Now onto the craftiness...
As the school year starts winding down for the year you might suddenly find yourself in need of a few gifts, maybe for a teacher or perhaps a behind the scenes person. You're not sure exactly what they might like and you don't want to spend a lot...well here is the gift for you: Candy in a Can!
Supplies Needed:
-a fancy can opener that doesn't cut the can but unglues it
-pull top can of anything you like...or if you have a can of something you hate with this lid then by all means use it!
-cardstock/fancy scrapbook paper
-super glue
-tissue paper
-candy
-other glue (I used hot glue but anything that dries fast will work fine)
Optional Supplies:
-roller stamps
-ink
-stamps & stamp pads
First you will have to open your pull top can...from the bottom! This is important.
Nice clean cans. |
This is what I mean by a pull top can. |
Next fill your can with your candy. Stuff with tissue paper if desired.
Mmmm, yummy candy. |
Glue lid back on with super glue. Watch your fingers as they don't mix well with super glue ;)
I like this one, not only does it have a brush but it's purple wet so you know when it is dry. |
While your can is drying you can now take your piece of card stock and stamp it. I chose to use my roller stamp as it was fun and fast. Of course if you don't have a roller stamp or stamps of any kind just go find the prettiest paper (or ugliest if it's a gag gift) in the scrapbooking section of your craft store and use that.
My roller stamps |
Finished card stock |
Measure your cans circumference, this is the measurement around the can, add about a 1/2 inch for overlap. Then measure the height of the can. Take these measurements and transfer them to your 'label' paper for your new can. Mine were 4.5"h x 11"l
Cut out and glue 'label' on your can.
Finished! |
Sit back and admire your lovely candy can and think of how deceptive your gift will be and how grateful the recipient will be.
A really cute idea. -Sunny
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