Tin Can Succulents • The cutest pot you'll ever see!

The only thing more "in" than tin cans is succulents. With these mini creations, you'll have the cutest pots around! 

Start out with some tin cans. I washed out old black bean cans for this project, but any cans will work great!

For my first succulent pot, I started by painting the tin can. I like to mix my own paint colors, check out my tutorial here. 

I used hot glue to attach lace and twine to the can. I got this lace from an old skirt I cut up. You can use any sort of lace or ribbon you can find! 

Just glue the edges of the lace (under the seams) to make sure the hot glue doesn't show!

For my second pot, I decided to cover it with fabric. I used a different part of the skirt I cut for the lace. Again, I used hot glue to attach the fabric to the can. I finished the design up with more twine!

I used cactus and succulent potting soil to fill up my pots and plant my little succulents. 

For my third can, I created a lantern using a simple hammer and nail. You're more than welcome to use a drill gun instead! 

Start by using a permanent pen to mark where you want to make your holes. Permanent marker can be removed from the tin can by using nail polish so it's no big deal if you mess up and want to start over!

Then use the hammer and nail (or drill gun) to poke holes in the can. You can also poke one hole in each side and attach wire to create a handle. I used floral wire wrapped around itself.

Paint the can and put a candle in the lantern and you're good to go!

Tin cans are the new mason jars so make sure you're up to date with the cutest tin can crafts!

Remember crafters, be crazy!

xxx,

Zaria 

Sorority Canvases • Spoil your little in style!

What sorority girl doesn't love to craft? Okay, a lot of them. That's why these cute and easy canvases are the perfect inspiration to sit down and get painting. 

Canvases come in many sizes and are cheap to buy as well! For paint, I like to mix my own from primary colors. It's cheap, easy, and really fun. Check out my paint mixing tutorial here!

I invested in paint pens for these canvas. They are a little more expensive ($4-5) but totally worth it! They really make a difference in the appearance of the canvas and make it much easier for you!

To achieve this look on a canvas start by tracing a circle from a cup or other round object in pencil. Then dampen a paper towel (very lightly, DO NOT make it too wet) and dip it in paint. Use your finger to make outward strokes with the paper towel away from the circle. Voila! Finish it off by retracing the original circle, this time with a paint pen.

This "watercolor" effect looks beautiful under designs or on it's own!

My main advice for intricate canvases is to take your time! It will look better in the end, trust me!

There you go! Here are three beautiful canvases to inspire you to get crafting!

Remember crafters, be crazy!

xxx,

Zaria