Paint Can Ideas
| plastic shovel/racks | toy boats | little toy sea animals |
| Stuffed animal | Sea Animal trinket | Small baggie of sand |
“Animal Lover”, fill with items pertaining to the recipient's favorite animal.
| Ornament | Pet treats | Pet toy |
| Pet outfit (if appropriate) | | |
Perhaps if you have a rubberstamp of animal – you could create notepad, cards, post-its, etc with stamp.
“Baker's” Paint Can Fillers
| Mini album with your favorite recipes | Pre-measured ingredients for enclosed recipes | Pack of blank recipes cards |
| Mixing spoon | Bottle of Vanilla | Various spices |
“College Bound” Paint Can fillers
| Eraser | Reminder: you can start each day with a clean slate |
| Sucker | To remind you not to be a "sucker", be yourself |
| Lifesaver | For when you feel you are drowning in information |
| Hersheys Kisses | To remind you that I am always here with a Hug & Kiss |
| Sweet & Sour Candy | To help you accept and appreciate the differences in others |
| Tootsie Roll | To help you roll with the punches |
| Button | To remind you it's better to sometimes button your lips |
| Starburst | To give you that burst of energy |
| Band-Aid | For when things get a little rough |
| Carefree Gum | Remember to have fun |
| Pencil | To "Write" your wrongs |
| Rubberband | To help stretch yourself beyond the limits |
| Lollipop | To help you lick your problems |
| Penny | So that you always have enough "cents" to realize what a GREAT person you are |
“Father's Day”
| Tie | Slippers | Favorite book/Magazine |
| Guy movie on DVD | Gift Certificate to hardware store | Car air freshener |
| Chocolates/Cookies | Mini album filled with photos | Tools |
“Friends” Paint Can survival kit fillers
| Gum | To remind you that a family that sticks together stays together |
| Popcorn | To let you know that even if we haven't talked today - you have already "popped" into my thoughts |
| Jolly Rancher | For the times I can't be there with you to make you smile |
| Peppermint Patty | Just in case I can't be there to give you a "pat" on the back- this will have to do! |
| Puzzle Piece | Don't ever forget you are an important piece of my life |
| Payday | So we will always have the money to go shopping |
| Sweet & Sour Candy | To remind you that we are individuals and should celebrate our differences |
| Starburst | For the time that you feel you will burst if you don't share your secret with me |
| Nail File | For all of the times you've smoothed things over so that I wouldn't get in trouble |
| Gobstopper | For the "gobs" of trouble we have gotten into over the years |
| Tootsie Roll | For all the times we've let the good times "roll"; |
| packets of seeds | garden hand tools | gloves |
| plant markers | small terra cotta pot with plant starter | |
| Joke Book | Laughter is the best medicine |
| Cotton Ball | To soften where it hurts |
| Rubberband | To keep you bouncing back |
| Starburst | For when you're needing that burst of energy |
| Ball | To keep you rolling on the road to recovery |
| Lifesavers | To remind you that we are here for you |
| lavender filled eye mask | lavender candle | chapstick |
| slipper socks | disposable camera | hair scrunchies |
| cute hospital gown | Nice ‘nursing’ nightgown | massage oil |
| hard candies | lotion | a robe |
| Calming Music CD | | |
| Various Herbal teas | jar of honey | homemade jams or jellies |
| Crackers or bread | a copy of recipe | |
“Housewarming” Paint Can Fillers
| Mini album with your favorite recipes | Photo Frame | Small indoor plant |
| Hand towels | Favorite Family DVD | Deck of Cards/game |
| Scented candles | Bag of chocolates | Microwave popcorn |
“Love You” or Valentine’s Day Paint Can Survival Kit fillers
| Jolly Rancher | For all the times you make me laugh |
| Sweet Escapes | For the special times we spend alone |
| Nestle Treasures | I treasure every minute with you |
| 100,000 Bar | You are worth more than a grand to me |
| Skittles | For the rainbow of colors you bring to my life |
| Cotton Ball | To help soften the rough times |
| Popcorn | Because you keep popping into my thoughts |
| Balloon | You always encourage me to reach for the stars |
| Puzzle Piece | I'm not complete without you |
“Lovers'” Paint can fillers
| Scented candles | DVD with romantic music | Bottle of wine, champagne, or sparkling juice |
| Two wine glasses | Bottle of massage oil | Chocolate dipped strawberries |
| Romantic movie | Fine chocolates | |
| Penny | to help you get started on your retirement fund |
| Balloon | to hold all of the hot air you're full of |
| Mint | to help you remember all of the things you "mint" to do |
| Magnifying Glass | since everything now seems to be written in "Fine Print" |
| Paper Clip | to hold it all together |
| Toy Car | to help you overcome that urge to buy a RED Convertible Corvette! |
“Mother's Day”, decorate with silk flowers that are her favorite.
| bath oil | Click flick on DVD | gift certificate to her hair salon |
| lotion | new cozy slippers | favorite books or magazines |
| body wash | favorite chocolates/goodies | Mini photo album filled with photos |
“Movie Theme” Paint Can Fillers
| Can of Soda | Theatre size bag of candy | Microwave popcorn |
| DVD of family flick | | |
“New Baby” Paint Can Fillers, decorate with rattle/baby blocks
| travel size baby wipes | a bib | A boo boo bunny |
| washcloths | a night light | a small powder |
| receiving blankets | newborn diapers | baby lotion |
| a teething ring | diaper rash ointment | Onesie/outfit |
| Travel size changing pads | Small toys | Classical music CD for kids |
“New Dad” Paint Can Fillers
| muslin tool belt found at a hardware store | New born diapers | Travel container of wipes |
| diaper rash ointment | a pacifier | a clothes pin |
| powder | rubber gloves | eye protection |
| “New Dad” t-shirt | Face mask | |
“New Mom” Paint Can Fillers
| Large bottle of Motrin | Photo frame or album | CD of calming music |
| Bubble bath | Hand cream/Lotion | Chocolates |
| Restaurant Gift Certificate | Coupon for “Free babysitting” | |
“Over-the-Hill” Survival Kit Paint Can fillers
| Baby Food | to help you adjust to softer foods |
| Magnifying Glass | a necessity for reading |
| Cane | 3 legs are better than 2 |
| Aspirin | for all of your new little aches & pains |
| Blue M&M's or Skittles | Generic Viagra |
| Starburst Candy | You've got to get energy from somewhere! |
| Toothpicks | to help prop your eyes open so you don't fall asleep every time you sit down |
| Small Box of Bran Flakes | to keep you regular |
| "While You were Napping" Post it notes | so you don't miss any messages |
| Whistle | to call for help when "you've fallen and can't get up" |
"Pamper Me"
| bath salts | lotions | loofah sponge |
| bath mitt | scented candle | "Pampering, Do Not Disturb" sign for doorknob |
“PMS Survival Kit” Paint Can fillers
| Attach the following saying to a bag of M&M's. |
| M&M's and more M&M's. Each color is a different cure, of this fact we are sure. When you're feeling grouchy and mean, we recommend the green. For times when you're feeling down, the best choice is always brown. The ache in your head is cured by the red. To help you be mellow, take a dose of the yellow. If agitated too, eat a handful of blue. If you whole life's a drag, just eat the whole bag. Should weight gain be included as part of a warning? Forget that! You can start your diet Monday morning. |
“Secretary” Paint Can Survival Kit fillers
| Magic Wand | For all of the miracles you're expected to perform |
| Rope | For when you're at the end of yours |
| Pacifier | For all of your "whiners" |
| Spoon | For those you have to "spoon feed" |
| Tissues | To hand to your "cry babies" |
| fun pencils | toys | erasers |
| Post-It notepads | Award pads | Personalized notecards |
| Coffee cup | Apple | Candies |
| Personalized pencils | | |
Decorate the can with a "school" theme - instead of ribbon around the rim, glue on a row of pink erasers, alternating with some cute large plastic clips.
Alternate Option: Rubberstamp notecards, pen, post-its, scented candle all in the same theme.
“Teacher” Paint Can Survival kit fillers
| Pack of Sugar | To remind you of how sweet you are |
| Permanent Marker | Thank you for leaving a lasting impression |
| Starburst | To let you know that you are a shining star |
| Eraser | A reminder that a good education can never be erased |
| Band-Aid | To fix hurt feelings |
| Bath Salts | "To take you away" |
| Candle | For when you are up late grading papers |
| Ear Plugs | When you just can't take anymore |
| Marbles | To replace the ones you've lost |
| Paperclip | To hold it all together |
| Rubberband | To remind you to be flexible |
| Puzzle Piece | Without you, the class wouldn't be complete |
| Clay | To remind you that you are forming your peoples lives |
| Toothpick | To help you pick out the good qualities in your students |
| Sweet & Sour Candy | To help you accept and appreciate the differences in your students |
“The Ultimate Chocolate” Paint Can Fillers
| chocolate truffles | German chocolate brownies | chocolate covered pretzels |
| chocolate syrup | pkg. of snickers bars | Chocolate cooking book |
| 3 different types of fudge | chocolate cookies | Baking Chocolate |
| yoo-hoo drink | triple fudge brownies | Box of chocolate pudding |
“Tough Times” Sponge Kit
| Give a sponge and attach the following message: |
| When in doubt, pull the sponge out to: *Wipe away those little and big messes we get ourselves into. *Dab off the perspiration from our brow when the heat is on. *Wring when a neck is not readily available. * Toss against the wall should the need to have a temper tantrum arise. *Rest head on when a short nap is in order. *Use to pick at instead of pulling out your hair. *Tear in half and give to friend (coworker) in need should it become necessary. |
“Waitress” Paint Can Survivor kit fillers
| Mounds Bar | For the amount of walking that you do |
| Puzzle Piece | To remind you that the restaurant wouldn't be complete without you |
| Tootsie Roll | To help the complaints "roll" off your back |
| Marbles | To replace the ones you've lost |
| Lollipop | To help you lick your problems |
| Button | To remind you that sometimes it's best just to button your lip |
| Dollar | For the tip you didn't get |
| Sponge | To soak up all of the spills |
| Ear plugs | For when the customers get too loud |
| Bouncy ball | To keep you bouncing back |
| Starburst | For that burst of energy at the end of your shift |
| Sweet & Sour Candy | As a reminder of the differences in people gives spice to our lives |
| Smiley Face | To replace all the smiles you give away |
Have fun!
Debbie Weller
A.K.A. DebDuzScrappin
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