I got CANned!...again!

I got CANned!...again!

I sooo loved my last CAN project that I did a repeat because I just CAN't get enough.

This time I got CANned in the kitchen.

Tada...

CAN you guess what kind of CAN I used?

(answer at the end of this post)

My kitchen "tool" drawer was full.

I've tried organizing it a few different ways but it still seemed crowded in there.

After my bathroom organize and store project...

(click this link to check it out and

how to instructions for this project)...

it only made sense to do a re-do on my can project.

It's all black so...I heart it!

cost for me = FREE

(already had everything I needed)

answer = large pineapple juice can

Recipe...

Spiked Pineapple Juice

1 large can pineapple juice

1 (or more) can(s) lemon & lime soda pop (according to your taste)

mix and serve cold

Got a kid that doesn't like fruit/won't eat it.

They will drink this!...and ask for more!

Ya...it's got soda pop, but...you can't win them all:)

Chug-a-lug

mileka:)

Organizing & Storage...I just CAN't get enough:)

I've been looking for a way to store my make-up.

Something simple...cute...easy....different...free.

and... it's a no sew project:)

TADA...

Organization!

Supplies:

• empty cans (beware of sharp edges)
• Spray paint (I used some of my left over Krylon)
• Old unwanted t-shirt
• Scissors
• safety pin

I spray painted an empty can.

I used some of my left over Krylon spray paint.

1.  Cut off the sleeve of a shirt

2. Cut off a small section from the sleeve (about 1/4 of an inch wide)

3. Stretch the small section to create a string & cut a slit in the hem of the sleeve

4. Attach the safety pin to the end of the t-shirt string and

thread it through the hole you cut in the hem of the sleeve.

Continue feeding it through the hem and bring it out at the other end.

Tie in a bow:)

It should look like this

5. Put the shirt on the open end of the can.

Adjust your bow tie if needed.

6. Tuck it in.

Finished product.

I repeated the process with a tuna can for smaller/shorter items.

(with no shirt embellishment)

I also used an empty baby food jar and an empty plastic container (that I had lying around),

to give it some variety and to fit different sized items.

I cut another strip off of the shirt and tied it around the tops to tie it in so it matches.

Now everything is nice and neat!

Just the way I like it!

Now I can find my make-up without having to dig in my drawer.

Unfortunately...so can others:p

my cost?

FREE

(I already had everything I needed)

happy face painting!

mileka:)

Tin Tags (made with soda pop cans)

My kids used to fight over who gets to sit where at the kitchen table.  

So...we assigned each kid a specific spot to sit at.

Then the chair fights began
(we have mix matched chairs, some with cushions and some without).
Kids were pushing and pulling chairs to their assigned spot at the table.

It was all too much!

I had "had" it with the kids!

I first started out with file folder label stickers with their names as a temporary solution. 

Then I saw this great idea on a blog.

I saw the idea quite a while ago and went back to look for it but couldn't find it
(I wanted to give them props for their idea:)

It is a knock off of those tags that are commonly seen on framed pictures or awards.

I call it Tin Tags

made from a soda pop can

my cost = $1
soda pop cans = FREE...recycled
nails = $1

Supplies:

• soda pop can
• scissors
• something with a straight edge
• ball point pen
• black paint (acrylic)
• small nails

NOTE:  Please use caution and common sense when doing this craft.

It can be dangerous and it is possible to get hurt.

(click here to read our disclaimer)

1.  Cut the can top and bottom off and cut through the center so it can open up.

 2.  Cut a piece larger than the size that you want (you will be bending the edges).

 3.  Using something with a straight edge

(I used the handle of a butter knife) bend back the edge
(in toward the outside of the can).

DO NOT crease the edges.

If you crease the edges they will break off and create a sharp edge as if you had just cut it.

 4.  Continue to fold each edge. 
You will have to open up the folds as you go along (be careful). 
If you don't folding becomes more difficult.

  5.  Cut off each corner so that the cut line touches the folded corner.

The cut corners help the edges to lay flatter.

 6.  Press all folds down (but do NOT crease).

7.   Using a ball point pen (my favorite is the Bick Crystal!) write using pressure.

Write using multiple strokes if needed to create an indentation.

8.  Using black paint, paint onto the writing and rub it off
(leaving behind a thin layer of paint).

The paint will settle into the indentation.  This helps to bring out the writing.
You may need to repeat the process if you rubbed off too much paint.  I like to do 2 coats.



9.  Nail it!

Here you can see how I nailed it differently.

Using 4 nails helps to hold the corners down (excellent for the kid chairs).

On the adult chairs I used some left over tiny nails I had laying around.

For the kid chairs (I ran out of those little nails I had).  I bought carpet tacks #3 from Home Depot for about $1.00.  They were the closest the the size I wanted.  There are a ton in the box. 

I'll never ever need to buy tiny nails again!

Here are 2 variations on the Tin Tag:

you can slide labels into either one

 

  Plain Pocket

Curved Pocket

Happy labeling!

Mileka:)