an empty tin can as gift wrap...???
why not...???
....with a few layers spray-paint and some decoration, you can easily glam up nearly everything...you just meed to give it a try.
gift wrapping is something i am always in need of... i love to bring a homemade little something, whenever i meet up with friends...and if you are know as a bit crafty...you can't just wrap your little somethings in tupperware or store-bought wrapping paper.
...due to my passion to repurposing and upcycling, i see potential everywhere...bottles, cartons, bags, cans...all sort of containers.
this tin can project, was one of those, i was thinking of since quite some time amd finally dared to go for it.
...there is a weak point, which i am not hiding, more so i hope i could get any advise on how to improve.
but let's get started first
why not...???
....with a few layers spray-paint and some decoration, you can easily glam up nearly everything...you just meed to give it a try.
gift wrapping is something i am always in need of... i love to bring a homemade little something, whenever i meet up with friends...and if you are know as a bit crafty...you can't just wrap your little somethings in tupperware or store-bought wrapping paper.
...due to my passion to repurposing and upcycling, i see potential everywhere...bottles, cartons, bags, cans...all sort of containers.
this tin can project, was one of those, i was thinking of since quite some time amd finally dared to go for it.
...there is a weak point, which i am not hiding, more so i hope i could get any advise on how to improve.
but let's get started first
this is what you need
- tin can
- can opener
- decorative flower
- hot glue
- spray-paint
this is what you have to do
- get your tin can ready
- remove the paper label of the tin
- if there are any glue residues, do also remove those
- i just love tins with full-top pull-tabs...isn't it cool to only get access to your gift, when pulling a fancy opening mechanism...i think it is
- sooo cool...!!!
- you now have to turn the tin upside down
- get your can opener ready
- open the can
- empty and clean the inside of the tin thoroughly
- get your hot glue gun ready
- place your gift inside the tin can
- apply the hot glue onto the rim of the can and place the lid back to its original position
- and here we can see the my problem...i created a super mess while gluing the lid to the tin can and i have no idea how i could have avoided this
- it got a little after spray-painting the can, but still it was messy
- turn your tin around again
- apply some glue to the decoration flower
- press it firmly onto the upper part of the tin can
- here we go
- get your spray-paint ready
- spray-paint the tin can from all sides
- and this is another way to wrap your precious gifts.
here you can find what inspired me for this project
http://www.bhg.com/christmas/gift-wrapping/last-minute-gift-wrapping/#page=14
i hope you enjoyed my tutorial...many thanks for your interest...best regards...silke
