Altered Pop Top Can

Alter a pop top can container and fill it with goodies. It makes a great gift container for small gifts or candy.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Open the can AT THE BOTTOM with a safety can opener. Drain contents and wash container.

   

2. Step 2

   Apply Sticky Strip™ at the seam of the can.

   

3. Step 3

   Cut patterned paper tall enough to cover the area between the top and bottom of the tin, and long enough to wrap around the can, leaving a slight overlap.
   
   Adhere over the Sticky Strip™ and add more Sticky Strip™ to the end of the paper. Remove the red liner, then wrap the paper around the and adhere.

   

4. Step 4

   Measure the top of the can with a Coluzzle™ template. Only measure the metal area that is going to pop out when the can is opened.
   

   

5. Step 5

   Cut circle to fit.

   

6. Step 6

   Slide paper under the tab to get an idea of how much will need to be cut off.

   

7. Step 7

   Use your scissor to cut off a side of the circle. There is no set amount, but start with a little and keep trimming until it fits.

   

8. Step 8

   Using Sticky Strip™, adhere paper circle to the lid of the can.

   

9. Step 9

   Now, fill the can. Turn it upside down and add desired contents. If adding food items, put them in a baggie. This way, the glue used to close the container will not touch the food.
   

   

10. Step 10

    Apply a thin strip of Crystal Effects™ (or other STONG glue) all the way around the outer rim of the cut out bottom.

    

11. Step 11

    Press the bottom back on, wiping away excess glue with a tissue.
    
    Leave can upside down and weigh down a heavy object on top until the glue has dried for a few hours or overnight.
    
    When dry, embellish as desired!!
    

    

12. Step 12

    Finish decorating your can.

    

Variations

Use a can without the pop top.

Your Turn

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