Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Beautify your desk

Feeling blah today as it is very murky and rainy outside. Yuck! These picked me up a bit.

Covered Tin Cans found in this month's Good Housekeeping

Their version:



My version:


These are SO EASY! You could use them to hold pens and pencils, sewing supplies, or as little flower vases for a decorative table. I haven't decided what I am going to use them for yet...probably put on our desk.

*** I thought it would be fun to do a giveaway. Especially since this little project took me about 20 minutes max. Enter to win your own set of paper covered cans by commenting on this post. Winner will be selected at random on April 23rd. (Sorry contributors, you can comment, but won't be entered) Can sizes my vary slightly. It depends on what I make for dinner in the next few days.
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11 comments:

  1. RenaeApril 9, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    Really cute--what did you use for paper--just scrapbook paper? I could do this with my kids.

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  2. LeslieApril 9, 2008 at 2:01 PM

    Yep. This paper is from Pebbles In My Pocket. But I have some pretty wrapping paper I am going to try. (black and white damask).

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  3. AnnetteApril 9, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    Now that's a craft I could do! I used to be really crafty but I'm not so much anymore. I think I might have Jenna help me make some of these for her bedroom to keep her organized. What kind of adhesive did you use? Did you know I used to work for Pebbles in my Pocket?! I was their Wholesale Manager and traveled around the country with the owner. Those were some good times!

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  4. JennieApril 9, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    Those are way cute!! I love looking at this blog...you guys are so crafty!! :)

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  5. RubyellenApril 9, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    Count me in please! Sorry didn't get to put the pattern up today, as so much went on, but I will soon...

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  6. jessApril 10, 2008 at 12:51 AM

    i'd like a personal lesson and can making date... you could consider it my graduation present. i graduate may 1st then i'll have time to actually visit!
    loves-

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  7. LeslieApril 10, 2008 at 9:22 AM

    Woohoo! Congrats Jess

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  8. ShaunaApril 10, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    I saw that idea too in GH & liked it...but of course I didn't do it.

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  9. Sue CahillApril 12, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    I made similar covered cans about 20 years ago and I'm still using them, I think I need a new set! Thanks for the chance.

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  10. RenaeApril 19, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    ADORABLE!!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!!!!

    L--

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  11. RachaelApril 21, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    I love these so much, I made some myself. Thanks for posting the cute, easy idea.

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