PROJECT ONE:
Oh where to begin….here goes. I wanted to “alter” something for SRM stickers so I decided that I needed a pencil can for my markers. I didn’t have anything in the recycle bin so….I remembered how nice and fat this 28 oz. can of tomatoes is (see below). So I went to my pantry and emptied out my tomatoes so I could use the can!! I know it’s a little backwards but, I saved the tomatoes to use for dinner…at least I knew what was on the menu . The recipe is below.
May I introduce you to my new pencil can 🙂
You bet lots and lots of buttons. The best part is that I decided to use this for my colored pencils instead of the markers. This “can” holds 132 colored pencils …amazing! I couldn’t believe it myself so I had to count them !! I never thought they would all fit! Very happy about that 🙂
This is the left side view. I Adhered the buttons with glossy accents.
Love this paper from Pink Paisleecalled Hocus Pocus and you will love their blog too.
The fall stickers are available here.
My goal was to have a cute little scene that was elevated or pop-dotted on the front of the can. Here are all the pieces before wrapping the paper around the can. I used my Copic markers and added glossy accents to the carved face on the pumpkin, the paws, nose and tongue on the dog.
What I thought was a good idea presented some challenges. The paper crumpled when I bent it around the can and you can see all of the pop dots. The buttons hid all of the pop dots and gave the can more interest. I can put something over the pumpkin when the fall season is over. Good thing it’s always good to “count your blessings”.
Such a pretty can. The tomatoes inside are yummy and I think you will like the recipe.
THE RECIPE: QUICK MARINARA SAUCE
I got this recipe from a cooking class and once I made this I have never purchased another jar of sauce. Click on the recipe and you can download it and print it.
THE CARD:
I love this paper so I continued on with this card. The center panel is elevated.
SRM sticker “snow much fun” you can find here. Another one of my favorite Penny Black stamps.
PROJECT TWO:
I just had to do another project that would work out better than the few flaws in the other can. I sewed these four panels together BUT, in my haste I measured wrong. I had to search the house to find something to fit my paper!! I found an antique jar and wrapped the paper tight and taped the back. No crimples on this one.
Don’t you get sick on wondering whats for dinner? I DO and I thought this sentiment reflected that attitude!!
If you have any questions please send me an email.
Here is the sticker “What’s Cookin?”
I’ll be back Wednesday with another biggie post for Penny Black. So sorry I haven’t stopped by any of your blogs. Right now I’m just floating above my commitments. Next week should be better. Have a good week and I hope you are enjoying some beautiful fall colors. Hugs, Kathy
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Oh wow Kathy I am totally impressed with both your projects. Boy is that one big can but so love how you have decorated them.
Pinky
Fabulous work Kathy – how did you ever find the time to cook dinner???? 😉 Jo x
My goodness! What fun projects, Kathy! Love when there’s lots and lots to see on your blog! Wonderful, fun stuff today! 🙂
Fabulous work, Kathy. You recipe sounds so good.
Fun post today, sista, filled with lots of goodies! Thanks for the inspiration!
Holy buckets, how cute are these projects? Seriously Kathy, WOWOW, I’m so in love with these buttons!!!! GREAT job!
Wow wow WOW Kathy! I must agree with Jo, how do you still find time to cook dinner with your hands all tied up with great projects like this????
I really LUURRVEEE the scene you created on the tomato can, and so clever for you to hide the foam with a bunch of cute buttons! I could go on and on but I’d probably end up as spam, LOL!
Have a great week!
Kathy I am amazed at your use of buttons, I can never seem to work well with them, but you have made them shine!!! lol. Love your can storage idea very pretty. Joey.xx
Those are great projects.
YOU TOTALLY ROCK. (message brought to you by your no. 1 fan! )
Wow! You are so amazing! These are all so fun and gorgeous! Love everything you create 🙂
Can you see my mouth hanging open in awe? Wow. That Snow Much Fun card is unbelievable — so unique! I never would have put those colors together and they are stunning.
Wow, love your projects, Kathy. I might have to CASE you on this & create a cute pen holder for my office. Thanks for the inspirations.
Fantastic projects Kathy, your pen holder is amazing, might have to have a go at that myself!!
Kathy, simply stunning creations, just amazing what you created with those papers and images. Too cute. Have a great week. Deirdre
loving your altered cans kathy and thanks for the recipe…must give it a try….hope you are soon out of the woods with all the crafty stuff….hugs kath xxx
Kathy, I love your projects…can you do a tutorial on shading/coloring with prismacolor pencils?
What darling alterable projects, love it Kathy! I’m the same, I sometimes will look for food items (Ha – think you already knew that), anyways, I would always feel bad about taking the food out before it was used, but oh well, we must craft! lol LOVE the clusters of buttons!
Kathy – wonderful projects. I love all the extras – buttons, frames, pop dots….. All your art makes me smile.
What amazing creations. Love all the buttons on your first tin and the wonderful little scene. Made me smile imaging you searching high and low for the right containers.
You’ve been very busy, Kathy! 🙂 Very Nice Projects! That recipe sounds yummy too 🙂
Such an awesome project, Kathy, & the recipe looks yummy!
Hope you have a great week! 🙂
Kathy I love comming to your blog. You do such interesting, gorgeous & amazing things. I have certainly missed visiting xoxoxoxo
Kathy – where do you find the time to do so much… these projects and the card are just awesome. Love what you do and how inspiring you are.
Totally awesome projects, Kath! Love the dimension on the very practical and useful cans and all that buttony goodness! And the card is quite adorable, too!
And thanks for sharing a yummy recipe! The tomatoes alone look so yummy–such a pretty can!
your work is always amazing, Kathy! i am in awe every time i visit. stunning projects, sista! thanks for the details! =)
What nice ideas ! Will certainly try it too but with a cat instead of the cute little dog.
thanks for the recipe too 🙂
Kathy, Great projects and thanks so much for the recipe. Looks yummy – can’t wait to try it out.
Waouh !! these cans are perfect and so gorgeous !!! your work is fabulous !
Hugs
Wow! I don’t know how you do it ALL! Amazing! I’m feeling the need to go search for a can now. 🙂 Totally inspiring.
Hi Kathy! Love these projects! So creative! And they look like so much fun! That is one big can of tomatoes! :> Did you cover them with anything to keep them from getting wet? Maybe mod podge?
Amazing projects Kathy! Love your can for your colored pencils! You’ve inspired me to make something this weekend! hugs!
LOVE the first can, so cute and the colours are perfect. Other projects are super as well.