Thursday, November 18, 2010

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift...

Looking for a Hostess gift for Thanksgiving?

This also makes a wonderful Christmas gift...

This easy project makes a wonderful gift
and you may also want to make one for yourself.
This can add a lot of punch to your front door decorations....


The supply list is simple.
  • Two large soup cans 18oz. cleaned and rinsed.
  • Assorted sizes of ribbon
  • Four large buttons
  • Silk fall flowers
  • One Block of Styrofoam 

Easy Instructions

1.  Hot glue assorted ribbons around center, top and bottom of can.

2.  Cut Styrofoam and insert into cans.

3.  Insert a small silk floral bush into Styrofoam.
(or arrange individual flowers into can)

4.  Cut two lengths of 2" ribbon, 42" and 28" inches. 
(You will use this to hang the cans from the door knob)

5. Hot glue one end of the 42" ribbon to the can 1" from the top edge.  Glue the opposite end of the ribbon to the opposite side of the can 1" from the top edge.

6.  Repeat step 5 using 28" ribbon on the second can.

7.  Glue the buttons on top of the ribbon where it was where it was glued to the can.


Using different ribbons and flowers will change the look...



Looking for some quick Christmas gifts for a teacher,
 hairdresser or hostess gift? 

 Take a look at these door cans...



Next spring
 think about making some pretty cans for your front door.


Crafting a one of a kind item dosen't have to take a lot of time or be expensive.  Just follow these simple instructions and you will have a gift  for the holiday season.

I'll be linking up to these sites....
Handmade Holiday Hooplah


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19 comments:

  1. From the Old InkWellNovember 18, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    OMG! These are adorable!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    They're so beautiful and unique. What a treasure. If you have a chance,please link these to my Boardwalk Bragfest next Tuesday. I know everyone would love to see them.

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 18, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    I remember your making these, Sherry! I may try these for Christmas this year. I always see such pretty ribbons, but don't always know how to use them in projects. This would be a great way!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Love, Love, Love, these! Great job and what a good idea.

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  5. Blue Ridge Altered ArtNovember 18, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    They are great. I love the way you have done them up for all the seasons. Endless possibilites. ~~Sherry~~

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  6. AndreaNovember 18, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    YESSS! I have literally been PRAYING that you would share how you made these with all of us!! This just made my day!! Off to the dollar store to buy some floral stems and then.... canned soup for dinner! Perfect!!

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  7. Erin @ In Between LaundryNovember 18, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    cute idea! I love trash-to-treasure projects!! Erin @ inbetweenlaundry.blogspot.com

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  8. Prairie ScrapsNovember 18, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    What a great idea! I would love you to share this on my link party for homemade Christmas gifts - Saving Christmas. http://spartasavings.blogspot.com/2010/11/saving-christmas-week-4.html

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  9. Decor To AdoreNovember 19, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    What a beautiful fall filled vignette. Keep up the lovely work! Happy Thanksgiving!

    I hope you'll stop by and enter my giveaway.

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  10. SueannNovember 19, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    I am still in love with my spring cans!! Ha! Love these new fall and Christmas ones. They are beautiful!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  11. Beth AdamsNovember 19, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    All of these are adorable! Who would have thought soup cans could look so sophisticated? Oh...you did! Bravo. Would love to have you link this post on Wiccan Make Some Too's Wickedly Crafty Saturdays.
    http://wiccanmakesometoo.blogspot.com/2010/11/wickedly-crafty-saturdays.html

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  12. Krista@RustikChicNovember 19, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Such a great idea and they look beatuiful! Fun for each time of year as well. LOVE!

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  13. UnknownNovember 19, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    so cute!! my mom would love these! might make her some for christmas! great ideas! i'll be following you from now on. lol.

    Kelsey S. at Scrappy ideas
    http://kelseysscraps.blogspot.com/2010/11/scraps-to-straps.html

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  14. Things Sent My WayNovember 20, 2010 at 2:06 AM

    Autumn colors are my favorite, but they all are so pretty!

    Following you and I hope you can follow me back. I've got a giveaway linky that's open all weekend and seven giveaways of my own at www.thingssentmyway.com.

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  15. Valencia Jones-EdwardsNovember 20, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    After successfully creating your spring door cans. I decided to create a pair for each season. I see you're already ahead of me...lol This was such a wonderful and simple idea!!!

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  16. April MausNovember 21, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    Sherry, I LOVE the door cans! I am coming to your Open House, and bringing my mom and mother-in-love too...so excited to see your beautiful creations!

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  17. Debra HowardNovember 21, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Those are so cute! Great idea and the best part is that I can use all those little left overs I always have from my bigger floral projects.
    Debbie

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  18. JessDecember 16, 2010 at 7:43 PM

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Thanks so much for stopping by to read my blog! I love to hear from you...Sherry