Christmas on a Budget

I just finished my Savings Race Blog and I thought it's time to update my personal blog. Where did 2012 go? I, for one, have been busy. One thing that has kept me busy is the lack of freedom spending money gives you. When you aren't spending money you are spending more time. Making dinner, making gifts, baking cookies, etc. One of my favorite gifts this season is the Tin Can Storage Sculpture. I'm copyrighting that name. LOL Anyway using tin cans, some wrapping paper and tape I created a cute, and practical gift. yes! practical because every gift should be practical. Keep that in mind in case you're giving me a gift as well. ;-) The tin can

wrap the top rim and bottom edge with double-sided tape. cut the paper to the size of the can. I got the paper with graph lines on the back (totally on accident) the expensive paper was on super sale at Hobby Lobby. OR check out this link for some hot buys Wrapping Paper Choices

Once the can is equipped with tape, wrap the pre-cut paper around the can and you have a finished can! Ready for pens, chapstick, candy, scissors, etc.

Finally you can take many cans and put them together in pyramids, or shapes. I've used mounting tape, double-sided tape and hot glue to secure the cans together. I think the mounting tape worked best but ultimately it comes down to how you want the cans to attach together which medium to use.