So I Had an Empty Cracker Can.....

by Ana Bacallao

We buy these crackers all the time and I always feel bad throwing them out and was already using some for storage and then an idea struck.

Here's the empty can.

I had a small piece of Christmas fabric leftover from another project. I cut a large enough piece to go around the can and I modged podged, tucking it in at the top and bottom. I cut a circle with lid and modgedpodged to the bottom. I used a piece of ribbon glued inside the top to finish off.

I then found Christmas greenery and ribbon to decorate it.

You can see the plain ribbon around the top

Pretty cute, I think!

Note: I did try to cover the lid with the fabric but it would not fit properly, next time I will cut the fabric to just fit on the outside of the lid and then finish with ribbon or twine glued around.

With wooden spoons, etc.

Will bring a little Christmas cheer to my kitchen counter but think of the possibilities..... You could fill them with baking goodies, cookies, kitchen utensils, etc. as a cute Christmas gift.

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3 comments

Hannah V on Nov 03, 2015
Adorable idea! I love upcycling old containers! I did a set of popcorn tins last year for my kitty food storage and use it everyday!

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- Ana Bacallao on Nov 03, 2015
  Great idea.
  
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Quince_Cottage on Jan 03, 2016
Always so much better to find a new, creative use for something than to toss it! Good job :D

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