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  Hoping this finds my sister bloggers doing well on this windy Sunday afternoon. Yep, we've got a little wind howling around here and a tad cool but I am enjoying a lazy afternoon. My Sunday lunch crowd (my family) have left for the day so I am kicked back. Sunday menu today consisted of: Chicken and dressing Giblet gravy Italian green beans with ham Mac & Cheese Homemade chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache.  Yep, they are little spoiled at Nana's house. I am not a huge fan of cakes with icing but it must have been good as one of the grands had two slices.  These gals and I have been friends for more years than I remember and since we've all retired within a few months apart in retirement and age (dating back to 4th grade in school) we try to get together once every 4-6 weeks. We always do something extra for our birthdays but was a tad late celebrating mine this year together due to other appointments that was a must. We always have a gr...
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Friday Favs

Let's see the new ways of using Tin Cans! 

Very Elegant way of using tin cans don't ya think?

recycled tin cans


 Scrapbook Tin Cans

scrapbook tin cans 
www.swelldesigner.blogspot.com 

How about to hold your cutlery? 

 www.countryliving.com


A tin can wrapped in paper with flowers for the door!

 www.skiptomylou.org

School Caddy! Soooo cute!

www.controllingmychaos.com


Speaking of elegance....

 www.bystephanielynn.com


Oh I really like this classy look!

www.flickr.com


Love the colors here!

www.rougeandwhimsy.blogspot.com


There are so ways to use tin cans and the ideas are endless! 

When I saw these garbage cans though I just feel in love!

 I think I originally saw these on Farmers Pal.....

Hope you've enjoyed looking at a variety of ways to use our old tin cans! 

And I leave my middle aged ladies friends with this............

 
Hugs and blessings, Cindy






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  1. Sonny GOctober 12, 2012 at 9:02 AM



    Those are some great ideas for cans.. I dont have many in a months time but I'll start saving the ones I do have. I may have to ask my neighbors to share theirs with me.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. Mamaw's PlaceOctober 12, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks for sharing these. I love them. This just gave me an idea for Children's church. We could cover the cans in construction paper or scrapbook paper, tie the jute around them and fill them with with flowers or candy or something for Halloween or Thanksgiving.

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  3. Breathing In GraceOctober 12, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I like the first ones especially....a canister set out of tin cans....what a "cheap"...I mean frugal craft!!! ;-) HOPE you have a great weekend, my friend!!!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 12, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    What great ideas! Thanks for sharing Miss Cindy.
    Selena Guest

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  5. VeeOctober 12, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    If only they were private. Ha! Those truly are wonderful ways to use tin cans. I do have a couple decorated for pencil caddies...about the limits of my creative abilities. Thanks for popping in with birthday wishes for my daughter.

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  6. Heather{Our Life In a Click}October 12, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    These are all awesome! I should go grab some out of the recyle bin! I've made some planters out of coffee cans but that's about it so far. Thanks Cindy!

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  7. xinexOctober 12, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Oh so many cute ideas! Thanks for sharing, Cindy...Christine

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  8. Visits With MaryOctober 12, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Great favorites today! Loved them all!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 12, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Look at all those cans! Too cute and I really like the ones with lids. People think of the greatest things, don't they? Have a wonderful weekend, Cindy, and be a sweetie,
    shelia

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  10. Yellow Rose ArborOctober 12, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Cute ideas! I always enjoy your Friday Favs and usually forward them to my two daughters!

    Yes, you need to make a tin can pumpkin! I found him at a craft show years ago and love him!

    Katherine

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  11. Tablescapes By DianeOctober 14, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Tablescape for Autumn. You have some great Ideas for cans all of them are Beautiful.. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family.
    XXOO Diane

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  12. BrendaOctober 16, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    You always find the coolest stuff! Love the tin cans; everyone of them! Gives a lot of good ideas to try.
    Hope you are doing well. It's always great to visit you.
    Hugs,
    Brenda

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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