8.10.13

Recycling Crafts -Tin Can alteration

Recycling crafts
Recycling Crafts
Many of my readers know that a couple of months back I moved into a new home-well a lot of my crafty projects these days are home decor crafts for our new home!
Recycling Crafts
I wrapped this empty tin can in glitter textured paper and went to town adding glittery butterflies ,tiny 2 toned mulberry roses and large handmade paper roses
Paper Roses
This view shows the many layers of my  shimmery 3 D decoupage flower fairy!
Paper Roses
The 3 d decoupaged fairy  has nearly 6 layers and required a lot of patient cutting and layering but well worth all the effort!
Handmade Paper Roses
This altered tin literally shimmers when light falls on it as I added lots of glittery leaves and the decoupaged fairy is made of shiny sparkling paper!
3 D Decoupage
Tip to make more natural hued flowers -Use 2 shades of paper to make your handmade flowers:I used deep pink chart paper for the inner petals and  pale pink card stock for the outer petals of my paper rose
Handmade Paper Rose
I have made so many crafty friends in blogland who continually inspire and encourage me.One significant influence for altered projects is my amazingly talented blogger friend Audrey's altered and recycling crafts.
Recycling Crafts
I have not yet decided what I am going  use this altered tin can for - seems a bit too gorgeous as a pen stand !Maybe I'll use it as a candle stand for the festive season!What do you suggest my dear friends?

Supplies : Dies :Cheery Lynn Butterflies[Priya],Provocraft Butterfly[Itsy Bitsy],Cheery Lynn Olive branch,Spellbinders floral oval,rectangle,rose creations[[Crafters Corner] ,3 D decoupage sheets-[Devi Co] ,Pattern Paper -DCWV Botanical Stack [Itsy Bitsy],Glitter Paper-Itsy Bitsy,Lace and Pearls-Commercial Street Market
Edited : This project was TOP TIP winner at Top Tip Tuesday

71 comments:

  1. Sonia, as usual . it is a spectacular project! loved those pink roses...:)

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  2. This is beautiful Sonia I like the fairy the lace and all the flowers.
    Kevin xx

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  3. So beautiful Dr Sonia..loved every bit of it roses ,glittery leaves ,lace and the fairy is cute..it will be beautiful for both the uses as pen stand and candle stand..

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  4. What a great altered project and pretty image! Thanks for sharing with us at MAWTT this week, good luck and hope to see you again soon. Pami x

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  5. Beautiful work, Dr. Sonia. Oh, I'll say it must have taken quite a while to cut all the layers for the fairy but it turned out great. Gorgeous flowers on your project....as to be expected from you.

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  6. This is so sooo beautiful Dr. Sonia. The handmade roses look so real. The neatness shows the amount of hardwork and patience gone into making the 6-layered fairy. :)

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  7. Very pretty. That's an amazing transformation.

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  8. Oh wow! What an amazing creation!! Stunning! Thank you for playing along with my Flutter By Wednesday Challenge!

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  9. Dr. Sonia, you always have such great recycling ideas! This is such a lovely project and so much great detail. NancyD

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  10. Oh my goodness, this is stunning, Sonia!! What a gorgeous tin!! I love how you decorated it!! The fairy is beautiful and all of the flowers are so pretty!! This is just fabulous...like everything you create!! You are so talented!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  11. My friend, thank you so much for the shout-out but my tin couldn't no way touch your can!!! It's magnificent!!! I love the flowers and had you used the different tones, and the glitter, lace, beads... it's just absolutely beyond gorgeous!!!

    P.S. If you can't figure out what to do with it... well, I'll take it! LOL!!!

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    1. Ha Ha Audrey I will happily give it to you!!

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  12. Wonderfully embellished w/ the Rioses, Lace & so much more. I would be careful if you use it as a candle stand so as to not get candle wax on it.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  13. Beautiful...what a makeover! Love the cute fairy.

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  14. wow so cute..roses are charming...like always

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  15. Hi Sonia, another gorgeous project !! the flowers and the fairy look stunning !!
    http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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  16. very beautiful one Dr... Pink roses are awesome!! It would make a lovely candle stand..
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  17. stunner it is....so very beautiful....ur love for pink is in raining in it...haha....soo pretty.

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  18. gorgeous roses and a pretty altered tin sonia

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  19. Anonymous9/10/13

    awww..its too cute .loved the decoupage fairy in the centre..

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  20. Love it it is stunning, hugs, Marion

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  21. Wow ! The tin looks pretty gorgeous ..I loved the fairy a lot and the handmade roses are WOW ..they look so natural !

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  22. gorgeous as always...you can put an electric or battery light on it and use it as a light holder for diwali as its already sparkles

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  23. Beautiful. I love your layered fairy. The oval she is on looks like birch bark.

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  24. BEAUTIFULLY DONE DOC !
    Thanks for playing along with us at Crafters Corner !
    Hugs,
    Riti (DT)

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  25. So pretty...:) Beautiful roses, they look real Sonia. I think it would serve as a beautiful candle stand :)

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  26. Only one word for this alteration. STUNNING!
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
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  27. Beautiful Dr. Sonia! You really have those roses mastered! Gorgeous!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  28. Piękne i eleganckie! Cudowne kwiaty i koronki :)

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  29. Another stunner here again. The little mulberry flowers and butterflies are the perfect added touch..

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    1. Thank you so much ..the mulberry flowers were a candy from Jacques

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  30. WOW!! Fabulous recycled project Sonia..Loz

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  31. Eine wunderschöne Idee, aus einer einfachen Dose so ein Schmuckstück zu machen.

    Liebe Grüße aus Germany von Sophie

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  32. Anonymous10/10/13

    A Great looking artwork from a Trash can Doctor. The decoration i sAwesome.

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  33. Awesome project! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for joining LUFP linking party.

    Hugs
    Joanie

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  34. Awesome project as usual!! Lovely flowers and butterflies!! U rock!! :) :)

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  35. Your project is so beautiful as always, Sonia I just love seeing your work.
    Thank you for joining the Linky Pinky Party- for Breast Cancer Awareness. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    dianamlarson.blogspot.com
    Linky Pinky Party

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  36. Beautiful tin...the flowers are cute..loved it..

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  37. WOW!!! Gorgeous!!! Talk about turning trash into treasure :)
    Thanks for joining our linking party!!!

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  38. WOWZERS...this is GORGEOUS Sonya! I love all the dimension, textures and mix of trimmings! Absolutely stunning!
    Have a super day!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  39. Beautiful altered tin can. All together it turned out very fairy-like. Love the handmade roses and the flower fairy.

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  40. This is just gorgeous Sonia...I love your paper roses...so very pretty..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  41. A beautifully decorated tin. I think I would just stand and admire it!! Hugs Mrs A.

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  42. Wow, your tin is stunning. I am very glad you entered this week at LUFP. I hope you had fun!!! See you back very soon to play in another fun challenge. Remember to get the girls checked and remind a friend! :-) Together we can beat Breast Cancer!!!

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl
    craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com
    Link Up For Pink DT

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  43. Wow what a stunning creation! Love the photography too! Thanks so much for playing along ItsyBitsy's Pretty P Challenge. Voting is now open until the 15th of October. We will be choosing our winners with the help of audience votes. All the very best!
    ItsyBitsy - The Blog Place

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  44. awesome recycle project

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  45. Very Beautiful creation.....!! All the best........Dr..

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  46. Love your project for such an important cause ... AMuse Studios is giving away a FREE stamp set called Fight Like a Girl in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness ... interested? Go to www.amusestudio.com/chelsea for more info.

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  47. Hi Dr Sonia, I am in catch up mode again....hope all is well for you and your family. Lovely work on the tin...definitely deserves pride of place in the house now.

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  48. AMAZING! You rock Dr. Sonia. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful project with us at Catchy Challenges. Good luck.. :)

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  49. Absolutely stunning. Love the recycled tin can with the gorgeous flowers and butterlies. Thanks for playing at Top Tip Tuesday and good luck. Hope to see you back tuesday for a new challenge. Bettina DT Member at Top Tip Tuesday xx

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  50. Anonymous14/10/13

    WOW you have spent a lot of time on altering that tin! great job! Thanks for Playing along with us this time at Top Tip Tuesday Challenge, hugs Samantha :0)

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  51. Wow..lovely idea..fairy looks so cute..

    Hugs
    Sudha
    sudha-kalra.blogspot.in

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  52. HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! Your flowers are AMAZING!!!!!!! THANKS for the tip on how to create a more realistic flowers!!!!!!!!!!:) AND THANK YOU for coming over to visit & leaving me a SWEET COMMENT!!! :)

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  53. I should stop throwing away my cans! Great idea, thank you :)

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  54. beautiful!!! jak zwykle kolejna przepiękna rzecz, jaką zrobiły Twoje ręce, podziwiam i cieszę się, że trafiłam kiedyś tutaj do Ciebie :)) hugs!

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  55. Now is that really a tin can? Awesome!
    - Ananda
    www.asquilling.blogspot.com

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  56. Georgous, greeting from Belgium!

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  57. Absolutely Gorgeous Sonia. Thanks for playing along DCAM Challenge #3 Photo Inspiration.

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  58. You are a recycling Queen!!! Loved each and every thing about this. .ThanQ so much for joining us at DCAM Challenge #3 Photo Inspiration.

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  59. Beautiful altered creation!

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  60. Fabulous makeover !! Love the roses so pretty
    Thanks for joining us at DCAM Challenge # 3
    All the best

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  61. Wow what a transformation , love that shimmer and the fairy and those beautiful roses , this is fabulous ...loved the whole idea ....so very creative of you ...ThanQ so much for joining us at DCAM Challenge #3 Photo Inspiration.

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  62. This is a fabulous transformation, your are the RECYCLE QUEEN, that is for sure, it;s gorgeous, thanks for sharing..

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  64. Sonia ji ,you never stop amazing me with your charismatic projects!! :)

    Thanks for playing along with us at Crafters Corner !
    Hugs,
    Bipasha (DT)

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  65. Wow...This is amazing...u always surprise me with ur work...Thank u you for participating at the Crafters Corner Challenge

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  66. Fabulous upcycling Sonia, loved the decoupage fairy, thanks for sharing at Catchy Challenges, all the best.

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