Craft Tip For Today

Hello!

Today I want to share an easy, fun way to organize all your small household stuff.I love to save tin cans, jars, the oatmeal container, (you get the picture) and repurpose them. First, I wash and dry the container. I have aquired quite a bit of scrapbooking paper so I love to use it to cover the can or jar. I pick patterns that will fit in with the room's decor. Some of the papers I have make these containers look like an item I bought at a trendy store. I then lay the can or jar on it's side on the paper, and measure by putting the paper around the can.On alot of cans, there is a metal lip on the top and bottom which gives you a good guideline of how wide to cut your paper. Mark your paper for your width and height with a pencil or pen on the wrong side of the paper. You can either glue your paper to the can or use scotch tape to adhere it.Then, if you want, you can embellish your container with anything that might go with your room, such as ribbon, buttons, bottle caps, or stamped words. The same instructions apply if your container is a jar.But the difference is with a jar you usually have a lid. If the lid doesn't match your color scheme, you can spray paint it a matching color.I have made many different colors and sizes of cans, jars, and oatmeal containers for my home. I especially like them in my craft room, because I have so many small items that need to be organized.I also love the idea of taking something bound for the trash heap, and using it to create something beautiful and functional.This idea can also be used to create your "basket" for any gift you give to someone.It certainly would add a custom look to your gift giving. Have fun with this idea. I know I have!