Tin Can Caddy #2 :: Tutorial

I am so in love with the first tin can caddy that I made ... way back when ... that I just had to make another. 

When I first started out making this one, I thought I would use papers, old maps, new maps, ledger paper, and subway diagrams, but then reality set in. Paper and Mod Podge don't like wavy, bumping outer can surfaces and I ended up with a puckering mess. So I ditched that idea and went back to the original technique that I know works like a charm.

You gotta try this. And on a Lazy Susann, it dosen't get any better. Oh, and yes, again I tried putting the cans at different heights and while it looks super cute and all, I'm a practical gal and really like that space on the Lazy Susan under the cans.

Here's What I Did:

• Gather a variety of cans in different sizes, one being a large coffee can.
• Cover the cans with fabric panels using Matte Mod Podge. 

• Punch holes in the small cans and in the coffee can, using an awl and a hammer.

• Then load it up with all your crafting supplies.
• Don't forget the Lazy Susan ... such a great idea those Lazy Susan's are!

Here's the original Tin Can Caddy with an even better tutorial, and here a link to a Lazy Susan! ... Enjoy!

 

Comments

[Helena]

Wow, it's beautiful, Cynthia!

[Doreen]

Hi Cynthia,

I just found your creative blog full of wonderful ideas from the SCC blog. I love your tin can caddy!

I created a tin can organizer also. I hope you'll come by for a visit at http://altered-artworks.blogspot.com/2011/04/tin-can-alley.html

[Lupe Vasquez]

Absolutely love this idea..can't wait to try this..I have coffee cups and jars all over the house filled with these items. Plan on combining all those item into one go to spot. Thank you for this great idea!

[ELIANE DIVINA]

PARABÉNS MUITO ÚTIL ,PRATICO.
PRECISO FAZER UMAS LEMBRANCINHAS DE POTE DE PLASTICO MAS NÃO ESTOU CONSEGUINDO RETIRAR A COLA COMO EU FAÇO??
E VC PODE POR FAVOR ME MANDAR IDEIAS PRA LEMBRANCINHAS PARA DIA DAS MÃES ,PAIS,E CRIANÇAS??
AGUARDO.
ABRAÇO
ELIANE
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[Medarda Siso Rodriguez]

He visto esa idea varias veces, pensaba que los potes estaban pegados con soldadura, pero observando las fotos me di cuenta que están unidos con alambres. Me gusta esa idea

[Medarda Siso Rodriguez]

Me disculpan, les escribí en español ya que es mi idioma de origen, el mismo fue transcrito equivocadamente, puesto que allí hay palabras no utilizadas por mí, revisen las palabras que siguen cuando menciono que pensé que los potes estaban soldados. No me agrada que pongan en mis escritos palabras que yo no he escrito.Muchas gracias por su atención y les agradezco me retiren de la suscripción

[Harvestmom]

I really like yoiur caddy idea. Where can I find/buy a Lazy Susan ?

Thanks,
Harvestmom