TLC216 Metal Stamping {4/13/09}

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Hi everyone, and welcome to another Try a New Technique -Technique Lover's Challenge. I hope that you either saved a soda pop can or have one you can drink so that you will be able to join me in today's challenge. Today's suggested challenge comes from squirrellyshirley and krischir. krischir has some great creations using pop cans and punches which you can see HERE.

I also found THIS project by Ruthie Williams, which is what I patterned my sample card after to today. I though - how fun, and using supplies that most of us should have around the house. So you say you don't drink cola? No worries, because I'd be willing to bet that someone in your neighborhood does ... just ask them for an empty can.

What you will need for today's technique:
Soda can, empty and rinsed
Scissors (I used my SU! rubber cutting shears...not sure if it hurt them, but the blades looked tough, so I think I'm ok)
Stazon Ink
and of course cardstock and other normal supplies to complete a card of your choice

First, going in through the opening in the top of the can, cut down toward the side so that you will be able to get your scissors in and cut the top off of the can. Then, cut down one side and cut off the bottom as well. I was really surprised how thin they are making soda cans now day, and had a concern that the metal would be sharp, but it wasn't. No fingers were harmed in the creation of these instructions.

I then flattened the sheet out as much as possible without crinkling it. The sheet tends to remain in it's curved shape even after cutting, so I chose the flattest section on which to stamp my image using Stazon Ink (or any other brand suitable for stamping on nonporous surfaces). I heat set my image, but be careful as the metal will heat up from using a heat gun. You could also just let the ink dry for a while...but you know how impatient I am. After cooling, I then cut out the image and embellished at will.

I used several glue dots to attach my metal to my card, although I'm sure a glue suitable for metal would work just as well...I was just impatient and wanted instant results. To add color to your image, you can use any color medium that will adhere to a non-porous surface.

So there you have it. I'm sure you creative ladies will find all sorts of wonderful images or punches to create a little not-so-heavy-metal. Smaller images would make great charms, or experiment with some alcohol inks for unique backgrounds, but above all have fun in your creative process.

I look forward to seeing all your creations!
As always, I am in search of suggestions for techniques for future TLCs! Please PM with suggestions and a link to the directions and/or a sample if you can. Thanks!

To view my sample card, CLICK HERE

To view the gallery of cards using this technique, CLICK HERE

REMEMBER to add TLC216 (no spaces) as a keyword for your uploads using this technique.

HINT FOR NEXT WEEK - You'll need some Gesso - which is a primer of sorts which can be found at Michaels or any art supply store. In my crafting I use gesso to prime chipboard before stamping or adding other paints to it.

[GardenDiva]

Morning..........well that is certainly interesting. When you teased us with the can thing last week I pictured using the round bottom to stamp with...........wow........what did I know !!!
Will have to give this a try !
Tina

[NANCYRUTH]

thanks Lynn!!! I will give this a try!!

[eured99]

Oh my, Lynn! Today is certainly a challenge, at least for me! Let me see if I can do this! Hey, thanks for scouting out all these great challenges for us!

[Emma F]

I need to see who I can steal a can from! Good job schools are back today so I can ask around at the bus-stop!

[lacyquilter]

Fun. I just did this for a WT a couple weeks ago. Even the spellbinders dies work. Thanks, Lynn.

[DawnL]

thanks Lynn... yup, remember Melodie's....hmmmm, maybe there's a can along the road

[Etha]

This sounds very interesting But no soda can's in this house LOL.... and we live rather rural, so I don't really know of any neighbors, hehe. Maybe I can find a can in the trash somewhere!

[eured99]

Oh my, here is mine, Lynn....I cased myself on this one....LOL

I hope you like it....

TLC216 Polka Dot Punches For a Friend eured99 by eured99 at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for looking!

[Wendy G]

Awesome Technique Find Lynn! I can't wait to try this!

[Toy]

Good one, Lynn We don't do pop around here, so I will have to see what I can dig up, after I run the boys to school. I'd love to play along

[n5stamper]

Here is my POP BUTTERFLY FLOWER POT CARD.

[debhorst]

here is my card for today's metal challenge:

Heartfelt--TLC216 by debhorst at Splitcoaststampers

I punched my butterflies out of a Coke can.

[bensarmom]

Great challenge Lynn! As an added bonus, the cans actually sharpen your punches!
Check this out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-oTcgQYSfg

[Angelnorth]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn in St. Louis

I then flattened the sheet out as much as possible without crinkling it. The sheet tends to remain in it's curved shape even after cutting, so I chose the flattest section on which to stamp my image

You can iron your soda can metal to make it flatter - there's a video tutorial on Michael Strong's web site here that shows you exactly how (as well as it being a good visual for the way you describe to cut up the can, Lynn). HTH somebody!

[NANCYRUTH]

thanks Lynn I used the inside of a tissue box! TLC216, Fuchsia, Nancyruth by NANCYRUTH at Splitcoaststampers

[Stamps'nCoffee]

Yet another FABULOUS idea, Lynn!!! This is great...I hope I get a chance to try it today!!!

[GardenDiva]

TLC216 When Morning Gilds the Skies by GardenDiva at Splitcoaststampers

Lynn....here it is. Unusual but it worked. I might try it again.........

Thanks
Tina

[Emma F]

Thank goodness, I found a can on the side of the road on the way to the school bus stop this morning! Here's my

Tin Butterfly

[krischir]

Thanks, Lynn for using this technique! I am anxious to see what everyone comes up with!!

Here is my first card stamping on the can:
Kokopelli Card

And here is my second card punching/embossing the can:
Ladybug & Butterflies

I still have some extra punched pieces, so I will have another card soon...

TFL!!

[markie's mom]

Wow!!! I had to drink 3 Diet Cokes for this card! LOL! Seriously, I did drink them, and then thought about the fact that I could have just poured the DC in a pitcher...DUH!!!!!!!

Here is my CAFFIENE OVERLOAD submission!

[Cook22]

Didn't manage to beg, borrow or steel a can, but I know I've seen Angelnorth use the metal from the tubes we buy tomato paste in - so as I am almost at the end of a tube, I'll see what I can do...friends coming for dinner so time is short today, though.

[krischir]

This is my third... used up some extra ladybugs I had punched.

CAS Ladybug Card

TFL!!

[stampinupconsultan]

we don't drink soda so no challenge for me today.. :(

[Toy]

Tough one, Lynn, but I managed to eek something out. I do love the way the metal cuts and embosses with the Wizard.

Here is mine:

~ A Wish ~

TFL~

[Amanda_Sewell]

Cool challenge, but I am scared I would cut myself LMBO!

[Wendybell]

Here's mine, Lynn! Fun idea! (I had to pull out my embossing heat tool, too, 'cause I was tired of waiting for the Stickles to dry!)

Roses for You

[marilynprestonn]

I used a sprite can this morning. I was so happy to see how easy peasy this was this morning Lynn, thanks alot for sharing those sweet stampers idea. Loved it.

Sprite lexicon


Thanks for looking and enjoy ladies.

[gm2785]

What a challenge this was. To early to have to think hard haven't had my pot of coffee yet. But this is what I came up with TLC216 by gm2785 at Splitcoaststampers
Thanks for looking. Gloria

[okstamper]

WOW! Another interesting technique. I just woke up from a long nap, trying to play catch up on my sleep. I'll see what I can come up with because I don't drink soda. But my dh does, so I'll either go look in the recycle bin or waste one. Thanks!

[Stamps'nCoffee]

This was very cool...will definitely be using pop cans again!!

TLC216 Happy Birthday Old Fart! by Stamps'nCoffee at Splitcoaststampers

[Wendy G]

Here's my card... I combined it with CAS10

TLC216, CAS10, Embossed Metal by Wendy G at Splitcoaststampers

[APandi]

This was much easier than I first thought it would be. Thanks for the motivation, Lynn.
Here is my card.
TLC216 Encouraging stars by APandi at Splitcoaststampers

[jfm813]

I made 2 cards for this technique:

Metal Flowers

Metal Butterfly Trust

[sleepyinseattle]

Thanks, Lynn!! I had fun with this one:
TLC216 Metal Floral by sleepyinseattle at Splitcoaststampers
Joanne

[imastampin]

I've used pop cans before, so it took me a few minutes to figure out what I wanted to do for this challenge.

Here you go!

[jandjccc]

Metal stamping.....What fun. Will have to try this again.

TLC216 Real Life by jandjccc at Splitcoaststampers

[krischir]

This is my FOURTH and LAST one today!!

Butterfly Wishes

TFL!!

[stamper-c]

here's mine...thanks for looking...

TLC216 - First Communion by stamper-c at Splitcoaststampers

[qvande]

I really liked working with the pop can, very easy. Here is my card: Belated Birthday by qvande at Splitcoaststampers