Glass Bottle and Tin Can Repurpose
Hello! So glad you could join me today. You know I love really simple craft projects and this Glass Bottle & Tin Can Craft fits the bill perfectly. I like that you can use any color paint too… and I feel like there are so many uses, especially for the tin cans. I could see these clustered together as a centerpiece at a baby shower, bridal shower or even a casual wedding. They have a soft, shabby chic feel and I bet they could even work in a bathroom, craft room or office as organizers!
The Jasmine is blooming, along with the Roses…
A little ribbon scrap was all that I needed for a simple embellishment. A few twists & turns, a dab of hot glue, and I had a rose for an accent.
These tiny pink roses are so fragrant… just the two blooms were enough to perfume the air while I took these photographs.
- Tin Can(s)
- Glass Bottle(s)
- Paint (suitable for glass and metal surfaces)
- Paint Brush
- Steel Wool or Sand Paper (for distressing)
- Desired Embellishments
- Glue Gun
- Scissors
- Pliers (optional)
- Metal File (if needed)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Start with clean, dry surfaces.
- Use a metal file to remove rough edges on tin can(s) if necessary.
- Paint, let dry.
- Distress.
- Add embellishments.
- Use as you like & enjoy!
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Rachel says
These turned out so pretty!! I love the color and the distressing! It’s definitely something I’d like to try. Pinned! I’d love for you to share this at my link party tomorrow.
Rachel
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Debbie says
Absolutely love what you’ve created here. Can’t wait to have a try.
Vintage Street Designs says
Love, love, love them! So beautiful! Just hopped over from Show & Tell Friday and I’m your newest follower. Would love to have you stop by for a visit! Blessings ~ Judy
Jill Elaine says
I have seen these featured several places and had to pop over and see them for myself! Great job! Isn’t it so fun that the simplest things can be the most awesome!!
Marianne says
Shannon, I love them! Their so shabby-chicy – and oh, so lovely! The rose and jasmine look beautiful next to them. Fantastic idea!
Blessings for a fragrant day,
Marianne
Heidi Fowler says
These turned out so pretty! I love them. Please come visit my linky party tomorrow at OneCreativeMommy.com. I’d love for you to link up this idea and/or anything else you’d like to share.
Shabby chic Sandy says
Oh my goodness–this is the cutest thing ever! I am going to shamelessly copy you. These are beyond adorable. The color you came up with is perfect! Now I have to save a can or two:)
Allie says
Shannon, I just found your blog through Pinterest. These are gorgeous!! Love them. I featured this post on my blog today! Hope you have a great weekend. http://missloviecreations.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-favorite-things-thursday-coming-to.html I’d love it if you came and grabbed a button!
~ Liz ~ says
It’s amazing to me how the cutest things are often the most doable and affordable. You really created a beautiful effect!
Liz
Athena at Minervas Garden says
Hi Shannon: What a beautiful and inexpensive idea–I am going to give this a try. Thank you for sharing it with us, and have a great weekend!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Oh I love them. Such a great idea and the color is wonderful. Love the sparkle too. The flowers make such a pretty vignette. Thanks for joining TTT. I am happy to be a follower of yours now too. Hugs, Marty
Mixed Kreations says
Very pretty! Love the color of blue that you picked. Really like how you added the rustic look by sanding some of the paint off so the metal and glass show through. I have been saving cans to for crafts. Think I will just have to give this a try. Thank you for sharing.
Holly Lefevre says
So pretty! Really, really pretty! Love the color of course!
Shelly @A Creative Space says
I enjoyed these SO much that I had to pin them on TWO of my boards! 🙂
Miss Kitty says
Oh gosh, Shannon! These are just GORGEOUS! Thank you so much for sharing how you got that fabulous effect. I saw your post over at “Tutes and Tips” link party.