"Sometimes adventure calls and we ignore it. We miss the opportunity for a lifetime of memories. Go ahead, be adventurous" ~Maria Villanueva

May 18, 2011

Copper and Silver Thingies, Best Idea Ever!

Hello Bloggers, thanks for coming by for a visit.  I was at the dollar store the other day and came across these thingies:
I remember my mother used to use them in the kitchen to clean her pots and pans but I was looking at them through my crafty eyes...~~~...~~~...

This is what you'll need: Plastic, glass or tin bottles/cans, ribbon, and those thingies.
Peel off all labels, I used Goo Gone:
The copper larger thingies can be turned inside out and rolled out....that's it! stretch it over the can/glass and you are done.  Add a little ribbon with glue to the rim.  The smaller thingies can be pulled from the center out like rubber bands and pulled over your can/glass.  Here's the final look:






Hope you liked this easy inexpensive little project.  I'm off to think of more ways to use these incredible little thingies.


19 comments:

  1. What a simple, but nice looking idea. I like the vase best.

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  2. Maria these ideas are fabulous! You have artist's eyes for sure! thanks for visiting my blog. I'll be back here again soon! xo

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  3. Wow! am I ever impressed. What a fabulous idea.

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  4. how cool! I love how you were creative with this!

    betty

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  5. What a darling idea! Thank you for sharing your designs and for stopping by my post. Cherry Kay

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  6. Great and very creative idea!
    Kisses and greetings.

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  7. Those are sweet - whimsical but artsy...

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  8. Hi Maria. What a great idea and very crafty. I like the vase. Wow!! You are very crafty. Thx for stopping by my blog and as for the journal, just leave it on the table, opened up and I promise you that you will start journaling. :) Take care.

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  9. Oh my gosh - this is a great one - and easy - I'll have to find the copper and silver thingies'. sandie

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  10. Wow!!! I really LOVE this idea, Maria! I'll definitely keep my eyes open for them.. Who KNEW their worthy purpose could go beyond the kitchen sink?!! Thanks, and have a great weekend! ~tina

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  11. Clever idea! That is a terrific idea. I hope your weekend is wonderful. Anne

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  12. that's so COOL!!! :D
    You really think outside the box!

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  13. Hi Maria! Great looks. Floral designers have used these for decorative accent on glass vases and for wrist corsages for a feew years now. Good designer's eye!

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  14. Beautiful and creative!

    Jane

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  15. This is such a cute idea! I am featuring this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!

    http://reuseandupcycle.blogspot.com

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