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Smashed Can Basket for May Day

Enjoy making this easy little basket to carry flowers for May Day all from a plain ordinary recycled tin can.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Drying Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Yield: 1

Equipment

Materials

  • 1 Aluminum Can
  • Printed Napkin
  • Wire
  • White Craft Paint
  • Mod Podge
  • Wood Block

Instructions

  • Clean the can and remove both the top and bottom lids, the label, and any glue.
  • Use a nail to punch a hole at the top on the inside with a hammer.
  • Repeat on the other side.
  • Start squeezing the bottom of the can together with your hands.
  • Once you get close use a hammer on a safe surface or wood board to hammer the bottom edges together.
  • Paint the outside (inside too if you wish) with white craft paint.
  • Once the paint has dried brush on a layer of Mod Podge.
  • Separate the top printed layer of your printed paper napkin and arrange it on top of the Mod Podge.
  • Repeat on the other side.
  • Trim any excess and use a nail file to finish each edge.
  • Thread a wire on each side from the outside in.
  • Add some flowers with a wet paper towel fastened with a rubber band.
  • Hang your May basket on someone's front door to celebrate the holiday or save and use as you wish.

Notes

I ended up using one 15 oz can (beef broth) and a 28 oz can from a can of enchilada sauce. The stewed tomatoes had a different bottom that I could not remove.
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