Project reNEWit – June 11th
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Welcome to another Project reNEWit Challenge!! I love to look at the way things are packaged … part of the hybrid lover in me 
I am finding more and more unique packaging in the aisles of the grocery store that inspire me to save the cans, containers, and tubes so that I can give them a second life. One quick and easy way to get a big *WOW* is to reuse a pop-top can. I started with a good ol’ can of peaches.
The important part to salvaging the “pop-top mechanism” is to open the can from the bottom. This way the top stays intact!! I like to use a smooth edge or safety edge can opener to keep my edges neat and easy to reseal. Once you empty out your can, clean and dry it completely.
I created a label to cover the outside of the can and printed it out. Once you are ready to assemble, adhere your label, stuff your goodies inside, and replace the bottom of the can using a small amount of glue (I use MonoMulti). Add your extra details and you have a “surprise” package that is sure to get a GREAT reaction!!
Credits: School’s Out for Summer Kit and Alpha by Haynay Designs
Think of all the fun things you could stuff in there!! I want to do one for a baby shower with a custom onesie Small toys for kids would be a huge hit, too, and I think any woman would love to find a piece of jewelry inside!
While pop-top cans are fun, you don’t have to stop there …try ANY type of can, jars, soda bottles – glass and plastic, chip containers (think Pringle’s), powdered drink tubes (like Crystal Lite), baby formula cans and food jars. All of these are perfect for reusing.
Your Project reNEWit Challenge for June is to create a project reusing some type of packaging from FOOD!!
As always, here are the guidelines for the challenges at Scrap Matters:
- Entries must be posted in the appropriate challenge gallery, and in the corresponding thread in the forum
- Entries must be posted before the end of the month (June 30) to be counted toward the month’s point total
- You’ll get 1 point for completing your project and posting it. Plus, I’ll select one entry at random for a bonus challenge point.
To give you just a little more inspiration I’m including a few projects that Jaime (ocmath) has posted in the gallery … both are fantastic examples of reusing food packaging 
Have fun with this … I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!!
