You might remember the {Ditto} DIY monthly design challenges that I took part in. The aim of the challenge is to find simple, bite-sized ways to add fine design elements into our own homes – a month at a time! August’s challenge is to “Add a classy pattern to a trash receptacle“. Here is the inspiration picture.
The Inspiration Picture – by Fieldstone Hill Design
Okay, so this is kind of out of my league. It is a simple enough challenge, but I can’t exactly create an artistic vignette with it, right?!! I did create something, but didn’t think it worthy enough to share. So, I decided to pass this month.
Then I came to know that this will be the last challenge for a while. And when I looked at the links, I found many other awesome bloggers stumped by this challenge! Sometimes, things just don’t work out all that well. And there is no shame in admitting to it!
Re-doing a trash can would have been the last thing on my list. My craft trash bin or waste basket is a simple red plastic one. I decided to cover it with this green fabric. I love its subtle geometric pattern.
I glued the fabric all over the bin as neatly as I could. Since the bin was tapered, I created little pleats at the sides with the fabric. To keep the inside edge neat, I glued a strip of red ribbon.Clothespins held it in place while the glue dried.
Here it is, all covered up. I can see the improvement from the boring red plastic anyway, can’t you?!
A set of such bins would work as cute storage bins too, maybe for toys and stuff.
But ideally, I would like these pretty trash cans. Click on each image to go to the store where they are available. They are now available in all sorts of shapes and deigns to suit any decor.
Contemporary, quirky
Industrial, functional
Traditional, cozy
I never imagined I would do a post on trash receptacles, but here it is!
And before you go, here are the previous {Ditto} DIY Challenge entries.
July’s “Framed Fabric Art” challenge. This is my favorite, since I created something really unique and revived an old hobby!
And, here is June’s ‘Go for Gold‘ entry. 
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I am linking up my post to the {Ditto} DIY Challenge for August.
I am linking this up at these awesome blogs too.
- C.R.A.F.T
- A Blossoming Life
- Skip To My Lou
- The Dedicated House
- Between Naps on the Porch
- Better With Age
- Colours Dekor
- Home Stories A To Z
- My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
- A Stroll Thru Life
- Cedar Hill Ranch
- Coastal Charm
- Elizabeth & Co
- House On The Way
- VMG206
- Daisy Cottage Designs
- Savvy Southern Style
- The NY Melrose Family
- Not Just A Housewife
- High Heels and Grills
- Southern Lovely
- The Shabby Creek Cottage
- House of Hepworths
- 52 Mantels
- Domestic Superhero
- Living Well Spending Less
- Reasons To Skip The Housework
- Design Dining and Diapers
- The Shabby Nest
- French Country Cottage
- Common Ground
- Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
- My Romantic Home
- The Charm of Home
- Thirty Handmade Days
- Crafts a la Mode
- Love of Family and Home
- Tatertots and Jello
- Its Overflowing
- DIY Show Off
- Three Mango Seeds
- Nifty Thrifty Things
- By Stephanie Lynn
Thank you for linking into Colours Dekor… This is such a super cute idea.. Totally loved it.. I know what you mean by ‘pretty trash cans’… I have one in the guest bathroom, which is a copper one.. but has a kind of round base… which I’ve kept so people can put used towels in… Although.. I’d like something more unique… Should do a post on this.. 🙂 Thanks again.
Oh.. and I totally loved your blog.. Its awesome.. 🙂
Patricia
http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com/
Hi Patricia,
Thanks for the lovely words. Love your blog too.
– Anjana.
That is a really cute idea! Thanks for sharing on the Frugal, Crafty, Home blog hop! We appreciate your participation and your inspiration! See ya next week!
xoxo, Jordan
http://www.lilywhite-designs.com/2013/08/frugal-crafty-home-36.html
Thanks Jordan!
Well, how creative can you by. I love this idea. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Thanks Marty! Glad you liked it. I was not so sure…haha!
I am visiting via Cozy LIttle House.
It is funny that one of my projects for the day was to find a different receptacle for the bathroom trash. I was going to go out and buy something, but you have inspired me to make something from what I have.
Thanks Carol! So glad to have inspired you!!
I don’t see that it gave my blog name. I want you to be able to find it! It’s Cozy Little House
http://www.cozylittlehouse.com
You have an amazing blog!
I couldn’t locate your email address. You’ve just been featured at my weekly Welcome Wagon Friday post. You should be receiving visitors shortly. Welcome to our blogging neighborhood!
Brenda
Thanks for the feature, Brenda! I will be updating my contact page soon…thanks for the heads-up.
That turned out cute! I especially like how you finished the inside edge with ribbon. I’ll have to remember that for the next time I’m playing with fabric. And thanks so much for stopping by my blog! ~Ali from Pies & Puggles
Thanks Ali. But I still have my doubts…haha…
Such a cute idea Anjana! I am definitely trying my hand at it!
Thanks Chandni!