I felt the the need to CREATE! After a hectic week last week, I wanted something mindless to do that brought a little color and joy to my world. A little Pick-Me-Up if you will. As a result, here are my TIN-der lovin Cans. I hope you love ‘em too!
I love this project because it is:
1) QUICK & EASY
All you need is:
a) a leftover, cleaned tin can (get it: TIN-der lovin CANS!) - any size will do according to what you have and what you want to do with it
b) something to wrap around the can (burlap, wrapping paper crafting paper - anything that makes you happy!)
There are so many great papers out there that I want to buy but don’t ever know what to do with them, this is a great opportunity to use them.
c) something to cut and adhere the wrap to the can (scissors, glue dots or a glue gun, measuring tool but you really don’t even need this, as you can pretty much be guided by the can)
Here I just used the can to roll around the paper.
And then pressed in the top to find a line for cutting the excess paper off.
d) last you will need any embellishments that you want to add (ribbon, tags, tissue paper, etc.) and something to fill the can (flowers, food items, candles, pens, etc.)
Here I baked some mini pumpkin muffins - a perfect bite size treat to give to a friend!
2. VERSATILE
This project is great because you can change it to suit your needs. Here I used the same can for a floating bathroom candle and then changed it for some beautiful fall flowers.
3. VERY INEXPENSIVE
You have the can from leftover food - $0. The paper is a minimal cost. The only cost is what you put in the can and that can be as inexpensive as grabbing flowers from your yard, or making a batch of baked treats.
4. EASY TO STORE AND TRANSPORT
I usually keep leftover flower vases to re-use for gifts, but they are so hard to store in a cabinet.
The tin cans are great because they can be easily stacked. You also don’t have to worry about them falling over and breaking!
This is about 10 cans stacked together!
And if you want to transport them to give away, they can either fit in a cup holder or sit safely on the floor of your car.
No lopsided vases to contend with!
Here are just a few ideas to spark your creativity. Is there any one in your life who might need a TIN-der lovin CAN?
May these, and any you decide to create, make you as happy as these make me!