November 27, 2009, Newsletter Issue #327: Easy Scrapbook Project

Tip of the Week

Who would have thought that scrapbooking and recycling could go together?  It is possible to create many "altered items" and make them into useful decorations with scrapbooking supplies.

Here are some directions for a soda can (aluminum can) basket.  This darling creation is the original idea of Yvette West a fellow scrapbooking consultant.

Soda Can Basket Instructions
 
Supplies you will need:
 
Serrated knife
Sharp scissors
Adhesive            
Paper Trimmer
Foil Tape (can be purchased at a hardware or home improvement store)
Scrapbooking paper (cardstock and/or patterned paper)
Stamps, stickers or die cut embellishments
Ribbon, brads, hole punch and any other desired scrapbooking embellishments and tools.
 
1.  Rinse out and dry the can before beginning. Cut the top of the aluminum can off just at the very top to create an opening.
 
2.  Cut scrapbook paper in a 3-inch strip long enough to wrap around the perimeter of the can.
 
3.  Use the scissors to cut 1/2 cuts down the top of the can (only cut down to where the scrapbook paper cover starts) and curl them down to create a border around the basket. Curl by wrapping them around a pen or pencil
 
4.  Punch two holes in the side of the cans to hold on the handle.
 
5. Cut  a 1-inch paper strip out of  a piece of cardstock that is 9-inches long.
 
6.  Fold the tin foil tape over the paper strip to make the handle.  Run the foil strip through the paper crimper.
 
7.  Attach the paper strip to the soda can basket for the handle.  Use brads to attach the handle.
 
8.  Embellish as desired.  Use paper and stamps to make tags or labels for your basket.
 
Come back for more project ideas.
 
Milenna Russell
Scrapbooking Editor
http://www.loveyourstamps.myctmh.com

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