Looking for decorative house numbers for your home? Maybe something to add a little of that farmhouse touch to the front of your home? Look no futher! You can add your house numbers to milk cans for a unique way to add some farmhouse flair. This is such an easy project and you will love the look when you are done!
Supplies needed to make these decorative house numbers:
- Milk can (or cans if you have a long house number)
- High quality outdoor paint (I love this brand from DecoArt.) You will need one color for the can and one for the number.
- Paint brush
- Stencil (if desired)
I have wanted to number my cans for some time. I finally got around to actually doing it. Start with any milk can. You can often find these at flea markets and farm auctions. Most of the time they will be rusty. Knock off as much rust as you can and give the can a good cleaning. Then paint the entire thing with a good quality paint. I went with a traditional black on my milk can itself. Allow this to dry completely before continuing.
Now it is time to add your decorative house numbers to the front. I actually free handed mine on the front but you can use a stencil if desired. Since the surface is curved and probably rough, I would recommend tracing the stencil with a pencil and filling that area in with paint. You will probably have to give the house number a few coats especially if you are putting black over white.
Allow everything to dry completely then add your fun new decorative house numbers to the front of your home. I put my house number on a milk can outside of the front door. I am in love with how this project turned out and I know you will be as well.
Well, I certainly do wish I could freehand like you do but I don’t hate you!!
Looks great! I love this idea!
I can’t free hand to save my life! So jealous.
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Very cool! I’ve been thinking of some numbered projects myself lately, can hardly wait to get started!
Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
Hi! Nice job freehanding those numbers. Sometimes the simple things make the most impact. I’m a subscriber that recently started my first blog and now I’m your newest follower. I’ll be contacting you soon about what would you with it Wednesday. I’ve got an item that could use some help!
Alison
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thanks for your comment on my junky trunk. I follow your blog. ooo spooky. i keep a pretty low profile, but I am in Nebraska. love your milk cans. I think I’ll show my mom, she has one to do something with. also love all the window projects linked to in your next post. i need the greenhouse and the french style one. brimming with ideas now….have a good day.
I can’t free hand a thing~except eyeliner!
Your milk can looks great! Love the black and white.
That’s a darn good freehand job, Angie! Looks great!
What a great idea! I have three milk jugs just waiting to be transformed. And yes I do hate you and anyone who can paint free-hand. Just kidding of course but I’m totally jealous! =)
Jeanine
I love it, Angie! 🙂 I had a milk jug a few years back, and I think I gave it back to my mom. :s I really like this idea. 🙂 Thanks for the visit today!