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Most of us remember taking tons of photos with 35mm cameras and somehow amassing a large collection of these little hermetic, sealed containers where the film appeared. Maybe it’s because I’m a self-proclaimed rat, or because of my creative nature, but over the years I’ve started collecting a certain amount of those little containers that the film was in, saving them in a bag, thinking “I’ll find a use for them someday.”
I created a craft project that you can do with kids or as a group project. Actually, this would work with any little container with a sealed cap, if you don’t have movie containers preserved, I just accidentally have a bag of movies waiting for a reason for existence. So save those little canisters, and here’s a way to recycle them, play with the kids, and teach them a craft project.
Supplies:
- Foil canister or a similar small canister with a lid
- Household glue, glue gun or glue of your choice
- Sharp scissors (adults only with younger children)
- Loose glitter sequins, the size of a pencil eraser
- Nice ribbon (about 6 inches for each ornament)
Tips:
- Remove the lid from the foil container.
- Using scissors, cut a piece of ribbon approximately 6 inches long. When folded in half, it will be a hanger for your decoration.
- Using scissors, make a hole in the center of the cover, large enough for the ribbon to pass through.
- Pass one end of the ribbon through the hole in the cover and make a knot at that end so that it does not slide back through the cover.
- Repeat this step for the other end of the ribbon. You should now have a loop sticking out of the opening in the film canister lid.
- Using glue or glue, place a few spots around the inside of the cover. Snap the lid back onto the film cartridge. Now you should have a film holder with a ribbon loop.
- Find a place to hang the canister, which will facilitate access to all surfaces at the same time. Using glue or glue (I prefer the ease of a glue gun), stick the sequins in place on the cover around the ribbon, sides and hem. The entire surface must be covered.
- Allow your artwork to dry completely before use.
Note: I happened to make my Christmas tree ornament, but by using variations of colored sequins, you can create a hanging decoration for any holiday; such as decorating tree branches etc.
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Source by Kathy Ayers