Trash to Robots

May10

Thanks to Between Naps On The Porch for hosting Metamorphosis Monday.

Two little boys we know are having a joint birthday party with a robot theme and I thought I would decorate canisters with robots as part of their gifts.  I’ve kept these large Trader Joe’s coffee cylinders because it seemed they could be repurposed as storage containers.  

 

TJ's coffee containers

 

I used foil to give the containers a mechanistic feel.

 

Foil covered containers edged with green and white striped ribbon.

 

I love these Dollar Tree stickers! I could imagine them selling at a high-end children's boutique.

 

Container with sticker

 

I punched out circles and stars, stamped and embossed each boy's name in silver and then used foam tape to give each star some height.

 

The "back" side of the containers.

 

The lids of the containers- I wanted them to resemble cogs.

 

I am on the lookout for a robot toy or t-shirt to put in each container.

I saw these stickers a few weeks ago and knew they would be great for a gift.  It felt good to recycle these canisters, which I normally throw away.  I’ll keep canisters in the future because they were easy to craft with and an excellent size for toy or office storage.  

Have a happy and creative week!

posted under Metamorphosis Monday, child, crafts, gifts

“Trash to Robots”

1. On May 10th, 2009 at 10:34 pm Sarah Says:

   Great project! I save my TJs coffee containers too cause I just know I can use them for something…..but haven’t yet! Thanks for a great idea

2. On May 11th, 2009 at 8:37 am sandra Says:

   How cute! What a great idea. This makes me wish I had a birthday party to throw.
   Have a great day.
   Sandra

3. On May 11th, 2009 at 8:49 am Christi at A Southern Life Says:

   What a clever idea. I think your boys will have a great time!

4. On May 11th, 2009 at 9:16 am marty Says:

   How cute. I love the decorations. Hugs, Marty

5. On May 11th, 2009 at 9:19 am Macey Says:

   Oh my gosh! Those are awesome!! You could get plain t’s from the craft store and print out a robot onto transfer paper and make your own!
   Macey

6. On May 11th, 2009 at 1:15 pm Patricia Says:

   Great ideas for b-days and playroom and classroom storage! Thanks!

7. On May 11th, 2009 at 2:49 pm Tamara Says:

   That is just an adorable idea!

8. On May 11th, 2009 at 4:33 pm Kammy Says:

   So creative and I bet the boys loved it ! Brings back memories of making
   my kids costumes…..
   Hugs ~ Kammy

9. On May 11th, 2009 at 6:03 pm Chari Says:

   Hello…Hello…

   Ohh my…aren’t these just the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!!! Robots…how perfect for little boys!!! And if the cool container wouldn’t be gift enough…you’re including a gift inside! These are darling…thanks so much for sharing this craft project with us. I love making things like this…great idea!!!

   Warmest wishes,
   Chari

10. On May 11th, 2009 at 6:11 pm Carrie Says:

    You make us all look bad! And I can’t find the picture of the purse.

    I’m sick…bummer and the weekend before my b-day. By the way, a friend is having a little get together for me. Send me your email address so that I can give it to her.

    Carrie

11. On May 11th, 2009 at 8:27 pm Cherie Says:

    Those are SO creative and adorable. Oh wait they are for boys – they are Super Cool! hee hee
    What a great theme. I hope the party turns out great!

12. On May 11th, 2009 at 8:42 pm Marsha Says:

    What a nifty idea! I’m going to think twice before throwing any cannisters away. They make great gift containers.

    Thanks for visiting me and taking the time to leave the kind comment.

    Happy Thrifting!

13. On May 12th, 2009 at 8:57 pm Liz Says:

    I love those…I’m going to have to borrow that idea. I can never pass up a great container and would love to transform them! Liz