Celebratory Surprises
(Or changing Ring Pull cans into
present containers)
I first saw this idea demonstrated by a local friend of mine Felicity, & have adapted my cans accordingly.
Step one
Collect any sized can, BUT it has to have a ring pull at one end. Choose fruit or vegetable cans, as fish (tuna) will probably keep their smell.
I choose 2 sized cans of corn kernels, & also some condensed milk.
(So with the heap of corn I made a big batch of Corn Relish.)
Step two
Using a can opener, take off the other end of the can (not the Ring Pull end), & rinse & dry completely including the end that was taken off.
If you have a pet, do check that all is OK with them…my cat Bob came & sat on the dining table that I was using for this tutorial…& he is never allowed to sit there & has never done before! Quality control I think it is!!
He is seen in a number of photos - not camera shy my lovely lad!
Step three
Fill your Celebratory Surprise Can with –
Lollies (wrapped),
Chocolates (wrapped)
Clothing
Jewellery
Gift Vouchers
Anything that can fit into the sized can you have chosen. I choose lollies & chocolates for some of mine, because I know they will be opened soon.
Chocolates
Beer holder & a packet of Cow Seeds – to grow your own herd!! For Bernard.
Little pressies – jewellery, nailpolish & headband for Hayley.
Step four
Carefully attach the end with sticky tape. My can opener leaves quite a sharp cut edge, so I have covered that in tape before adhering on with more tape.
Step five
Cover tin with selected papers – just measure & fit to size. I have used double sided tape, with 3 long pieces & a piece on the overlapping edge too.
Step six
Then add ribbons, embellishments & tags – whatever you like.
Step seven
Then add ribbons, paper strips, any embellishments & tags, & voila a great present sitting under the tree for Fred or Bernard or Hayley!
FINISHED PRODUCTS
HOPE YOU HAVE A WHIRL AT MAKING THESE, & GIVE AWAY AS THE RECEIVER ALWAYS FINDS THEM FUN!
Cheers, Debi
super duper awesome ...... these are very special indeed .... thanks for all the inspiration throughout the year and a very happy xmas to you and your family .. big hugz x
ReplyDeleteI meant to add I adore your cat ... mwah xoxo
ReplyDeleteDeb, I was looking as hard as the Cat was, and I didn't see one with Kitty Munchies in it!!! Great idea. xx
ReplyDeleteWOW! These are fantastic Deb! What a clever girl you are :)
ReplyDeleteRobert!!!
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