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Distressed Tin Can


Hello Friends

I hope you are all well! It has been so long since I last blogged!

I wanted to show you my new project.

Some lovely home decor :)

I was going for a vintage shabby chic look.

 I made this with the new Unity SMAK kit Be You For You

I love everything about this kit!!

I especially LOVE the sentiment I used.


If you know me I love to upcycle things.

 This was an old bean can I was about to throw away.

 I saved it, cleaned it out and painted it white with acrylic paint.

 Once it dried I took a nail file and distressed it.

  Then I made a label to put on the front and put some lovely flowers inside. 

Here is a quick video of how I made it. 





I hope you are inspired to make your own :) 

Mandi xox




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Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 3, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    Mandi, your "bean can" upcycle is amazing! You've really inspired me to try and make something with my old cans. Your blog is lovely as well. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us at Word Art Wednesday! I can't wait to see more of your work. :)
    Blessings,
    Misty D
    DT

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  2. Karen LetchworthFebruary 5, 2017 at 9:43 PM

    This is awesome, Mandi! Thanks so much for sharing your artistic talents with us at Word Art Wednesday. It's such a blessing to have you play along with us. Please join us again soon.
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

    My personal blog - www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

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  3. GayatriFebruary 8, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for playing along Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. Gayatri xx

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