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Emily Giovanni is a stay at home mom to 3 little boys, wife, and SU! demonstrator in Arlington, TX.

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Altered Paint Cans

by Emily Giovanni

Perfect gift packaging every time.


Supplies

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Paint can

Patterned paper

Sticky Strip or other double-sided, extra-tacky tape

Coluzzle®, other cutting system, or circle punch

Ribbon, flowers, embellishments (Optional)


Step By Step

Step 10

Step 1.
Cut patterned paper to the fit the paint can.

Depending on the size of your can, two strips may be needed to cover the entire surface.


Step 11

Step 2.
Apply sticky tape to all edges of paper's reverse side.


Step 12

Step 3.
Remove liner from adhesive and apply to can, lining up the paper's edge with the top of the can. Remove adhesive liner as the paper is wrapped around the can.

If two strips were needed to go around can, do the same with the second strip.


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Step 4.
Apply sticky tape to paper for bottom of can. Line up this strip where the first seam was. Wrap paper around the can, lining the edge up with the bottom edge of the can.

If two strips were needed to go around can, do the same with the second strip.


Step 12

Step 5.
Cover the middle seam with ribbon or other embellishments. Adhere with sticky tape or glue dots to ensure embellishments will not pop off.


Step 12

Step 6.
Complete can. For this small lid, a Marvy Uchida™ Giga Scalloped Circle was adhered with sticky tape. This can was finished with a L'il Davis® chipboard letter on dimensionals.


Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Altered Paint Cans. Try this project, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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