Today is the launch of 2013 A-Z blogging challenge. The A-Z challenge was originated by Arlee Bird, from Tossing it Out. Lee may be my a cousin-we haven't figured it out yet. We do know birds of a feather flock together ;D Thank you Lee for this amazing-zestful challenge! I look forward to juggling my posts and see how everyone approaches this year's challenge!
My theme is Eco-friendly crafting. Yes, this could get tricky-especially with my hubby home and our daughter on spring break. I keep seeing him toss things in the trash, that I could use. He has been a great sport though-more on that later.
You wipe the inside and bend it to straighten. Next draw rose petals inside and cut out.
My theme is Eco-friendly crafting. Yes, this could get tricky-especially with my hubby home and our daughter on spring break. I keep seeing him toss things in the trash, that I could use. He has been a great sport though-more on that later.
A is for Aluminum cans.
I decided to make a rose. WARNING: YOU could cut yourself-I advise wearing gloves. My friend Ingrid uses aluminum cans in her art.
The Easter Bunny brought Starbucks ;D
I rinsed out my can and cut the top and bottom off with scissors.
At the end of this post is a video I found on Youtube, so you can see the rest of the details.
Now pinch and twirl the petals inward, to shape your rose.
I like my rose, but must admit this one was easier!
Here is the video if you want to give it a try:
Comments
I like that you can make something beautiful out of waste. :-)
Lx
Cheers from Cottage Country!
No april fool post I trust :-)
This is my kind of recycling. Pity I have such a hard time defending it.
["What? you're telling me 100 empty evian bottles is not enough??".]
I loved this rose, but beware of the splinters or slivers. Seriously: some ended up in my yogurt. I need glasses.
I had more band-aids on than a park full of kids! One cut was 3 inches long, me and box cutters--not good!
My husband laughed till he cried, after he bandaged it and yelled at me for being a clutz.
But the rose is beautiful and I enjoy the creativity of folks who use cast offs.
Great theme and looking forward to more!
Donna L Martin
www.donasdays.blogspot.com
Rosalind Adam is Writing in the Rain
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Okay, I will see what I can do to help! I totally understand :D I look forward to getting to know you, too~
Carol-Me too! lol Just go slow cut clean and wear gloves ;D If I can do it anyone can~
Thelmaz-I hear you! Best to be smart :D I know about that kind of luck and odd freak accidents-phew..guess I was lucky this time ;D Nice to meet you~
Elise-Sleep! Plenty of time to try this later ;D I know I am like that too! lol You are cute~
I'm having issues with the internet!
Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments-I will try to catch up and comment in the morning~
Shannon at The Warrior Muse
@>-------- :D No bowing...lol You just tired 1:30am...you need sleep!
Thank you so much! Wait till letter P-You will laugh! I'm gonna rock panty hose~ xo
Cynthia-I disagree-the one I did was my first rose and only can in the house. I was a bit panicked...
YOU could practice on paper first :D Thank you~
Hi Shannon-Why not beauty up recycled stuff-?! ;D
Hi Suzanne-There is a magazine called GreenCraft that has a lot of ideas. You can find tons of stuff online :D Yes, gloves are a good idea when working with this material. I hope you and your daughter have fun :D
Nick-Thank you :D I love your challenge...can't wait to see what you do!
Canadian Chickadee-I can't find your blog? Thank you so much~ I love chickadees-I'm from the chickadee state(Maine) :D
Kids Math Teacher
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Mina-;D I try...thank you!
Lucy-I'm frazzled already, lol.
Trying to write, get ready for an art show-yikes...what was I thinking! lol Thank you :D
The other day my fourteen year old came in, saw me cutting up an apple and INSISTED I give her the knife and let her do it before I "hurt myself." Sadly, that is a true story.
So this is a craft I won't be attempting, since i'm pretty sure i'd end up losing a finger if I tried it. But I'm super impressed at how well yours turned out!