Com join me and make your very own Shabby Vintage Tin Can Craft!
This whole
upcyle, recyle, reuse, repurpose thing…
is pretty darn cool!
After my first try at repurposing with
I still had lots of tin cans in my stash!
So I gave these three a shabby makeover
using two shades of burlap,
some just twine…
and vintage shoe clips.
and vintage shoe clips.
(They wanted some sparkle!)
Yes, they told me so.
It’s was pretty much a no-brainer to
add a few fresh flowers to these
newly prettied containers.
So I did.
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best.
The rhinestone encrusted bits are the
vintage shoe clips.
(Courtesy of my mother in law.)
I tell ya… she finds me the best goodies!!
I am a doubly lucky girl.
sent me the prettiest bauble on a bobby pin.
Well, it slips right out of my hair. Boo.
Sort of a good thing though…
Because I love it here!
(thanks girl!)
I doubt you need a tutorial but
I will share one soon just in case!
I’ll walk you through making some of your own step-by-step.
It’s easy, promise.
Start saving your cans, bottle and jars.
You can use about anything!
I’m really trying to take better pictures…
so please humor me with the 87 shots
of a tin can I just subjected you too.
(plus, I think they are pretty!)
They make me smile.
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Now that is just too danged cute! I love it and you are right- simple is best most times. Now, I really need to get OFF MY CAN and get something done. I am off to Milwaukee to pick up SweetCheeks this afternoon. She went home with Auntie but is homesick for her own bed. Have a great day, Shannon- xo Diana
Ever since your first post with the aqua duo, I have been collecting cans and bottles. My kids looked at me with the ‘ ohmygosh, Mommy is turning into a baglady’ hands on cheeks look. I even accepted some coffee cans from my neighbour. It’s an illness!!!
Sigh… I can sooo see bunches and bunches of flowers in them, and candles and sprigs, and……
I tried something similar (but not really?) with a big old applesauce jar, and ended up with this Shannon: http://sally-drinkingfrommysaucer.blogspot.com/2012/06/finishing-job.html =D
Those are so pretty! I love them, Shannon.
Megan
I love em Shannon!!! I think I might need to make some of these for my craft room to use as storage containers for pens, paint brushes, etc…. So friggen cute! I love that your items “speak” to you telling you what they want. I often have items speak to me too… so I totally understand!
I hope you’ve recovered from your yard sale! Those can be exhausting!!!
Blessings,
Diana Anyone Can Decorate
So pretty, Shannon! I think I like these white ones the best. Love the bling you added. I’ve been looking for some pins or earrings when I’m at the thrift store, but I’m only seeing beaded necklaces. : )
simple elegance…
love!
Those are some HOT cans you have there Shannon. So pretty. Those would look gorgeous as wedding centerpieces.
These turned out beautiful! Vintage and elegant!
I used something very similar to these at my wedding, and we DIYed them, too! A great project!
You *are* a double lucky girl! Fabulous skills and awesome mother-in-law! I LOVE these, Shannon … so simple, yet make such a wonderful impact! You *know* these are going to pop up all over blogland now, don’t ya?
So very pretty! Yes, sometimes simple is better
Think I need to go rescue some cans from my recycle bin!! Chat soon, Laurel
These are just so pretty. I think there is so many things you can do with them. Love the crown.
Cynthia
Love all 87 shots! You know how to make me want to go empty some cans! They are so pretty with the bling
Debbie
Just gorgeous! I agree, sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. I am concerned that your cans are talking to you though. Only furniture is supposed to talk…..
My family thinks I’m really into recycling lately.
~Bliss~
Love love love this idea, so pretty!
XO
Kristin
Your photographs are gorgeous and I love this idea! So fun and a lot of possibilities! Thanks so much for the fantastic idea!
Cheers!
Cyndy
Love it! I have a overflowing crate in the garage full of cleaned out cans that I use for different things..but I have yet to do white/burlap/bling!
FABULOUS!!!
MJ
Lucky 7 Design
These are gorgeous! I may never recycle another can into the bin again! Love these!
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Sweet idea! Who would know those are tin cans headed for the garbage. Amazing tequila bottle too…
I love these. They are beautiful. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this post. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/apple-cinnamon-roll-pull-aparts-and.html
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Shannon, Your containers are so fun and cute! Perfect with the bling!
Mary Alice
Fabulous!! I will be concerned when you start transforming more of the tequilla bottles though!
You had me with the burlap! I love this project!! Gotta find some great cans now. I am featuring it on my blog today.
http://www.laughterandgrace.com/fabulous-five-4/
These are lovely Shannon! Aren’t they so much fun to play with? I made some not too long ago and just love them!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Becky
You are inspiring me once again–I have been thinking I want to do some big ones (like coffee cans) and plant something in them. How fun! I love your new ones.
Wow! They are so pretty! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from French Country. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-9.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
These made me smile as well! Tres chic and oh so feminine.
Your Friend,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
It’s almost hard to believe that a tin can could be so pretty! You did an excellent job, my friend.
wonderful idea!!!! was just about to throw out a bunch of cans and came across your idea!!!! love it!
You know I love it girl. Thanks for sharing with the graduate party.
Ooh, they make me smile, too! I made some pen pots out of an old cardigan (the sleeves) and some tin cans, I love them!
Antonia
http://tidyawaytoday.wordpress.com
shannon hese are great i need to go eat loads of soup so i can make some lol. i would love it if you could link this up at my party at http://www.twiggstudios.com/2012/08/sunday-show-off-linky-party_18.html
aimee xxxx
Amazing what you have done with recycled cans. I am going to begin saving cans today. These turned out just beautiful!
I would love it if you would share this at the Smart Solutions linky party. You can link up here:
http://theprudentpantryblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/prudent-projects-smart-solutions-week-7.html
Have a great day!
very pretty indeed!
These turned out super! What a great transformation. Can you believe I just threw away a 1 gallon tin can this week. I really do need to start saving them for craft projects, my husband will think I’ve lost my mind though because I save so many other things for crafts.
Oh, you are amazing!!! That is absolutely beautiful! You are so talented. Love the crown, too!
HUGS
It’s amazing how something so simple as an old throwaway can can look so beautiful! Nice job! I’ve been saving mine the past week!
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I love these Shannon! After seeing these, the ideas are flowing! Thanks for the inspiration!
http://www.the-finishing-touches.net
These are gorgeous and so fun! I love that they spoke to you and wanted some sparkle!
I Love these …..the I am doing these with the resident s I work with in June…..On Activity Directors sharing Ideas on facebook