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