I'm putting some things together for a small craft sale at work and thought these would be fun. Couldn't find the smaller snack sized cans - these are kind of a medium size. So easy to do! These have assorted candy in them - great timing - got lots of Halloween candy around! LOL!
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Paper: SU scrapbook papers from designer series Sassy and Tickles, Pink Passion, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: pop-top fruit cans, flower punch and small gems, square brown embellishment, coordinating ribbons, Crystal Effects (to "glue" bottom back on)
These look Fab! I made some & couldn't decide the best way to attach the tags! I love how you did yours. Is all your candy wrapped? I wanted to put candy corn & peanut mix in but felt a little funny about putting it in "raw". I thought putting it in a bag & then in the can was overkill, plus not a lot of room in the little cans to do this. I've decided I will just put them in the day before I give them away to prevent staleness. Does anyone else have a thought on this?
Registered: February 19, 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2675
Mon, Nov 01, 2004 @ 7:05 AM
Yes, all the candy I used was wrapped. I would think unwrapped candy would be fine, though, since the cans come with food in them. I rinsed and dried the cans well before using them. I also think these are great for all kinds of small gifts. And I'm planning on using this idea for other gifts, too. Even if I need larger cans that don't have a pop-top - the person will just have to find a can opener to get into their present!!
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Registered: August 27, 2004 Location: home of the stamping viking goddess Posts: 40462
Mon, Nov 01, 2004 @ 9:12 AM
these are definitely on my list of things to make as christmas gifts. I am going to use the pop open soup cans though for a little bit bigger gift. These look awesome, I love the paper.
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Registered: February 19, 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2675
Mon, Nov 01, 2004 @ 11:58 AM
Yes - you need the kind of can opener that doesn't leave a sharp edge. It also separates the lid/bottom from the can in a way that leaves a rim that you put glue/crystal effects on to attach it back to the can. My understanding is that Pampered Chef has them, but I picked mine up years ago at Walmart or Target (can't remember which). Be careful - these can be addicting!!
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Registered: February 19, 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2675
Mon, Nov 01, 2004 @ 6:02 PM
qcbetty - you don't get the cans already empty. You buy them at the grocery store, open from the BOTTOM, dump out the contents (I got fruit that I'd eat!), wash them out, decorate, put your goodies in, then put the BOTTOM back on with glue or crystal effects. Hope that makes sense if anyone was still confused about these.
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Registered: February 19, 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2675
Fri, Nov 05, 2004 @ 2:55 PM
Pretty much what I've posted here covers how to do these. If you read up through the comments on this post, I think most of your questions will be answered. If not, PM me and I'll do my best to help. They really are easy!
------------------------------ Dana You can never have too many stamping toys.
Registered: December 15, 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 2
Wed, Dec 15, 2004 @ 10:06 PM
I LOVE this idea and have started trying it myself! What a fun and interactive way to surprise someone. I find the sticky strip to be extremely helpful in adhering cardstock to the can.