Love Quotes Can: Need a unique and inexpensive idea to make a huge impression? Giving your gift inside an altered paint can give that instant "wow" factor you were looking for.
YOU'LL NEED: (print the PDF directions here)
Basics:
Craft Paint Can
Decorative Paper
2 solid sheets that match your tissue paper color
Postcard or Love Letter type scrapbook paper
2 one inch strips to use for a border
Extra sheets in coordinating patterns for tag and lid Tissue Paper
Modge Podge
Ribbon
Love Quote Stickers
Desired adhesive for decorations
8 Glitter Pipe Cleaners
Extras:
Die Cut Outs, Stamps, Stickers
Tools We Used:
Cricut: Personal Cutting System
Fiskars Paper Crimper
Xyron 150: Create A Sticker
Xyron 900: Sticker Maker Cartridge
DIRECTIONS:
- Create a pattern out of card stock to use as a guide for cutting your paper to fit on the can. Trace and cut the pattern onto the solid color paper that matches your tissue paper. When it is cut and ready, apply one sheet at a time using the Modge Podge or other desired adhesive.
- Next cut the tissue paper into various shaped squares and apply them onto the can surface using the Modge Podge as a decoupage medium.
- Using your postcard or love letter style paper, cut out individual sections of the paper and apply to the middle of the can using the Modge Podge as a decoupage medium.
- Once dry, use a 1/2" wide ribbon for the top and bottom borders of the can. To affix to the can we made the ribbon into a sticker using our Xryon 150. Then use your selected border paper and affix directly above the bottom border ribbon. We also ran our border paper through the Fiskars Paper Crimper o giv it a textured effect.
- Now you can apply the various love quote stickers to your can in your desired pattern.
- Once this is completed, make two ribbon bows. Adhere one to the front of the can and save the other for the lid.
- For the lid, we used our Cricut machine (George and Basic Shapes cartridge) to cut out a 5" circle (with the shadow feature on). We repeated this step for two more circles, each smaller than the other. We ran the smallest circle through the Fiskars Paper Crimper. For the "Love" cutout, we used our Cricut machine and the All Mixed Up Cartridge. Now adhere the other ribbon bow to the lid. As an added effect we placed two pieces of pipe cleaner inside the unused ridge of the lid. We used the Xyron 900 to affix each layer and ultimately to the can lid.
- Use the remaining pieces of pipe cleaner on the handle. Wrap very tightly and use pliers (if needed) to crimp down the sharp edges. Once you've completely covered the handle, use the remaining ribbon to wrap around the handle, over the pipe cleaner. We also added a sticky back to the ribbon using our Xyron 150.
- The tag was made using our Cricut machine and the Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge. We ran some of the hearts through our Fiskars Paper Crimper for an added texture effect. You could create the same concept using cut outs or cutting your own hearts and using a hole punch.
Sources: For easy duplication, we used Valentine's Day paper packs we found in Wal-mart's Valentine's Day section. The ribbon was also found at Wal-mart. Our paint cans were found at a local craft store.
WHAT'S INSIDE?
What you put in your can is ultimately up to you! However, here are some suggested uses for this particular design:
- Love Letter Pail: If you've been doing a love note or letter project this can design would be perfect. Tuck each letter or love note insde an envelope and then bundle with a ribbon. Place tissue paper on the bottom of the can to cover it and then put in your love letter bundle. Cover with more tissue paper.
- Weekend Getaway Pail: Include everything you need for a romantic getaway! Candles, music, massage oils or lotions, bubble bath, etc.
- Valentine Pail for Him: Valentine theme boxer shorts, conversation hearts, CDs of your favorite songs, love letter, and his favorite candy or sweet.
- Valentine Pail for Her: Valentine theme sleepwear, CDs of love songs, romantic movie, love letter and her favorite chocolates.
