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This is the Trashiest Post You’ll Ever Read

Earth Day is next week.  And that got me thinking that I’m all for recycling, saving the planet, hugging trees . . . you name it.  I really do like the Earth.

But the fact of the matter is that despite our best efforts to the contrary, there will always be trash.  And consequently, there will always be trash cans.

These totally functional and utilitarian objects are often overlooked as a place to show some style and personality, but they don’t have to be!  So why not turn your trash can into something a little less, well, trashy?  Here are some fabulous ideas to get you started on making your own DIY decorative trash cans!  Take your trash bin from trashy to classy with this roundup of DIY decorative trash can ideas!

DIY Ombre Trash Bin (from a pretzel container) – Mod Podge Rocks  DIY Ombre Trash Can

Rustic Pallet Trash Can – The Thinking Closet  Rustic Pallet Trash Can

Fabric Trash Can – Tried & True  Fabric Trash Can

Wall-Mounted Lint Catcher – A Prudent Life  Wall-Mounted Lint Catcher

Twine Wrapped Trash Can – Creek Line House  Twine Wrapped Trash Can

Purse Trash Can – Mod Podge Rocks  Purse-Trash-Can

Flower Bucket Trash Can – Little Brags  Flower Bucket Trash Can

Trash Cabinet – Gail’s Decorative Touch  Trash Cabinet

After seeing all of this inspiration, I think I need to give my bathroom trash cans a little personality. They’re so plain and ugly! Coming to Average But Inspired sometime soon . . .

Happy Earth Day!

– Bre

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    • Christine, it is such an honor to be part of such a trashy post, isn’t it? 😉 Love your cute trash can. Thanks for letting me include it! 🙂

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