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Monday, October 10, 2011

Tin Can Mummy



Do you save bottles, tins and containers like I do?
I never want to throw any type of container away because I always think that I'll come up with a use for it.

How about potato chip tins like pringles?

They make perfect cookie tins, especially for giving to friends & family!

Here's how I turned a pringles Walmart Brand potato chip tin into some halloween gift giving bling.













      Hand tear white card stock into strips.
Distress the edges with brown ink & a sponge.


I used double sided tape to cover the tin with the paper strips.

I had some raffia lying around so I wrapped it around the tin as well.


For the eyes I used a 1" & 1 1/4" hole punch with white & black card stock.
And I then glued on black buttons.


Add a gift tag & decorative ribbon and you're all set!

But wait!!!
Don't forget to bake some cookies to fill it with!




Mmmm, these were good. Unfortunately they are not homemade :(
Just store bought Pillsbury cookies with a few halloween sprinkles on top.














Imagine, Improvise & Invent

Sarah
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44 comments:

  1. Life In The Thrifty LaneOctober 10, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    So pretty!!!! I'll have to Pin it :) Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Jaimee @ Havenwood House of BoysOctober 11, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    This is adorable! You are very creative with paper. I'm so enjoying being a new follower of your blog I pinned this to my Fall pinterest board : )
    Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com

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  3. My DuongOctober 11, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Thank you for sharing this. This is so awesome!

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  4. PamelaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Seriously adorable. You've got creativity dripping off you. Cookies are cute, too. I use the Pillsbury ones when in a hurry and nobody knows the difference.

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  5. TamsynOctober 12, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    This is so much fun! You are so creative :)

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  6. Christina at I Gotta Create!October 12, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Simply FABULOUS!

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  7. Brie @ Darling DoodlesOctober 12, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I love, LOVE this craft! It is amazing! I would like to feature it next week on my blog, is that okay? Let me know!

    Brie from darlingdoodles.blogspot.com

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  8. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    This is SO CUTE! I think I might make one and fill it with candy!

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  9. Patti @ Pandoras BoxOctober 13, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Very cute...aren't these cans fun to use? I love to use them at Christmas! Stop by to enter my post card giveaway!

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  10. Sandy AngOctober 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Totally wonderful idea ! You are so creative and original

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  11. annies homeOctober 13, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    love this idea my oldest son is away at college and he would get a kick out of this come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  12. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeOctober 13, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Super Cutie! Every time I recycle my cans and containers, I just KNOW there is something I could do with them... How darling!

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  13. MamieOctober 13, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I love this! What a great gift "bag" for cookies. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Kim@todayismysome-dayOctober 14, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    So cute! I don't save these, but I have boxes of jars and lids. My hubby thinks I'm nuts :) This is a great idea- Bravo!
    Kim
    www.todayismysome-day.blogspot.com

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  15. Holly LefevreOctober 15, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    This is beyond cute! I have a thing for mummies this year (but never got one project completed) - I absolutely love this and am sharing it on Facebook!
    Holly
    Tickled Pink at 504 Main

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  16. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    What a brilliant idea! I'll be thinking of ways to save containers and dress them up for the holidays now!

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  17. Michelle {Daydream Believers}October 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is so cute! I would love to make one for my brother, I'd even leave it full of pringles (they're his fav!) - Thanks for sharing, I'm "pinning" this right now! :)

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  18. IsiOctober 15, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Wow,
    really cute <3

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  19. Sassy Sites!October 15, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Good morning!! You got a Saturday Shout Out over at Sassy Sites! Come on by and grab a button!! XOXO!

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  20. UnknownOctober 15, 2011 at 2:55 PM

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  21. UnknownOctober 15, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    This is a great idea, thanks for sharing! I've never considered a pringles can to hold cookies. I saw this over at Sassy Sites in her Saturday Shout Outs. Please link up to our Halloween Link Party if you'd like.

    Corie @ Design DNA

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  22. The TablescaperOctober 16, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    So fun! Hope you'll bring your post to Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  23. LisaOctober 16, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    This is so cute. I hope you dont mind if I scraplift. I made mine green for Frankenstein.
    You can check mine out at my blog if you like at http://scrappingpinklady.com tomorrow sometime.

    Lisa Scrappingpinklady

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  24. Decor To AdoreOctober 16, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Did my comment go through? Argh.

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  25. Decor To AdoreOctober 16, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Ok, perhaps the third time will be the charm.

    I love this craft! It is spooktacular. The treat is yummy goodness.

    Thank you SO much for linking this gem up!

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  26. Michelle PaigeOctober 16, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    The cutest thing I've ever seen! Love this idea! I just put your post on my FB page! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michelle-Paige/182495291815164
    www.michellepaige.blogspot.com

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  27. LisaOctober 16, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I love this to pieces. I made one and posted on my blog http://www.scrappingpinklady.com. I also wanted you to know that I posted a pic of yours with a link back here to your blog. I hope thats ok but I wanted to show people how cute and creative these are.

    Lisa Scrappingpinklady

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  28. Laura Everyday EditsOctober 17, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    how cute is this idea! new follower. would love a follow to http://imnotatrophywife.com

    I gotta get me a pringles can! laura

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  29. HollyOctober 17, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    I was looking through Friday Flair over at Whipperberry and your mummy jumped out at me :) This is SO cute! And simple to re-create, my favorite kind of project. I am totally going to make these with my kids. Thanks!

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  30. MelissaOctober 17, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    This is such a cute idea! I shared it on my blog here: http://burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/2011/10/mummy-inspiration.html

    Melissa

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  31. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateOctober 17, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Just featured this as part of my BFF Open House Wrap Up! Feel free to grab a featured button if you like!

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  32. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    This is such a cute idea for Halloween gifts! Just wanted to stop by and let you know you were featured from last weeks link party! Go check it out and grab a featured button! :) Oh and feel free to link up to this weeks Link Party too!

    http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/2011/10/features-no10-link-party-no11.html

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  33. MarieOctober 18, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    LOVE this! Thanks again for linking up with us at Show & Share!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  34. *Jeana*October 18, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    so cute.. I would love for you to share at my "Anything Goes Link Party" http://jeana-marie.blogspot.com/2011/10/anything-goes-link-party.html

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  35. Honey at 2805October 18, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    This is adorable! What a great idea!

    Thanks for linking up to Potpourri Friday. I appreciate your participation.

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  36. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy WifeOctober 18, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    So fun! This would be perfect for "booing" the neighbors

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  37. Lindsay Artsy-Fartsy MamaOctober 18, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    What a fantastic idea! Going to be pinning this for later. Thanks for sharing it at Weekend Craft Soiree! :)

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  38. MaureenOctober 19, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    This is absolutely FABULOUS!!!!
    SO stinking cute, and what a great little gift too!
    Found you on Design DNA :)
    -Maureen
    www.releasemecreations.com

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  39. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeOctober 19, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I pinned this! Awesome project :)

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  40. gail@My Repurposed LifeOctober 20, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    absolutely brilliant to put the cookies in there!
    gail
    ps catching you this week

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  41. AmandaOctober 23, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Just stopping by to let you know that I have featured your project on Fun Family Crafts! You can see it here
    http://funfamilycrafts.com/pringles-can-mummy/

    If you have other kid friendly crafts, I'd love it if you would submit them :) If you would like to display a featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above.

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  42. The Charm of HomeOctober 24, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Very cute!! Thank you for joining me at HSH Fall Open House! I'm late getting around, last week internet troubles.:)
    Sherry

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  43. Crafty Mommy DivaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Clever and oh so cute! The sprinkles on the cookies make them look extra delicious! Thanks for linking up to Scrappy Saturdays! Featuring this tonight.

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  44. JillNovember 7, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Ooh! Great idea. For a second I thought I should do this for all my co-workers for christmas with the mini cans, but then I realized how many cans of chips I'd have to eat - probably not the great idea I thought it was. :P Your mummy is super cute though!

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