Up~cycled tin can containers

Hello creative friends, 

How my spirit is lifted when spring arrives.  

The sun is out, the birds are singing and it’s also the time of year we celebrate Earth Day.

In honour of Earth Day today we will be creating a little project that has so many wonderful possibilities ~ yes the tin can up~cycle! 

So gather your tin cans plus the supplies from the list below and let’s begin transforming. 

Today I am using Wheel in the Sky stencil designed by Kate Pea. 

Check out this blog post for more inspiration with this stencil https://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2023/07/heal-grow-art-journal-page.html

The Process:

Paint tins with gesso or acrylic paint of your choice and set aside until completely dry.

Transfer stencil pattern onto tissue paper

Measure the height and diameter of the can and cut the tissue paper

Apply some ModPodge or matte medium to the can or the tissue and adhere until the entire surface is covered.

TIP: Cut a piece of plastic wrap - (enough to cover the can)and wrap it around the can. This will ensure we don’t overwork the tissue and allows us to press it into the grooves.

Once you are satisfied place the can aside to completely dry.

Once the container is dry seal it with a coat of ModPodge and allow to completely dry.

The containers can be left as is or embellished further.

I used my crop-a-dile to punch holes and added a wire handle one one.  Some string, fabric and glued wood legs for height variety.

I will be creating a few more with live succulents for the front porch.   Just love how they turned out.

Enjoy and let’s connect!

TinaHoisARt

Supplies:

Stencil~ Wheels in the Sky

Tin cans

Tissue paper

Acrylic paint

Paint applicator 

Scissors

Modpodge

Plastic wrap

Paint brush 

Gettin' Groovy: A Circle Themed Art Journal Spread

Hello!

Jennifer Gallagher here again with a geometric-inspired art journal spread for this month's theme of Frame It or Fill It With Circles.

When I saw the theme, it was a no-brainer. I am obsessed with geometric shapes and patterns. So, I've pulled out one of my all-time favorite StencilGirl Products® stencils and set out to create a fun technique for a spread that is full of movement and color.

This page begins with a loose background created with Marabu Art Crayons in a warm color story. The art crayons, when applied with water, give us a watercolor-like effect. Next, using the Random Circles Stencil, I applied DecoArt Americana Premium Heavy Gel Medium Gloss through the stencil. Once dry it gives us a recessed design to apply watered down India Ink in Sepia. A few finishing touches later, like paint splatters and doodling, and we have a finished journal spread full of interest.

Random Circles 9" x 12" stencil

Materials:

Dina Wakley Media Square Journal and Collage Tissue

Marabu Art Crayons: Sunshine Yellow, Caramel, Chile, Aqua Green

StencilGirl Products® Stencil L071 "Random Circles Stencil"

DecoArt Americana Premium Heavy Gel Medium Gloss

Dr. Ph Martin's Bombay India Ink in Sepia

Black Acrylic Paint

Palette Knife

Sakura Gelly Roll Pen in White

  

I hope you have enjoyed my video tutorial and found useful information and inspiration within. You can find more of my artwork, tutorials, and inspiration at my blog, on Instagram, or by searching "Jennifer Gallagher Art" on YouTube.

Happy Creating,

Jennifer