This is a guide to making DIY planters out of vintage gas cans. Learn how to upcycle old gas cans with this simple step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.

Vintage Admiration leak proof gas can, manufactured by the Burkhead mfg, Co. Houston Texas. The vintage gas can is a 2 1/2 gallon size and the custom shade was made with an older Shell Gasoline image. Bringing memories to light

This is a guide to making DIY planters out of vintage gas cans. Learn how to upcycle old gas cans with this simple step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.

I found several old window screens at a garage sale a few years ago. This one gets its second makeover here.

The last time I went to the Metrolina Antique Show in Charlotte I saw a lamp made from a vintage gas can and decided to make one since I had the supplies. This was a very quick and easy project. The gas can was a flea market find and the shade was one that I had on hand. The lamp kit was purchased at Lowes. The lamp kit has everything that you need to make a lamp. I used my drill to drill a hole in the top but the top was a little softer than I thought it would be and made an odd shaped…

This is a guide to making DIY planters out of vintage gas cans. Learn how to upcycle old gas cans with this simple step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.

If you're like me then you can always turn somebody elses trash into treasure. Follow along with me for a DIY Patriotic Vintage Gas Can.