DIY Dog Food Container
Last Updated on February 7, 2018 by Janell
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Having a dog is a big responsibility. Our kids had been begging for a dog for years and the time was finally right to adopt a dog. Each child had a responsibility to help keep the dog fed and make sure he was getting enough exercise. My son was in charge of feeding the dog. We kept the food in the garage. We would buy a big bag of dog food and many times he would get the dog a scoop and then he wouldn't close the bag, and it would not be good anymore. We even tried a large plastic container, but for some reason, he couldn't get the lid sealed on both ends.
So I came up with the idea to make a DIY dog food storage container. It is a smaller, prettier container we could keep in the house that would make it easier for my son to feed the dog and it would also keep the dog's food fresher. With just a few items, it's easy to make.
DIY Dog Food Container:
Supplies To Make The Dog Food Container
- Popcorn tin (The ones you get at Christmas time, and then you keep it just in case you may need it one day.)
- Your favorite color of spray paint
- Acrylic paint (I used white)
- A paint brush with a pencil tip
- Stencils - unless you can freehand the words on the container
Instructions:
Make sure you clean out all the old popcorn residue inside the container and let it dry. In a well-ventilated area, lay down some newspapers and spray paint the container. It is best to stand up the container and walk around it to cover it evenly. Set the lid on the paper and paint it. Let it dry and touch up if necessary.
Pour some acrylic paint on a paper plate. I placed the stencil along the bottom of an indent that went around the container so it would be straight. Dip the paint brush in the paint and paint inside the stencil. Don't worry if it doesn't coat it completely because you can come back and touch it up.
This is really such a fun project because you can make it to fit your style. Add a paw print or a dog bone to add some personality. I am not an artist, so I needed those stencils to guide me.
Now I can keep the food in an easy access spot for my son, and it's not an eyesore. Plus since he sees it - I don't have to remind him as much to make sure he feeds Chi-Chi.
Now that we have the perfect food storage container, I must share with you the perfect food for your dog. I am in Kroger a few times a week, and I came across Nature’s Recipe® dog food. It's important to me to feed my dog premium ingredients. Nature’s Recipe dog food does not have corn or wheat products, nothing artificial, and the #1 ingredient is a high-quality protein source. It's been around for 35 years, so I know it's a product I can trust, and I love that it is now available at Kroger and I can pick it up with all my groceries.
I picked up the Nature’s Recipe small breed grain free chicken flavor, and Chi-Chi loves it! They have several flavors that include proteins like salmon, lamb, venison, duck and more. And you can get a small 4-pound bag to a large 30-pound bag to fit your needs!
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How cute is this dog food container? I love how it came out.
This is such a great idea! I was actually searching online recently for a dog food storage container, however I have yet to find something that I like (that doesn't cost a fortune!) This is great and I can make it to match our decor. Thanks for sharing!
That is the cutest thing! I love to do projects like this that are whimsical but also super utilitarian.
That's a really cool idea. We don't have a dog, but I can see using this same method to turn our popcorn tins into other storage solutions.
That's a super cool idea! I should do something like this to hold all my single serve chip bags. 🙂
Hey, that is really cute! I like the idea of customizing it with some artwork. I think that grain-free dog food should be a good choice too.
This is a great idea! We keep our dog's food inside the pantry and it can get stinky on occasion.
What a clever little DIY project. Love it! My dog would approve
This is such a cute idea for a dog food container! I would love to make one of these!
This is so cute. I will have to make one for my dogs and one for my cats.
This is adorable! What a great way to repurpose an old Christmas tin!
What a clever idea (one of those duh moments !! as in why didn't I think of this before !) Our dog loves Natures Recipe dog food as well, especially the grain free with pumpkin. But then she loves fresh pumpkin ice cubes as well (I freeze fresh pumpkin in an ice tray then put it in freezer bags once its frozen-natural treat.)
My pets’ food storage is all over the place. Sometimes, we have it in a Rubbermaid tub… Sometimes, we leave it in the bag… And, sometimes, we do a mixture of both. Sometimes, it sits on top of the refrigerator… And, sometimes, it is in the pantry.
This is a great idea! I would love to try this and add my pet's name!
Awesome DIY project! I totally thought you bought that! I need one of these for my cat. He keeps chewing a hole in the cat food bag because he thinks he needs to be eating constantly!
It's nice to be able to store our fur baby's food in a customized container, one that's reliable as well. I think this is a lovely idea. It's about time I did some arts and crafts that's pet related.
Brilliant! I love you used an old popcorn tin and spray painted this for an awesome DIY! I dont have a dog but I think I can stencil something else on mine and use this diy for someting else cute!
I'll have to show this to my mother in law who owns a golden retriever. Aside from benefiting from it, it looks like a fun project to do together with the grandkids.
This is one of the few dog food brands I will use. No garbage, and they love it.
What a cute project. My dog food container is just boring, but this adds more style. Plus, filling it with great food makes a big difference!
What a great idea! I always struggle to find a place to store our dog food and this is perfect!
this is such a cute idea! i may have to do this. i have a few of those tins laying around in the garage lol
What a clever way to upcycle an old popcorn container. This is so cute!