Here are lots of ideas to fill a paint can, lunch box, or gift basket. These ideas are not my own, but surely stimulate the brain. Have fun with these...
Lunch Box Ideas: card organizer,yearly planner,year of memories,christmas planner (Receipts, Shopping Lists, Recipes, Crafts, Gift Ideas, Wish Lists, Calendar of Events, Teacher Gift Ideas, Christmas Card List additions, Gifts to Make, Gift Closet Inventory, Christmas Outfits, Menu, Christmas Card/Gift Photos, Decorating, Coupons), christmas traditions, love notes, Easter memories, Mother's day, Father's day, summer memories. vacation memories, thanksgiving memories, box of blessings/things we are thankful for, winter memories, bunco, best friends, party planner, wedding planner (bride, bridesmaids, groom, ushers, flowers, ceremony, music, family, guests, gifts/registry, legal, photo/video, receipts/resources, reception, cake, stationery, calendar), wedding memories (bride, bridesmaids, groom, ushers, flowers, ceremony, music, family, guests, gifts/registry, legal, photo/video, receipts/resources, reception, cake, stationery, calendar), marriage advice (great for a shower or at the reception), pregnancy planner/keepsake, parenting advice (great for a shower), baby's first year, keepsake holder, baby's firsts (smile, food, haircut, step, toy, etc), babysitter box, welcome wagon for new neighbors, garden journal/planner, home improvement/dream house, scrapbook planner, scrapbook inventory, stamp inventory, magnetic stamp storage, coupon holder, recipe box (with a weights and measures list in the lid), weekly meal planner w/recipes box, weight loss journal/recipe box, beauty tips, grandparents box, pets (shot record, pedigree), teacher's planner, school memories, sports memories(Kid's activities), memories (dance, music, camp, etc), household info (important numbers, info, receipts, etc), mom's planner, address file, scrapbook swaps/rak/cjs, teen girl, college memories.
Here are paint can ideas:I made a paint can for my DD's teacher that included "stress relievers".
--chocolate--Tylenol--hand lotion--magazine--etc...
You can use them for Teacher's gifts and put some supplies in them, home-baked cookies for the holidays, Christmas gift wrapping (Every year my grandmother used to buy us pajamas for Christmas so I thought it would be a good idea to put them in a paint can decorated for the Holidays), dog biscuits, a movie night (put a bag of microwaveable popcorn, a Blockbuster gift card, candy, etc inside), a gift for a coffee drinker (starbucks gift card, coffee mug, coffee grounds, chocolates). These are just a few of the things that popped into my head but I know there are lots more. I also have one decorated in my scrapbook room that I throw all my spare change in and use it to buy scrapbook supplies.
Baby gifts.. I fill them with soaps shampoos etc. and a mini album! Then on the tag I put ONCE YOU EMPTY the pail you can replace with momentos that your baby outgrows for SAFE KEEPING!
The paint can I made I used as a gift bag. I made it for a baby boy and put an outfit, some pacifiers, 4 oz bottles, and a few other things.
I've been asked to make one as a labor and delivery survival kit. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, stridex wipes (for the oil slick on the forehead after birth), puzzle book, FILM, etc.
I did several last year for Christmas for teen girls - a tiny shower gel, bath squishy, hair thingies, comb. If the lid wouldn't fit - I just made my own gift bags out of plain white ones with stamps on the outside using acrylic paint!
I also did a teacher one - with pens, a post it note pad, fancy paper clips, etc.
I plan on making one for the neighbors son this year - game kit - deck of cards, dice and anything else tiny and game related I can find! Usually from the $ store!
I have done what others said for baby gifts too - bath products, lotion, wash clothes.
I scan the isles at the $ Store for goodie ideas.
I did a mini paint can for Destination Sticker Designs and put an ABC album in it. Made little 3x4 flash cards for the album.
We are using them as gift ‘bags’, putting little trinkets for the grandkids at Cmas.
Here's a few ideas I have saved...Movie Night can, popcorn, candy/chocolate, DVD, gift certificate to local video store, pops, snack, mixed nuts...
TEEN VANITY CAN: facial wash, sea breeze-astringent, deodorant, mouth wash, dental floss, toothbrush, toothpaste, nail clippers, nail files, bath poofies, hair gel, hair spray...
BOOK READER CAN: book light, bookmark, snack, book gift certificate for bookstore...
GARDENING CAN: gloves, seed packs, bulbs, trowel, liquid fertilizer, kneeling pad, plant markers, hand lotion, sun visor...
SPA CAN: gel eye mask, Tea (herbal)Bubble bath, Lotion, bath puffy, bath salts, back scrubber, candles, Music, codloofah...
COFFEE LOVER CAN: flavored coffees, mug or travel mug, flavored creamers, biscotti cookies, Starbuck's gift card...
GET WELL CAN: puzzle books, tea, honey, sticks, pencils / pens, magazines, book, mad libs, aspirin, cough drops, Kleenex, hot water bottle, TV guide, DVD...
COOKIE CAN: various homemade cookies, recipes for the cookies, bag chocolate chips, frosting tube, sprinkles, cookie cutters...
GOURMENT CHEF CAN: exotic spices, infused oils, gourmet chocolate, fancy measuring spoons, cookbook, spatulas, oven mitts, apron, chef's hat...
TEACHER CAN: small notepads, aspirin, teacher-good job stickers, pens, pencils, coffee mug, gift certificate for a mani/pedi...
MY NAILS CAN: nail polish, polish remover, nail clippers, emery boards, cotton balls, cuticle sticks, cuticle cream, hand lotion, gift certificate for a mani/pedi...
HOT STUFF CAN: various hot salsa's, dips, sauces, etc, chips, small salsa bowls...
OFF TO COLLEGE CAN: pens, pencils, mouse pad, wash cloths, hand towels, snacks, phone card to call home, nail clippers, book light, microwave soup, fuzzy socks, book, magazine, mad libs...
AROMA CAN: candles, incense, incense burner, potpourri, candle holder, room spray, drawer sachets, potpourri...
SNACK CAN: various snack favorites, chips, chocolate, nuts, whatever the persons favs are...
BABY CAN: onesies, receiving blanket, socks-booties, bibs, rubber ducky, rattle, powder, lotion, baby bath, washcloths, small brag book, teddy bear, shampoo, tree seedling to grow with baby...
TEA LOVER CAN: various teas, teacup, infuser/strainer, short bread, honey sticks, biscotti, teapot, small tea towel, spoon...
FISHERMAN CAN: fishing line, clippers, license holder, floaters, hooks, lures, snacks...
FITNESS FREAK CAN: headband, power bars, shoelaces, socks, foot powder, wristbands, fitness magazine, hand weights, video, jump rope, sports drink, yoga tape, stretching rope, water bottle, chain spray, (biker)gloves, (biker)spoke tools, (biker)tire patch kit...
CHEER UP CAN: day book, tissues, candy, small stuffed toy, book, movie, cd, bubble bath, candle...
KIDS ART CAN: crayons, paints/ brushes, playdoh, small color book, small pad of paper, stickers, glitter pens, construction paper, glue sticks, popsicle sticks, yarn or ribbon...
GOLFER CAN: Brass/nylon brush, divot tool w/brush, ball markers, spike wrench, snacks, golf towel, wood tees, balls, ball pickup, club covers, gift certificate to a day of golf...
FOOT PAMPER CAN: callous cream, foot soak, salt, foot scrub, foot roller, foot brush, lotion, pumice stone, nail polish, toenail clippers, pedicure certificate...
WRITERS CAN: engraved pen, handmade journal, book light, stationary set, wax sealing set...
HONEYMOON -- LOVERS CAN: gourmet chocolate, sensual lotions, candles, bath salts, bubble bath, frame, love songs CD, wine glasses, wine / champagne, cheese, crackers, warming lotions-oil, strawberry whip cream, body paint, body dust, kissing potions, featherheart, shape soap, massage oil, nightie...
PHOTOGRAPHERS CAN:film, gift certificate to get film developed, lens cloth, filters, small frame, lens dust blower...
HOUSEWARMING CAN: gift certificate to Home Depot or similar, take out menus for local restaurants, address labels or custom made return stamp, candle (Yankee-home sweet home), small plants, seeds, monogrammed hand towels...
SCRAPPIN CAN: film/ disposable camera, hermifix tabs, glue dots, small frame, fiber assortment, embellishment assortment, gift certificate or subscription...
ENGAGEMENT/ BRIDAL CAN: bridal planner, Advil, magazine, wedding music CD, phone card, gift certificate for a relaxing day, garter, ring pillow, lace handkerchief...
WEDDING DAY EMERGENCY KIT: clear nail polish to fix stocking runs, bobby pins, tampons/pads, tissues, safety pins, razor, static removing spray, stain remover, towelettes, travel size hair spray, travel size deodorant, travel size aspirin, clear band aids, backup pair of stockings, nail file, waterproof mascara, boutonniere/corsage pins, disposable camera, antacid, extra earring backs, small scissors, eye drops, needle & thread, comb, mirror...
A survival kit as you enter your 60’s (adjust to fit age)
Almond joy – may your 60th birthday be a joyful celebration
Antacid: for when you have too much fire at night
Aspirin – for all the new little aches and pains
Baby food – to help you adjusts to softer foods
Bandaid – to heal life’s booboos
Confetti – don’t go to pieces just because you’re 60
Lifesavers – may all the days of the rest of your life be the very BEST of your life
Lollipops – to lick the 60th birthday blahs
Marbles – for when you lose yours
Metamucil – for that “regular” feeling
Polident tablet – for that “dazzling” smile
Rubberband – to give you your flexibility back
“Special”dark chocolate – each birthday just makes you more and more “special”
Starburst candy – for extra energy
Toothpicks – to help prop your eyes open so you don’t fall asleep
Wow you have some really good ideas on here.
ReplyDeleteI followed you here from the Cricut MB. thanks for sharing :-)