I made up this gift for some friends that we visited yesterday. Inside are packed several individual sizeĀ packagesĀ of m&ms.
When we get a can of fruit that has a pull tab on top, we always open the bottom with a can opener. Our can opener makes a small cut on the side of the can instead of the bottom. This allows us to rinse the can and refill it with goodies (like candy). All we have to do is glue the bottom back on and the recipient uses the pull tab on top to open the container.
The cardstock wrapped around the can is Pure Luxury Soft Sand. I added the stitching to the top and bottom before I adhered the paper to the can with Scor-Tape. The label image from the Gina K. Designs Lovely Label stamp set was stamped with VersaMark onto PL White Ivory cardstock and embossed with Chocolate scented embossing powder. I stamped the sentiment (also from the Lovely Labels set) onto the cardstock using Pear Tart Memento ink.
I wrapped green ribbon around the can and tied it in a bow. The label was trimmed with scissors and mounted with mounting tape to the can. I used a circle cutter to cut the PL Green Apple cardstock for the top of the tin, adhered it with Scor-Tape and embellished the the tin with several blue buttons.
Supplies:
- Stamps: Lovely Lables (GKD)
- Ink: Pear Tart Memento (GKD), VersaMark (GKD)
- Paper: PL Soft Sand (GKD), PL Green Apple (GKD), PL Ivory (GKD)
- Accessories: Blue Buttons (GKD), Green Ribbon (GKD), Circle Cutter, Embossing Powder, Mounting Tape, Scor-Tape, Sewing Machine, Thread, Fruit Can


Love this idea!
Kurtis…what a great idea…I will have to remember to check my fruit cans before opening them…thanks for sharing this great idea with us.
Have a stampin’ good day.
Stampin’ HUGZ
Beverley
Wow Kurtis…….good thinking……such a fun way of giving treats.
I really like the rows of stitching top and bottom.
I too will stop before pulling any more ring tabs!!!!
Do you use any special glue for the base of the can?
HAVE DONE THIS BEFORE WITH SMALL FRUIT CANS, BUT NEVER THOUGHT OF THE LARGER ONES. NICE JOB AND SO ATTRACTIVE!
You’re good! keep up the great ideas. Always love getting your emails! Hugs from MD
this is a new idea for me
i never know we can do it that way :p (perhaps i lack of creativity :p) Gonna try it out!