👶 What have I done with cans: 4 great ideas

Not A Woman's Business October 12, 2019

Sometimes the things we usually ship in the trash can be the basis for something useful. So do not hurry to say goodbye to the used packaging. Plastic bottles, boxes, Boxes and cans - all this can come in handy. Proof of this - the experience Svetlana Anisimova, which she shared with the editors HouseChief. Rate and you creativity of the author.

Hello everyone and good day! I, like any young mom, the house has accumulated quite a collection of cans of baby food. I can not say I like Plyushkin stored everything, but these banks are voluminous and comfortable cover - just a godsend for different crafts.

I decided not to throw them yet, and as it turned out, not in vain
I decided not to throw them yet, and as it turned out, not in vain

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  • 1 Stand for everything
  • 2 Cosmic Light of tin
  • 3 Piggy bank in a modern style
  • 4 Mosaic pots of banks

Stand for everything

Of tin and glass jars can even do a lot of useful things. And first of all - for the storage tank. Internet is full of pictures with a variety of options: the banks adorn Decoupage, Painting, mosaic, Stained and used for loose products or household detail. So the first thing I thought that I needed a container for storage of cosmetic brushes and pencils.

For this work I took a jar image for decoupage and a pretty ribbon, which has retained from the presented bouquet
For this work I took a jar image for decoupage and a pretty ribbon, which has retained from the presented bouquet

First of all, I want to say that I have at home a whole collection of nail polishes. So usually happens: buy some a couple of times popolzueshsya, and then you go for a new one. But I do not throw away, they often go to the cause, as in this time around.

I varnished jar, using a piece of sponge
I varnished jar, using a piece of sponge
When the paint is dry, use PVA glue for sticking pictures
When the paint is dry, use PVA glue for sticking pictures
It is important to carefully press the pattern over the entire surface, so that it is completely cracked, leaving no bubbles
It is important to carefully press the pattern over the entire surface, so that it is completely cracked, leaving no bubbles
When a pattern is glued and completely dry, I covered the jar with acrylic varnish
When a pattern is glued and completely dry, I covered the jar with acrylic varnish
The final touch - on the edge of the ribbon, it will complete the composition
The final touch - on the edge of the ribbon, it will complete the composition
This stand organically fit into my little table for cosmetics
This stand organically fit into my little table for cosmetics

Cosmic Light of tin

My elder son is 7 years old. He simply raves cosmic history. All his favorite books - about the adventures in space, and favorite movie - "Star Wars". So my second idea was connected with it. I decided to make lamp with the stars.

I took as a basis all the same tin of baby food
I took as a basis all the same tin of baby food
Before the start of the main work, I covered it with primer
Before the start of the main work, I covered it with primer
Sketched pencil drawing of the future: the planets and nebula
Sketched pencil drawing of the future: the planets and nebula
For further work it took me a small nail and hammer normal
For further work it took me a small nail and hammer normal
The technique is very simple - you need to make as many holes in the surface of the can, piercing her nail
The technique is very simple - you need to make as many holes in the surface of the can, piercing her nail
The banks have thin walls, so she hesitated in the process, but it's not so bad. But now just seen, it is handmade
The banks have thin walls, so she hesitated in the process, but it's not so bad. But now just seen, it is handmade
The next stage - a complete work. I used to draw all the same nail polishes and acrylic paints. A drawing and a brush and sponge. When everything is dry - covered with acrylic varnish
The next stage - a complete work. I used to draw all the same nail polishes and acrylic paints. A drawing and a brush and sponge. When everything is dry - covered with acrylic varnish
Making light work, you can use a lamp, but I decided to use scented candles
Making light work, you can use a lamp, but I decided to use scented candles
Needless to say that the little boy was delighted. It is only important to remember that the tin is heated by candles, so that you can not touch her hands
Needless to say that the little boy was delighted. It is only important to remember that the tin is heated by candles, so that you can not touch her hands

Piggy bank in a modern style

My malyshnya decided to start a piggy bank for coins. They chose the box from the designer, and after a while I noticed that their passion for hoarding began to fade. I decided a little to support their aspirations, and again this helped me tin.

In his "magical" trunk I found a bunch of like these chains. Some remains of the old bags, some from jeans
In his "magical" trunk I found a bunch of like these chains. Some remains of the old bags, some from jeans
The cover of the banks that was plastic. In her with a knife, I did a slot for coins
The cover of the banks that was plastic. In her with a knife, I did a slot for coins
Glued to the can lid via "Crystal" transparent adhesive
Glued to the can lid via "Crystal" transparent adhesive
With this glue, I reeled and fasten the chain around the banks
With this glue, I reeled and fasten the chain around the banks
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To make the composition of integrity could only paint it from a container
Passion for hoarding children revived with renewed vigor. Moreover, kids sadly speculated that such a piggy bank can not be opened, because then it will have to break down, and my mother tried. I was very pleased to hear how they appreciate my work
Passion for hoarding children revived with renewed vigor. Moreover, kids sadly speculated that such a piggy bank can not be opened, because then it will have to break down, and my mother tried. I was very pleased to hear how they appreciate my work

Mosaic pots of banks

Another logical aspiration, which is in all owners of suburban areas - all of plant capacity plants. I confess, and I suffer from this obsession. I see the bank - and I think, no matter what flower stick into it. So cans of baby food, too, did not escape this fate. Here is an example of one such experience.

To implement it, it took me a bulk of the bank, the glue remnants of glass mosaic tile and grout
To implement it, it took me a bulk of the bank, the glue remnants of glass mosaic tile and grout

By the way, I want to share my confidence in the fact that the glue "Crystal" - the best for any craft. He dries quickly, leaves no residue and firmly holding all the details. I love.

It is this, I used glue for fixing the grid with mosaic
It is this, I used glue for fixing the grid with mosaic
You need to make the grid and press - mosaic grasped in seconds
You need to make the grid and press - mosaic grasped in seconds
The material I had in the residues, so we had to improvise
The material I had in the residues, so we had to improvise
When all the details were posted, I paid a grout. Pre powder should be diluted with water and applied squeegee better
When all the details were posted, I paid a grout. Pre powder should be diluted with water and applied squeegee better
I took off the excess grout with a damp cloth, and when everything is dry - rubbed with a dry cloth
I took off the excess grout with a damp cloth, and when everything is dry - rubbed with a dry cloth
While I use it as a vase, pots, but rather it will settle any houseplant
While I use it as a vase, pots, but rather it will settle any houseplant

I still have stock of cans and lots of ideas for their use. So I advise you not to rush and get rid of them.

Great ideas, Svetlana! Indeed, these jars can be very useful on the farm. We welcome your comments and new materials under the heading "not a woman's business."

Photo: Svetlana Anisimova

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