Treasure Boxes

Oh the joy of having a baby who doesn't want to nurse and gets sick on any formula other than the most expensive one.... but that's another post entirely!

So we have a lot of formula containers and I wanted to do something with them. I mean we really do go through a lot and just to throw them away I felt was a waste.

Side note.... I really love my boys!!! But really do they need to keep ever dirt clod that they find, or the half eaten raisin? I find the oddest treasures in their drawers and under beds.

So I thought of treasure boxes. If each boy had one, in theory that's where all the "coolest rock ever" could go. I looked into getting them a lock box with a key but quickly recanted when I remember Tim has swallowed little batteries and a dime.

So I grabbed then empty formula containers and wallah!!! Treasure boxes!

A couple good coats of paint. Red was the hardest to get to cover completely and I found that it's best to let it dry completely between coats or the paint just comes right off.

I used really heavy primary colors to get them to cover all the way. I like that the lid is yellow, it kinda completes the look. {the paint is still wet here}

After you finish painting, you'll want to set the paint or it will scratch off. I used decoupage and set it that way. An it gave it a real nice look. 

Now each boy has a place to put their treasures... and no more dirt clods in the underwear drawers.

Now I am still using formula, and I still have containers.... any new ideas from you?