Each year, I usually find some now way to entertain myself, and that also works into holiday gift giving for friends. Last year I bought 30 Christmas ceramic loaf pans, and baked an assortment of breakfast breads to fill them.
This year, I went to Home Depot I bought 20 clean, empty gallon paint cans. I washed them again. I went to my scrapbook paper "file" and pulled out sheets of Christmas paper, made a simple pattern (two sheets of 12x12 paper, trimmed, with cutouts for the handle), and my circle cutter (or trace a lid) for the paint can lids. (Wrapping paper could also be used.) One can of spray adhesive, some old newspaper on the patio table, and I was in business.
Now for the fun part. DECORATING the cans. Since I scrapbook, I also had a supply of holiday decorations, trims and accents. I have tons of Christmas ribbons and trims, so I raided those as well. Last year's holiday cards, flat ornaments, or digital photos could also be used!
Here are a few of the finished cans:
PRETTY ones:
HOLLY ones:
SNOWY ones:
More tomorrow!
Comments (5)
Palma, you never cease to amaze. The cans are brilliant, clever gift packaging. I am in awe!
Posted by Barb Cabot | November 30, 2007 3:07 PM
Posted on November 30, 2007 15:07
WOW! Like Barb I am in awe as well.
These look amazing! You could sell them on eBay and that would pay for your next trip to Italy!
Posted by Jerry | December 1, 2007 4:33 AM
Posted on December 1, 2007 04:33
Palma has been dancing the can-can.
Barb & Jerry know what they're talking about!
Brilliant =D
Posted by sandi@ the whistlestop cafe | December 1, 2007 7:29 PM
Posted on December 1, 2007 19:29
Good idea, Jerry! I swear that you can buy just about anything on eBay, and Palma's amazing crafty things would make her an instant hit! Good job, Palma!
Posted by Nancy | December 1, 2007 8:32 PM
Posted on December 1, 2007 20:32
Sandi sent me here and I'm glad she did! WOW! You have done a great job with paint cans. What a creative way to package gifts.
Posted by Gigi | December 19, 2007 10:10 AM
Posted on December 19, 2007 10:10