Utensil Holder

I decided to start saving soup and vegetable cans for crafting, hoping

that I could come up with something to do with them. Well

I happen to be off work for Spring Break this week, was staring at

the empty cans and it finally came to me...A Utensil Holder.

My cousin and best friend just got an apartment together

and I thought making them one to go with their purple

themed kitchen would be perfect.

Supplies Needed

Large Soup Can

Modge Podge

Foam Brush

Scrapbook Paper

1/4" Black Grossgrain Ribbon

I ran the cans through the dishwasher, after removing the labels, to make sure they

were extra clean. I took them out right after the heat dry cycle, it made

removing the excess glue dots much easier when they were hot.

I cut out a piece of scrapbook paper to fit just under both

the top and bottom lips of the can. I applied a small layer of

modge podge to both the back of the scrapbook paper and

the can. I used my fingers to press and roll the paper onto

the can, making sure to press out any bubbles.

I let it dry for about 15 minutes and then sealed the top of the paper

with three coats of modge podge. Once they had dried I applied

the modge podge to the ribbon in the same way I did the scrapbook paper.

Once dry I applied another two layers to the entire can, including the

bottom of the can, to prevent any rust rings on the counter.