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Recycle a TIN into a Leather Purse

One of the projects I made for the Beacon Adhesives Booth at the Winter CHA Show last month was a Recycled TIN into a Leather Purse.

Up-Cycled Leather Purse from tin, hero shot

This Recycled Leather Purse started with a TIN that Wild Rice came in, it had a unique shape in that it was oval.  When I looked at it I could see a purse!

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Here is how easy it was to do:

Step 1:

Cut a piece pf Tan Leather to cover the tin and glue it on with Beacon’s 3 in 1 Advanced Craft Glue.  Then, cut a piece to cover the lid top and glue in place.

Step 2:

Take 3 strips of Black Leather and braid it to create the handle, the length desired.  Attach the handle to the side of the tin.  Then, cut a strip of Black Leather the width of the braid to cover the ends of the braid and go down each side of the tin and around the bottom, adhere with Beacon’s 3 in 1 Advanced Craft Glue.  Then, cut a piece of Black Leather to cover the bottom of the tin and glue in place.

Step 3:

Cut a narrow strip of Black Leather to fit around the rim of the lid, glue in place.  Then, braid a piece to go around the rim and attach.

Up-Cycled Leather Purse from tin, inside look

Here is a photo of the inside of the purse….

Step 4:

Add some detail to the front by stringing on some beads to Black strips of Leather and added a couple beads to the top of the purse.

Up-Cycled Leather Purse from tin front view

 The Recycled TIN into a Leather Purse really turned out so cute!  Plus was so EASY to make!  Find something you can recycle today!

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UpDate Chipboard Letters with Glitter

 Everyone has letters left over from projects that do not match, update chipboard letters easily with Glue and Glitter!

With a little bit of glue and glitter, you will have all your letters matching for any project, a perfect recycle project for other chipboard items too!

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Step 1:

Start with some assorted Letters that you have and would like to recycle…

Assorted Chipboard Letters to recycle

Step 2:

Apply a thin coat of Glue to the letters, directly from the bottle, with a swab, or simply with your finger.  Be sure cover the entire letter.

Apply glue to the letter

Step 3:

Working over a sheet of paper, sprinkle Ultra Fine Glitter in color of your choice over the letter.

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Step 4:

Shake off excess glitter and let dry.  Place excess glitter back into the container.

UpDate Chipboard Letters with Glitter 5

Here is a video showing just how easy it is to Update Chipboard Letters with Glitter:

Now all your letters match, look Fabulous with Glitter and are ready for a project!
UpDate Chipboard Letters with Glitter 6
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