You clean out a soup or veggie can and paint it. Rub sandpaper over it to rough it up a bit...
Then, using your handy-dandy crop-a-dile, punch two holes in the side. Cuts through the metal like butter...
I then added heavy gauge wire through the loops, and curled the metal (used a pencil and twisted the ends around it to curl)...I added paper, some raffia and a "Thank You" tag from the September WIP kit...
Oh, and flowers. Of course, the flowers...(zinnias and marigolds!)
This is going to the awesome bus driver who got my son home in a horrible storm late on Friday. So thankful for them--as are all the other moms, I'm sure...
Oh, and flowers. Of course, the flowers...(zinnias and marigolds!)
This is going to the awesome bus driver who got my son home in a horrible storm late on Friday. So thankful for them--as are all the other moms, I'm sure...Check these beautiful repurposed tins for even more inspo...
Have a happy Monday, friends!!
11 comments:
I saw some similar ones in a French magazine! I love yours, the photo is so pretty too, it totally makes me want to make one!
Lucky bus driver, it's beautiful!
Adorable!
that is sweet! love it's vintagy feel. going into my gifts file!
Shiut up - that is too stinkin cute Trish. I am going to be making some of these bad boys!!
This is so cute, Trish thanks,
Oh Trish, how I wish I you could live right next door to me. OK, maybe that is not a good idea..we would be talking and creating all the time...he, hee,hee.
What a great idea. You are too freaking cool.
Hugs,
Me
OMG!! So stinkin' cute!! I am going to have to remember this for Teacher Appreciation week. LOVE IT!!
oh I had forgotten about these - yours is adorable! I must make one - for Alyson's teacher! Thanks Trish!
what a cute idea! i love it & may just have to give it a try! :)
Gorgeous!!
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