I made this Christmas decoration using the tin base from a cardboard tub of dried milk. Lots of cardboard tubs have metal bases - cocoa powder, drinking chocolate etc. I cut them apart with scissors so I can recycle the cardboard and the metal. But I've always wondered if there was a creative way to reuse the metal disc.I marked out the star on the tin disc with a felt tip pen. Then I placed a piece of scrap wood underneath the disc, and punched the holes with a hammer and nail. It only took a few minutes. If you saved a bunch of the discs it wouldn't take long to make a whole heap of them. I think it looks quite effective - not as dorky as some home-made decorations can be. What do you think?
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8 comments:
What a great idea! I love it and think it looks fab. I'm going to start saving metal bottoms for just such projects.
I like it! The metal, the shine, the texture of the the punches. Great idea.
You could make two, and sandwich a couple of button batteries and a flashing LED inside for an even prettier effect (all of which are quite easy to cannibalise from broken electronic toys)
That is a wonderful idea. Were the edges sharp? I'm trying to think of the metal discs I have, and most would have sharp edges
No, Stephanie, they're not sharp at all. They're crimped on to the cardboard tube so once the tube is cut off all the edges are neat and safe.
I used to cut photos to fit inside the metal bottoms from juice cans, or do a collage or mosaic instead, and glue a magnet to the back. Easy way to clutter up your refrigerator front!
This is a great idea. Too bad I read it late. We do have lots of tin cover at home that I could use for this one. Maybe next year, I'll try this.
Love it. My favourite kind of recycling - reusing!
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