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Blogger Egg Harbor Township, NJ on Jul 16, 2012

Re purposed cans

I like to save cans and empty bottles, always with the idea of creating something special. I finally too k the plunge and created these cans turned vases.

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I wrapped burlap ribbon around the can and added a print of an old ledger paper.
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This could be used for holding office supplies or at a wedding or shower as centerpieces.
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This one is feminine and pretty it could just as easily be added to your vanity to hold makeup brushes.
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It could also be used for weddings, showers or any girly event.

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Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous! I too am a bottle collector...I love sitting small ones in my kitchen windows and putting a flower in each one! Since my flowers are dying in the heat, I will put colored Caldaium leaves in them. The leaves last for weeks!

on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
Vivian S Harper Woods, MI

what an interesting idea, Karen. Where did you get the ledger paper?

on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
Sherry Meyers

very creative! like idea recycle cans and bottles thanks for sharing

on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 0
Cindy Humphrey Fort Worth, TX

Your creativity is beautiful.

on Jan 30, 2013 · Like 0
Cheryl S Birmingham, AL

So pretty and versatile!

on Jan 30, 2013 · Like 0
Peggy B North Easton, MA

Like this idea very much.

on Jan 30, 2013 · Like 0
Tuffy Thurman Vanceburg, KY

Does anyone know what to make out of empty Taster Choice coffe jars?

on Jan 30, 2013 · Like 0
Luc Obdam Netherlands

looks very pretty:)

on Jan 31, 2013 · Like 0
Bonni G Manheim, PA

Brilliant! Beautiful!

on Jan 31, 2013 · Like 0
Chris R Flint, MI

I have made them with coffee cans and put wallpaper border around them,turned out very nice.

on Jan 31, 2013 · Like 1
Chris R Flint, MI

Tuffy, dip them in paint, let dry makes a nice vase or put pencils, pens in them,you can decorate them as you want.

on Jan 31, 2013 · Like 0
Bonnie N

Vivian S. Look up "The Graphics Fairy" she has all kinds of vintage letters and pictures available to print! Have Fun! http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com

on Mar 27, 2013 · Like 1
Anne Woodstock, IL

Beautiful!

on Mar 27, 2013 · Like 0
Jeanette @ Creating A Life New Castle, CO

I just popped over from Facebook to see these. Just lovely!

on Mar 27, 2013 · Like 0
Carolyn Majors Front Royal, VA

And I just threw away a whole bag of cans :(

on Mar 27, 2013 · Like 0
Maria Pearson Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Are these made with what type of paper??/ this would be a great craft? art idea for grade schoolers... and would teach tem to be green also...

on Mar 27, 2013 · Like 0
Arlene Pieri Connersville, IN

Very pretty and making good use of throw-aways!!!!

on Mar 27, 2013 · Like 0
Sandra J Anahuac, TX

So perfect and beautiful ! I never have enough veses ! Yours are so pretty !

on Mar 27, 2013 · Like 0
Gay Storm Fresno, CA

What kind of cans did you use? I love the wedding one.

on Mar 28, 2013 · Like 0
Audrey Giles Pickerington, OH

What is wrapped around the last can? Is it some type of wallpaper? They're all beautiful and very creative!

on Mar 28, 2013 · Like 0
Peggy Ward Wetumpka, AL

Great idea. I save bottles and sometimes cans. Just have not painted them yet. LOL

on Mar 28, 2013 · Like 0
Pam N Old Hickory, TN

Glad to see that I am not alone in doing this. Another thing to do is paint them for whatever time of the year it is. At this time you could paint a bunny face and add ears and fill with candy. Add wire for a handle. Thanks for sharing these beautiful softer side of the cans.

on Mar 28, 2013 · Like 0
Marie Canada

Love Love Love

on Mar 28, 2013 · Like 0
Karen H Egg Harbor Township, NJ

The white can was wrapped in wallpaper.

on Mar 29, 2013 · Like 0
Sue Santa Rosa, CA

That type of wallpaper can be painted also.....just beautiful

on May 12, 2013 · Like 0

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