This Repurposed Gift Container is one of my fly by the seat projects. I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do, so I just came up with it as I went along.
Diy Repurposed Gift Container
So I just started out by cutting some scrapbook paper to fit my Cappuccino can.
Then I added some Mod Podge and started sticking down the Scrapbookbook paper, smoothing out the wrinkles as I go.
Continue until you have your can completely covered.
Then I cut a round piece of card stock to fit the top of the lid.
Using Mod Podge to glue it down.
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Then I decided that it needed to be darker, so I used some antiquing medium to darken the card stock.
I added some distress stain to the top and bottom of the Scrapbookbook paper.
Next I stamped a few hearts, and flowers around the container.
For a gift tags I cut a tag shape and heart using my craft punches. Then glued the heart onto the tag.
Hot glued some twine around the tag.
And topped that off with a small Pearl.
Then I wrapped some twine around the top of the container, and some burlap and lace ribbon.
Last came the gift tag to finish up my repurposed gift container.
The perfect size for cookies.
Next time you have an empty container instead of throwing it out, why not turn it into a gift container.
Then make up a batch of your favorite cookies and fill the repurposed gift container and give to someone special.
Do you have any repurposed gift packaging ideas that you have used? Please share!
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Such a great way to re-purpose! My daughters are always saving containers to use for their little girl treasures and they could pretty them up with some paper and Mod Podge. So pretty! Thanks for linking up!
Thank you Jennifer! I’m sure your daughters would enjoying prettying up a container with some pretty scrapbook paper and mid podge. Thanks for stopping by!
That’s very cute. What a good idea!
Thank you Jacki!
what a great repurpose and great craft. thanks for sharing
Thank you Renee! This was one of my fly by the seat projects, I wasn’t quit sure what I wanted to do.
Very cute idea. I love the cardstock tag with the jute.
Thank you Carol! I think that’s my favorite in the project.
Who wouldn’t love to get that gorgeous gift box!!! The paper you used is perfect for the vintage look. And I love the way the distressing medium worked to age it.
Thank you Heather! I love the antiquing medium and distressing stain I use both on them in a lot of my projects.
What a great idea. I really love the scrap book paper with the words on it, one of my favorite looks! And the embellishments that you added make the can really special. I have a thing for twine, especially as you’ve used it on the gift tag.
The heart, twine and pearl on the tag make this really special, receiving this as a gift would really touch the recipient. Not only because it’s full of cookies, but knowing the time you put into creating the container.
And I really love that the can is sealed, the items inside will stay fresh and the can could be used over and over.
Love this idea!
Thank you Nikki, I love working with scrapbook paper. It comes in sooooooooo many pretty patterns and colors. The gift tag I made using a couple of my punches that I had, and I thought that the twine would be perfect. I love twine about like I love burlap.
I used this container because it had a top, great for giving cookies.