Altered Aluminum Cans/Photo Display

Hello all!  I am Super Excited to be a part of the new 'Fab Four' design team at Scrapyland! I have created a unique photo display - made out of aluminum cans! The photos can be changed over and over, I applied a small glue dot to the back just to keep it sturdy.  I love to alter items and this was no different. Here is a brief walk through of how I constructed this project.  **Caution photo overload** :)

  I first painted some clean aluminum cans with black spray paint. In a previous life - they were cans of corn :)


  I decided to use Teresa Collins Memories 6x6 paper pad to cover the outside of the cans. I also chose a Martha Stewart punch to add some detail to the perimeter.




   I chose to use the Cheery Lynn Designs - French Pastry Doily die as my base for the front of the photo display with the paper collection.




I added some white seam binding, chipboard elements from the same collection and a cute handmade charm to both cans.






 I made some wire holders to plug into the top. I curled wire around itself and voila! I use more paper from the collection and chipboard as a base for the cans.



 I created a makeshift topper, using a plain circle die cut. Finally, I added some black lace from my stash around the edges and a paper flower to each can. For a final touch, I added some pearl trim.



To add something fun and quirky, I made some rosettes using Tim Holtz rosette die. This die makes this process so much faster!



  Last but not least I added some funny picture memories of my family!




Don't cha' just love pictures and recycling?! I do! (obviously) So, that's all for me guys. Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out Scrapyland for amazing deals! Try this project at home - I'm sure you'll LOVE it ;)

Scrappy Hugs,

 Tmika



 

 











13 comments:

  1. What a GREAT idea and these look amazing! Love it! Love the colors. *hugs*

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  2. Such a Great idea!!! Love how this turned out. The doily die is a must have and love the pics! So cute

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  3. Very beautiful. Love the final result. Johanne L.

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  4. Awesome! I love these, thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. you are so creative, lady! love how you added the photos of your kids! you know you have some beautiful children! i'm partial to doilies and rosettes so you won me over with this project. great choice of papers.

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  6. very very cute how creative. love it

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  7. O! so simple, but such an interesting result! Thanks for the idea, Tmika :)

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  8. super cute. I need those for my desk.

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  9. Wow u made something beautiful out of old cans amazing

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  10. Great idea. Did you make the inside kind of like pin cushions. GREAT idea!! TFS

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  11. Girl you always keep me amazed! I love them!

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  12. I love this idea, your came out very nice

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