Thank you for all the comments on my upcycled Easter candy containers! They were so fun to do! Now, I'm going to show you what I did with the lids! You might remember that I made a Lucky Garland for St. Patty's Day in the same fashion, but this garland, I used lids as the base! They were a perfect size!
Here's what you'll need for this project:
Upcycled lids
Hot glue gun
Crepe Paper
Book paper and scrap book paper
Mod Podge
Glitter
Chipboard letters
Embellies
Jute
Because of the ridges on the top of the lid, I Mod Podged book paper to some heavy card stock, and then glued them onto the top of the lid. This just added a extra layer of strength, because I use vintage book paper and that can rip pretty easy.
Next, I glittered the edges of the lid, because let's face it, everything is better with a little glitter on it! I again used Mod Podge as an adhesive for the glitter and instantly the edges look great!
Next, I glittered the edges of the lid, because let's face it, everything is better with a little glitter on it! I again used Mod Podge as an adhesive for the glitter and instantly the edges look great!
(did I really just include glue drying time as a step with a picture? Hmmmm, Oh yes, there it is, I think I need help.)
Next, using crepe paper, create a ruffle around the back of the lid. I found this to be very convenient, the ruffle stayed nice and neat.
I used some chipboard letters and painted them a heavenly shade of blue
I used some embellies and buttons that coordinated
and notice that I used different letter style a couple of times, I like how using a different style letter gives the garland a "ransom" look, but in reality, I didn't have all the letters I needed, in one style...in the words of my husband: Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome!
Next, using crepe paper, create a ruffle around the back of the lid. I found this to be very convenient, the ruffle stayed nice and neat.
I used some chipboard letters and painted them a heavenly shade of blue
(It's so sparkly!)
I used some embellies and buttons that coordinated
and notice that I used different letter style a couple of times, I like how using a different style letter gives the garland a "ransom" look, but in reality, I didn't have all the letters I needed, in one style...in the words of my husband: Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome!
To make it look more purposeful, I punched out a little circle and layered it on the lid, these letters where smaller so they needed some extra body. Just because we improvised, doesn't mean it has to look that way!
(It's so shiny!)
(It's so shiny!)
beautiful garland!
ReplyDeleteHey Michelle. These turned out great. I just love up-cycling and you did a beautiful job on this garland. Love the candy containers you made too.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Sunday. Hugs...Tracy:)
I LOVE this. I actually was just thinking about your Lucky garland and thinking of doing a "spring" one just like this... and you beat me to it!! So cute. I really love the tissue paper idea.
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love it!
ReplyDeletePolly
I love this and I am inspired! I think I can adapt this to my daughter's Baby Shower! One question, did you hot glue the crepe paper ruffle or use Mod Podge on the back of the lid?
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, yet ANOTHER great upcycling idea!! Way to go!
Second...Oh my gosh... I didn't even realize that you were out of Mo.!!! I'm sorry that I overlooked that! How cool!! Maybe we should get together for coffee at MARIGOLD'S next time your in the area!!! :)
What a small world!
Thanks for the inspiration!
ox
Christina
Well if that isn't the cutest banner!! I love that you recycled the plastic lids. You made me laugh with your comment about the drying time :-)
ReplyDeleteI saw Christina's comment above. If you ever do get to Atchison let me know too. I know Christina and I would love to get together too if the opportunity presents itself. Or if you are ever in the area of Nell Hill's K.C. store let me know...I'm 10 minutes away from there.
Jane
I love it! I've saved some lids thinking I would do something with them and now I know what I can use them for. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is completely awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! You definitly have me looking at things that I would normally throw away in a different way! Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously one of my favorite projects I've ever seen! I can't wait to try my own version. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Michelle! It is the most cheerful spring garland I've seen yet.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Absolutely darling. Love this.
ReplyDeletehow cute!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Thanks so much for linking up! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is really beautiful!! I just love crafty people. :)
ReplyDeleteI go through those containers like crazy, i drink that pink lemonade like no ones business, so im definitely going to have to make these fun craft garlands! I think I'll make some summery red/white/blue ones....i love how the ruffled crepe paper looks. thanks for the inspiration--another blog I have to add to my favorites list!! :)
ReplyDelete*kelly
Oh my! How perdie was that! You definitely think outside the box...love it!
ReplyDeletedelightful garland! so cheerful! I'm dropping by from The Girl Creative. I hope to see you back at my place soon! until later...
ReplyDeleteSo festive! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!! Would it be okay if I featured this project on my Saturday Shout Out?? So cute!! Passed through from the Girl Creative..nice to meet you! -shaunna :)
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE this!! I am featuring it as part of my Spring has Sprung Party at Fun to Craft. Come by later and snag a featured button!
ReplyDeleteSaw you on Perfectly Imperfect's Saturday Shout Out. I love the candy containers and the garland. So cute! TFS
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, you are so talented. I am going to show those to my child's teacher. This is wonderful, and so well done!
ReplyDeletesuper duper darling
ReplyDeleteHi, I just found your blog, and I've added it to my google reader list because I LOVE your projects! Your tutorials are great. I save plastic lids thinking that I'd use them for something, even if just as circle templates. But your idea of using them as the backs for a garland is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
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