With A Merry Heart

Always on the lookout for some new (and easy) crafts I’ve come across a great new way to spruce up some used up Tin Cans (milo tins etc). After doing some research at RRDesign and following some simple steps at The Ornament Girl, And in 20 minutes i had some handy tin can storage :)

Materials:

• Tin Cans
• Scrap Fabric or Scrabooking Paper
• Ribbon
• Mod Podge
• Hot Glue Gun
• Brush
• Pencil
• Ruler

Directions:

• Measure the height of the cans so you get neat pieces of paper to cover the can. If you are using fabric to cover the can allow a little extra fabric to fold over the top edge of the can.

• Once you’ve cut out the paper/fabric simply cover the can all over with Mod Podge. ( on my first try I only coated sections of the can, but found it easier and less messy to cover the whole can at once)
• And as you can see, working on a table will make sure your pets (my cat pictured) from interrupting in your crafty time! :)
• When placing your paper/fabric on the can, make sure the edge of the paper is lined up to the bottom of the can, otherwise you end up all crooked! Allow to dry then coat over the paper/fabric with another layer of Mod Podge to seal.
• If you are using fabric, fold the extra fabric over the edge of the tin can, to hide sharp edges and generally give a finished look.
• I then used a hot glue gun to run a ribbon around the top third of the can, but as you can see all over the interweb you can add your own embellishments!

Note: If you are using paper - it will tend to bubble when you Mod Podge it to the can, you can prick the bubbles with a pin and press the air out, then Mod Podge over it. Another way to create this craft with paper (and no bubbles) is to use double sided sticky tape around the top and bottom of the can, as well as where the paper joins!)

Have you done something like this?

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While searching the web for other Mod Podge uses I came across this simple and easy project! I was particularly drawn to it because it uses a lot of recyclable materials –Surely you have some scrap tissue paper lying around, and even glass jars!

When I make crafts I often have to think of where I can store them or how I can use them –luckily enough my sister-in-law is having a party where she needs Candle Holders! And being a ‘white themed’ party – I think my Frosted Candle Holders will fit in perfectly!

Materials:

• Mod Podge (I used Matte – would like to see how the Gloss looks)
• Brush
• Scissors
• Tissue Paper (White – or any colour you can find around the house)
• Glass Jars (baby food jars, jam jars – anything you can lay your hands on even if they’re different sizes)

• Cut tissue paper into narrow strips (this means you can evenly place paper onto the jar)
• Mod Podge the outside of the glass jar
• Apply the tissue paper around the glass jar
• Mod Podge over the tissue paper to seal
• Allow to dry

You can also use cut out shapes of tissue paper to create pretty patterns – I particularlky think this candle holder is very cute! (Image)

In preparation for my Mod Podge Desk Project i have decided to practise on something smaller… a lot smaller! I “sourced” a wooden toolbox from my mums place (and when I say “sourced” i mean permanently borrowed).

It had a farm scene on it, the usual chickens etc… I keep forgetting to take step by step photos, instead I searched for some ideas and found a few great DIY craft organisers from old wooden toolboxes!

I chose to paint first the toolbox in Nippon’s Duck Egg Blue and Nettle, and chose similar hues of scrapbooking paper to cover areas. Firstly I cut out the correct sized shapes to line the toolbox, then coated the area with Mod Podge, allowed the paper to dry on there for about 15minutes then coated with Mod Podge to seal. I did get a few air bubbles, which I put a pin through to get the air out before I recoated with Mod Podge.

Here’s the finished project, along with some other cool crafting toolboxes I found at MMNTCRFTS and WMCRAFTGOODIES

I’ve been pretty busy lately, with Easter Camping Fun and Visitors and Tupperware Parties! But I am gathering together some essentials for my next project(s)!

I’ve got my eye on revamping my (mums) old wooden desk, and my ideas are to use Mod Podge to apply paper to the drawers & shelves of the desk (see below image). I’ll let you know how I go!

Also, I’ve looked around for old, outdated pieces to liven up, and I’ve come across this really neat Ombre paint job (I’m a bit addicted since I got an Ombre Hairstyle). Basically, using the same colour scheme paint from light to dark on the drawers.

I look forward to doing these projects!!

Have you done a project like this?