I have a problem... I don't throw things away that most people would throw away!
Well, you guys probably wouldn't throw them away either because you're crafty like that!
I had this set of 3 tin canisters that contained hot chocolate (it was a gift set) and, once the hot chocolate was gone, I just could not throw the canisters away!
I have a large trash can that I keep under my craft desk for just such items. It called the nontrash trash.
I decided to upcycle one of these canisters.
Its comprised of solely matching scrapbook papers, decorative ribbon, and a couple of other items.
I used some of the ledger paper journaling spots that are in my Etsy shoppe to decorate the tin.
The decorative ribbon around the edge of the lid of the tin effectively hides where the paper doesn't quite go to the edge.
I made a fun little flower using a scallop circle punch and cutting consecutively smaller circles out of alternating papers. I also crumpled the papers then inked them with distress in. The button and thin twine top it off.
I'm actually using this canister as a gift holder for a giveaway I'm holding for my blogiversary, but since I still have 2 more canisters... I think I'll make a couple spares!
Speaking of spares... Here is a second one I made and got all glittered up for the PK Glitz you CAN be crafty challenge!
Thanks for stopping by!
It's so pretty, I love it !
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Hi Michele, you have such a fun blog! LOVE the canister!
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Gorgeous! I am really having to watch out so I don't end up like the people on "Hoarders" ( A&E show). I look at everything before I get rid of it, wondering what could I make. There's SO much waste in packaging of things it makes me ill.
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ReplyDeletehaha i have a bunch of old containers that i keep adding too...you never know when you want to remodel it:-) your can is really cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! I have a popcorn tin under my craft desk as we speak! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour scrappin' skills (almost!) make me sick!! That canister is entirely too cute!
ReplyDeleteYour canister came out gorgeous! Love the combo of papers and trims and embellishments, such a nice set. You make it look so effortless!
ReplyDeleteI love how your canister turned out. Love the vintage picture and the big flower. Great job! I actually have a dresser where I keep things that I want to alter. A tash can would be overflowing lol
ReplyDeleteWe have a "Can Challenge" over at P K Glitz. The only thing is that it needs to have glitter or embossing powder on your project. If you are interested, you can check it out at http://pkglitz.com/blog/2010/06/can-challenge/
it turned out so cute, love the colors you used. Thanks for stopping by my blog this morning ;)
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I love the nontrash trash idea, I need one of those, but my non trash trash might be too big!
ReplyDeleteYour can is absolutely fab, love it, too cute!
I have that same problem! I keep anything I think I may perhaps someday possibly utilize again. :) It's taking over my basement...
ReplyDeleteYour canister is darling. If you can make an old canister look like that, why WOULDN'T you keep it???
Thanks for commenting over on bugaboo, mini, mr & me! I'm glad you liked the reading wreathe and happy you stopped by. (The flowers were kind of a pain to make, so the fact that you liked them makes me feel a little better!)
What a great upcyle project! I love that you made something from what some folks might call trash and just throw it into our landfill! I am constantly using plastic butter tubs, yogurt containers and glass pasta sauce jars for projects in the garage all the time! Thanks for sharing on Modern Craftswoman Monday!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Michele! I am so glad to know I am not the only one who saves things like that. I will have to tell my hubby, since he loves to give me a hard time about it. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely one cute tin no one would ever think of throwing away!! Love your idea - where are those boy scout popcorn tins when you need them?!
ReplyDeleteI think I have the same problem:)
ReplyDeleteI have a tin can sitting in my closet right now...and I think Im going to use it and copy your project! so cute!!!
-Amanda@ thepaisleycupcake.blogspot.com
I wish you lived closer I have a ton of tin canisters...my mocha powder comes in them and I cannot possibly use them all...This is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour canister is super cute! I made one recently for dog treats. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! I am going to save my next canister and craft away! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteHow cute !
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How cute! I don't throw things away either because you never know when you'll need them =o) But I never get canisters! Now I need to go look for canisters...
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Adorable I love thrifty crafts!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I have a ton of old canisters that could use a pick-me-up.
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo! Love how you glitzed it up! Thanks for entering the P K Glitz Can Challenge
ReplyDeleteohhh so cute! I love hoe they turned out! Thanks for linking up to Hoo's got talent!
ReplyDeleteme too girlie..me too!! I'm a pack rat and can't throw tins and boxes and the likes out.
ReplyDeleteHow did you know that I have a cabinet full of empty hot chocolate canisters? True story.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea and your flower is rockin' my socks!!!
I am featuring you on the Paper Issues blog Monday!!
Thanks!!!!
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great upcycling!!!!
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