Every time I open a can of veggies or soup, I think about the many project ideas I’ve seen on Pinterest. After collecting a bunch of cans, I thought it was time to give one of the projects a try. I was drawn to the visual on one pin I found. However it didn’t have a project associated to it. So I made up my own version based on the inspiration. The finished products can be used to store office supplies or make-up brushes or anything you can think to store in them.
Supplies:
- cans in various sizes (or all the same if that is the desired end result)
- decorative papers (or tissue paper)
- Glue
- sponge applicator
- Rub’n Buff in antique gold
- metal brads (if desired- or any other decorative items)
Original Pin inspiration
Cans and the papers to cover them
Use the sponge applicator to apply glue to can
Cut paper to size and wrap around can- I used a two-handed twisting motion around the can to ensure that the paper adhered completely & applied extra glue at the overlap seam
Adding the center band
The brown center band applied
Applying the antique gold Rub’nBuff – I love this stuff!
Adding the metallic finish to the top and bottom edges and blending on the paper
I made paper flowers that are finished using the antique gold and metal brads
I glued the paper flower direct to the finished can
The completed trio
The completed cans in use
Flirting with Creativity 