Recycled Cat Food Tin Into A Trinket Box

For years I have been recycling Cisco my cat tin cans in the recycle bin.  I kept thinking if only there was something I could do with these.  When the label is off some of them have a pretty gold color that caught my attention.  So I've been saving some of them, and thought I'd play a bit with one since this is what I do.  I think it came out cute and thought I'd share for any other crafters.  Good thing is, you don't need many supplies.

What you will need:

• Can food tin with lid    Washed and dry of any oils and water so the paints will stick
• Sharpie permanent colored markers I got on sale at Office Max.
• Cuddle Bug for the embossing, but not necessary as free hand comes out pretty nice too
• Ribbon, enough to run along one side of the tin, and the lids.  Leave some excess ribbon for the pull top
• You do need good ventilation, as these markers put off quite an odor.

Instruction will be via Photos from here:

Here I removed the tab, embossed it with the Cuddlebug.
I them painted it on the outside and inside using my
Sharpie fine point permanent markers. 
Adding several layers of different colors for each flower
really makes them come alive.

I wasn't sure I was going to make a tin till I realized it still fit well.

I glued one end of the ribbon raw edge folded over with a glue gun, right where
my finger is pointing

Once dry I glued it at the rim,where my finger is so the lid will sit nicely.

Now I glued the inside of the lid to the ribbon.  Careful, the glue gun is hot.
 Make sure you you leave enough ribbon with the raw edge glued on for a new
pull top.

Using the markers I added some design to help cover any inked dates on the
sides.

Well, this is how I spent my day crafting this weekend.  It's really easy, makes great gifts, and it's cute.  It's also a great way to recycle folks.

Well that's it for now, when I can find my jewelry tools I will show you the cute earrings I am making out of similar lids.  The lids also make great wind chimes, and the can makes great candle holders too.

There you have it, So till the next time, please share, pin, like with anyone you like.   Together we can help clean up some of this litter by recycling it right?  Lets do it, and if you can't...then pass it on.  Till the next time...Many  blessings.

Sincerely,

Mary Helen