Mod Podge Kids Crafts: Recycle Cans into Gift Wrapping!

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By VirginiaLynne

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These cute containers are so easy to make! They are good for holding things on a desk and make cute gift wrapping too.
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These cute containers are so easy to make! They are good for holding things on a desk and make cute gift wrapping too.
Supplies: can, paper, pencil scissors, Mod Podge, brush (hot glue gun if you want to add buttons or embellishments). You can use scrapbooking paper, magazines, gift wrapping paper or newspapers. Here I'm using a poster my daughter had in the trash.
Supplies: can, paper, pencil scissors, Mod Podge, brush (hot glue gun if you want to add buttons or embellishments). You can use scrapbooking paper, magazines, gift wrapping paper or newspapers. Here I'm using a poster my daughter had in the trash.
Step one: Put the can on the back of the paper to measure for cutting.
Step one: Put the can on the back of the paper to measure for cutting.
Step two: Brush Mod Podge over the outside of the container and roll on the paper.
Step two: Brush Mod Podge over the outside of the container and roll on the paper.
Step 3: Measure another paper for inside of can. Put it inside--it should stick over the top and that's ok. Brush Mod Podge over the inside of the can.
Step 3: Measure another paper for inside of can. Put it inside--it should stick over the top and that's ok. Brush Mod Podge over the inside of the can.
Step 4: Put the paper in the can and push against the walls. Cut the edges of the top. I don't show this step, but you can also cut out a circle to put on the bottom. You could skip this step if you didn't want to worry about the inside.
Step 4: Put the paper in the can and push against the walls. Cut the edges of the top. I don't show this step, but you can also cut out a circle to put on the bottom. You could skip this step if you didn't want to worry about the inside.
Step 5: Brush Mod Podge around the rim and press the cut edges down.
Step 5: Brush Mod Podge around the rim and press the cut edges down.
Step 6:; Cut a strip of paper about 1 inch wide. Step 6: Brush Mod podge along rim (where cut paper is put down. Put the strip along that top edge to hide the cut paper. Cut the strip to just overlap a little bit.
Step 6:; Cut a strip of paper about 1 inch wide. Step 6: Brush Mod podge along rim (where cut paper is put down. Put the strip along that top edge to hide the cut paper. Cut the strip to just overlap a little bit.
Step 7: Brush Mod Podge over the whole container, inside and out to make it shine. Push down any bubbles, but don't worry, they will generally disappear when everything is dry.
Step 7: Brush Mod Podge over the whole container, inside and out to make it shine. Push down any bubbles, but don't worry, they will generally disappear when everything is dry.
Here is my daughter Mollie working on her can. She added some circles of contrasting paper too.
Here is my daughter Mollie working on her can. She added some circles of contrasting paper too.
You can add any other decorations to the can that you might put on a scrapbooking page: flowers, stickers, buttons or ribbon. You can attach these with glue dots or a hot glue gun.
You can add any other decorations to the can that you might put on a scrapbooking page: flowers, stickers, buttons or ribbon. You can attach these with glue dots or a hot glue gun.
Tag: Make a tag by cutting leftover paper in a rectangle and folding in half. tear along one edge of the tag for a contemporary look. Punch a hole and make a cut through the hole so you can slip it on a ribbon.
Tag: Make a tag by cutting leftover paper in a rectangle and folding in half. tear along one edge of the tag for a contemporary look. Punch a hole and make a cut through the hole so you can slip it on a ribbon.
Finished Gift wrap! You can tuck in some tissue paper and tie yarn or ribbon to add the tag. I love this because the container is also a part of the gift. Have lots of fun looking for other containers to recycle into gift wrap!
Finished Gift wrap! You can tuck in some tissue paper and tie yarn or ribbon to add the tag. I love this because the container is also a part of the gift. Have lots of fun looking for other containers to recycle into gift wrap!

Easy and Fun!

My kids have loved making these easy Mod Podge cans. They've decorated them with flowers, stickers and scrapbooking embellisments. My readers must like this idea too because I suddenly got 100 people looking at this hub in one day! If you are one of my new readers, I'd love you to comment and tell me what you think!

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randomcreative Level 7 Commenter 7 months ago

So simple and fun! This definitely makes a great, versatile gift and allows for a lot of creativity in the process. Thanks for sharing!

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galleryofgrace Level 2 Commenter 7 months ago

Excellent hub- a great contribution to recycling. Just in time for the holidays too.

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VirginiaLynne Hub Author 7 months ago

Thanks for the nice comments. I'm just so into this idea that I'm having trouble throwing out any cans or boxes! Yikes, they are piling up! I'll be making some hubs soon on using boxes and re-using bags from stores.

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mahua sengupta Level 3 Commenter 7 months ago

I like your art of creativity in giving thebeautiful shape to the Recycle Cans. Really this is a very good idea for rusing the cans...want to see some more please...I vote up for you...Cheers!!

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ThePracticalMommy Level 6 Commenter 7 months ago

What an awesome idea! It seems easy enough and can be used for so many items. Voted up!

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SarahLinny 7 months ago

This is a great Hub! I love this idea -- it looks like a lot of fun and seems to be a very simple craft. Thanks for sharing!

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