Transform a metal peanut can in to an attractive Mothers Day gift by simply recycling. Not only will you be giving a new life to what would normally be a "throw away" can once the peanuts are done, you will also be creating a compact and fun storage gift giving idea for just peanuts.
A peanut can is the perfect size to store small gift items in. What I love about recycling the peanut can is the beauty of what the can looks like once the wrapper is removed. What I am referring to is the shimmering metallic finish on the outside and inside of the can (no need to gift wrap). Secondly, it comes with a removable clear plastic lid that will serve another purpose in this project. Supplies you will need:
1 Metal peanut can For this project I chose a small peanut can
1 Small piece of felt I chose a pink color
1 Ceramic wine bottle stopper with a cork base I chose one in sage green and white that has a grape design painted on the top that I purchased at Michael's craft store for $1.00
1 gift tag I chose a pink and white pot a dot one to add contrast.
1 package of decorative self adhesive backed rhinestones I chose sage green.
Adhesive glue stick
Dishwashing soap
Black fine point writing pen
Utility Knife
Craft scissors
Step1 Remove outside wrapper from peanut can and thoroughly wash the inside of the can using dishwashing soap. Dry can and set aside.
Step 2- Take your plastic lid and set it on top of your felt. Using a writing pen trace around the base of lid creating a circle. Next, take your craft scissors and cut out the circle, repeating the step to cut out a second circle, but this time you will also be cutting out a smaller circle by tracing around the bottle stopper. Once the circles are cut out, fold into quarters then cut along the edges to create a scalloped edge which will resemble a flower. An alternative would be to use craft scissors that have a built in scalloped edge.
Step 3 Take your ceramic wine bottle stopper and position it on to the top middle section of your plastic lid. Next, using a pen draw a circle around the cork base. Set bottle stopper aside and using your utility knife carefully cut out the traced circle from your plastic lid. Note: Be sure to cut the circle just a little bit smaller than what you traced. This is so the wine bottle stopper will fit nicely without falling through the lid opening. Then, pull cork base through the center opening of the felt circles allowing only the ceramic part of the bottle opener to show by pulling the top felt piece up, creating a flower (see below for photos). You are now ready to attach your lid back on to the metal can.
Step 4 Apply adhesive glue to the back of one of your cut out felt circles and apply it to the top of the plastic container. Repeat the same step to your second felt circle and apply it to the top of the first piece of felt.
Step 5 Using your fine point pen, address the gift tag writing the words " Happy Mothers Day". Next, apply adhesive glue stick to the back of the gift tag and apply to the section of the can where the previous glue was applied to the original paper wrapper. Very important to hold gift tag until adhesive sticks to metal container approx. 1-2 minutes on each side. If gift tag starts to come off, apply more adhesive and hold f irmly in place until gift tag is secure.
Step 6 Apply decorative adhesive backed rhinestone around the container to add sparkle. Finally remove plastic lid and fill your new Mothers Day gift crafts with mom's favorite gift items. Be sure to check out my upcoming Snowflake Silver Metallic Christmas Peanut Can.
Linda Johnson is an experienced crafter and interior/exterior decorating specialist, sharing her passion by helping friends, family, and clients solve their decorating and craft needs, and is currently the publisher of http://www.showcasetoideas.com, where everyone is invited to show off their own wonderful creations, and find a wealth of craft ideas and decorating projects. Linda's education and practical decorating experience laid the framework for putting together an evergrowing library of how-to articles, video tutorials, and supply resources, while enabling viewers to share her passion by showing off their projects as well at http://www.showcasetoideas.com.
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