and life to what is normally a strictly utilitarian piece. I love the way that the cans look from a distance. You only see color and pattern until viewed more closely. Then the true beauty of the can is revealed when their previous life is realized.
These re-purposed lanterns could help you rock the Casbah at a summer barbecue. The misprinted can sheet metal gives the lanterns a colorful Moroccan feel that is only accentuated with the perforations on the sides. A votive candle is placed inside to light up the night and the lantern's previous life is completely obscured.
Like the ambiance of flickering flame but looking for something with a little more oomph? While you may not find a misprinted can that is suitable for the job, you might consider accessorizing with fire pits. Today, they come in all kinds of materials and styles that let you personalize your space and create a cozy, campfire experience for your backyard, garden or patio.
Hopefully, products like these will inspire you to think twice before throwing something in the trash. Who knows what beauty may be lying at the bottom of your trash can?
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Oooh, We love these. A great example of upcycling!
Beautifull accessoaries. Well done
These are just beautiful. Really are a work of art, I don’t think I would put the watering can in the shed but rather leave it among the flowers. Makes you realize what you could do on a small scale with everyday cans we recycle. Thanks!
Thanks! Good news
Beautiful! I which I were as creative. Way to recycle and keep stuff out of landfills.
Your blog is really interesting especially the coloured watering can-makes one realize so much one can excite the garden with-great site thank you
Wow! These are not only beautiful, but practical and smart. Thanks so much for sharing!
Great and inovate ideas by VivaTerra designer. Especially I like watering can.
And yea, I agree that putting some work can really bright up your old stuff and give the a new look and feel. The problem is – no one has time for it.. Oh well..
wow… its so nice to see that one of the Beautiful Garden Accessories made in Can Misprint its so artistic hope i have that… how can i afford that product?
hopefully you can also add here a video that shows how it was made so we can also do it in our own garden. thanks!
hi! i reeeeeeeeaaaally like these can lamps, is thee a tutorial to show how its done???
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Love the watering can. Our customers would go crazy for them!
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