Crafting on a Budget
Posted on 22 October 2008 by Fiona Haigh-Gannon
We’ll bring you a project you can create with everyday items you would probably not have looked at twice as you throw it in the bin. This time, Fiona Haigh-Gannon shows you how to transform an empty drinking chocolate container into a handy storage holder for your pens.
Choose the tub you want to alter and measure it.
Cut two strips of paper to fit and use Mod Podge or double sided sticky tape to adhere the paper strips to the tub.
TOP TIP
If using Mod Podge, use a tissue to smooth out the air bubbles once you’ve stuck the paper to the tin!
Apply ribbon adhesive or double sided sticky tape to some co-ordinating ribbon.
Wrap the ribbon around the middle of the tub to cover the join between the two papers.Use Die Cut letters or letter stickers to create a title or message on the front of the tub.Decorate around the edge of the ribbon with flowers.
Add a small button or gem to the centre of each flower.
Add your pens or treats!
Tags | alpha, Alphabets, buttons, card, die cut, double-side, Fiona Haigh-Ga, letters, mod podge, paper, PVA glue, ribbon, tin
October 23rd, 2008 at 6:15 pm
What a brilliant idea - I love to re-use things and make them into useful useable creations.
:) Well done Fe I love this - very inspirational. 
xxDebbiexx
October 27th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Certainly is very handy. Fe has also used an empty carton for a ribbon store, punching holes around the top edge with her Cropodile, for the ribbons to be threaded through.
Brilliant ideas and from the instructions above, looks very easy to make.
Thanks Fe
Mum… aka Biker Chick Dee