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Aluminum Flowers

I had been trying to think of something to make into a wreath for my front door. Then I saw the video by MeAshie and a tutorial by Diane Gilleland and knew the flowers would be perfect.  So I gathered my supplies, got some new tools and began.  It was fun creating the different color/flower combinations





and challenging trying to make a variety of them and place them on the wreath.


 It turned out even better than I thought. 





Can you see the callapitters my mom made?



Supplies Used:
Various Aluminum Pop Cans
2 1/4" Scallop Punch
2 7/8" Scallop Punch
Assorted Flower Punches
Various Cuttlebug Folders
Plastic Beads
Metal Brads
Wire

11 comments:

  1. Joy TraceyApril 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Those are SO PRETTY!! I love your wreath! And the half Zzz sheets are brillaint! Where were those when my kids were babies?? Great idea!

    Hugs Joy

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  2. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Ohh so cute... You did an awesome job!!!

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  3. pamApril 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Diane sent me a link to share your amazing flower wreath!

    Besides the fact that it turned out beautiful, I appreciate the time and dedication it took to complete this project. Not just something thrown together in a crafty afternoon.

    The other thing i love about it is that you have truly created an artful object from materials you have recycled - something that will not be thrown away.

    Sadly the fate of so many "recycled" projects is to wind up in the land fill anyway. So much "recycle/reuse craft involves nothing more than a short side trip to the craft room and then to the trash.

    You have inspired me to add a few flowers to my butterfly wreath this year! A few = like maybe three! :-)

    Thank you for sharing with all of us.

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  4. AvivaMarch 1, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    These are awesome! You've definitely inspired me!

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    1. byAnnetteMarch 1, 2012 at 8:20 AM

      Thanks!
      Would love to see your interpretation!

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  5. Das CatarinasMarch 4, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Seu trabalho é maravilhoso !!! Kisses !!! Edna Das Catarinas.

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  6. LisaJune 7, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Oh Annette! This is a lovely work of love and thank you so much for sharing with us. Lis

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  7. Carroll WolfeAugust 30, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    How did you attach all the flowers together?

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    1. byAnnetteAugust 30, 2017 at 1:27 PM

      Hey Carroll ~
      I used the wire to attach each flower to the metal frame.

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  8. SilverChicOctober 17, 2017 at 6:14 PM

    Love how varied your tin can flowers are! So interesting. I would be proud to hang this on my front door any day.

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