Monday, January 28, 2008

Wow, where did January go? It seems that the older I get, the faster time goes by... and I don't think I like it. I spent all weekend in my craft room, and as a result, I have cute things to share with you, so look for several blogs over the next week! I'm gearing up for Valentines day, so to start off, I thought I would share these valentines pop-tops...
I love any project that involves recycling! I know that these guys are showing up everywhere, but I first learned of them from Liz Aguilar at a team meeting... Thanks, Liz! Just use the Pampered Chef ©, can opener on the bottom of the tin to get to the product that came in the can. (My son loves the peaches and mixed fruit, so he keeps me stocked on empty tins!) I wash all my tins in hot soapy water and let them dry completely. After decorating, fill the tin with wrapped candy or place other food inside a poly bag. Once filled, I use a non-toxic adhesive to glue the bottom back on. For these, I used TAC's 3D Crystal Effects, and it worked like a charm. (Make sure you give them plenty of drying time)

Thank you for visiting, and Happy Creating!

1 comment:

Liz said...

Cori, so glad that you liked this gifts. I also use spam cans, I've even got my husband trained to open the cans from the bottom. I also present these cans to hostesses for my funshops. They absolutely love them.