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Galvanized Pails and Galvanized Tubs
Unusual Gift Containers
Galvanized pails and small galvanized tubs are not only unusual gift containers, they also make the assembly process easier. If you prefer a pail that is less rustic, painted pails in a variety of colors and designs are available in hardware stores, department stores, and even party supply stores. Or, if you are handy with a brush, follow these directions to paint your own
galvanized pails.
Many themes can be assembled in galvanized or painted pails or small tubs. They work really well when bottles or wine, champagne, beer, or soft drinks are used as gifts. You will need to begin by filling the bottom of the pail with crumpled paper. Then use straw or shredded paper between the bottles, food and other gift items. This will keep the gifts where you place them. If you have a shredder, you can make your own shredded newspaper, brown paper, or other unique paper.
TIPS: The crumpled paper in the bottom of the pail should elevate the gifts so they are partially visible over the top of the pail. Peanuts in the shell tossed among the gifts add both an edible and decorative touch.
Even plastic pails can be used as a container for gifts. This works for cleaning supplies, to hold gardening gifts, or for a housewarming gift basket. Also, it's a great idea for the car buff; fill the pail with car cleaning and polishing items.
Here are several other ideas using pails for the container:
- Choose a colorful pail and fill it with snacks, candy bars, popcorn, and cans of soft drinks.
- The makings or a particular cocktail, such as a martini, margarita, or cosmopolitan. Add colorful purchases shred, unbreakable cocktail glasses, napkins, and cocktail umbrellas, etc.
- A small pastel colored pail would be a lovely gift filled with bath products. Add a net sponge, loofah, or washcloths to help hold the gifts in place.
- Use small galvanized pails lined with decorative paper napkins for a gift of homemade cookies, candy, brownies, etc. Tie a cookie cutter or other decorative item around the handle. This makes a delightful hostess gift, particularly for the holiday.
- For the grillmaster, assembly a selection of tools, gloves, sauces, spices, etc. This is a nice Father's Day Gift.
- A pail or tub can be used to cool beer when attending a picnic, July 4th celebration, a tailgating party, Super Bowl party, etc.
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