Help with Altered Paint Cans!

[cherylstamps]

:confused: I was so excited when I saw the tutorial, I ran out and got some paint cans. I got a great deal at ACE 1.29ea with lids and handles, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to correctly cut the holes for the handle part that sticks out!. Is there a template somewehere? Maybe I have the wrong kind of circle cutter--I have an old Fiskars circle cutter. I am not very good at the spatial relations stuff, so maybe it's me. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[STAMPINGODDESS]

I use my circle punch for this, can't remember which size. Also, I like to cut a piece of typing paper first to measure where the holes need to be, etc, "fit it" to the can and then use this as a pattern for my decorative paper. HTH

[GIL]

It is really tricky cutting out that circle on each side of the can. The cans used in the tutorial are smooth all the way around. That one did not have a handle. I generally use a small hole punch too. However, someone suggested cutting off an old paint can label and using that as your template. I thought that was a great idea. You did get a really good price b/c I usually pay around $4-$5 at Lowes or HomeDepot.

[rcmarroquin]

Here's a link to a website I go to when I need templates for stuff.
http://www.jersgirl.com/temps.html

The templates are close to the bottom of the page. Good Luck!

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Originally Posted by cherylstamps

:confused: I was so excited when I saw the tutorial, I ran out and got some paint cans. I got a great deal at ACE 1.29ea with lids and handles, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to correctly cut the holes for the handle part that sticks out!. Is there a template somewehere? Maybe I have the wrong kind of circle cutter--I have an old Fiskars circle cutter. I am not very good at the spatial relations stuff, so maybe it's me. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[cherylstamps]

Great Ideas! Thanks so much!

[resqbarbie]

try this thread...
Forums at Splitcoaststampers

[Consuelo]

Yeah, the paint can in the tutorial was made for crafting and it seems pretty obvious how to alter. A tutorial explaining how to get around the holes would have been much more useful.

[cherylstamps]

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Originally Posted by resqbarbie

try this thread...
Forums at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks so much! It worked.

[jmorris1024]

i'm so glad you posted this. I am hoping to make these for Mother's day for my mom and MIL. I thought I would put some handmade cards in them. I just saved the template and can't wait to make one!

[slackh]

I just wanted to tell everyone thanks for the download links. It helps alot to see a couple of different ways to make the paint can. I made some for my kids for Easter. But I just winged it. They turned out good, but next time, I am sure that I will do so much better. So thanks!
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