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Love Notes Valentine Tin Can Project

Spread the love this Valentine's Day by creating this fun and cool love note can. Drop notes to that special someone or your kids everyday not just on Valentine's Day!

 -- Tin Box #3006 4939
 -- 8" X 3-1/4" Printed Cardstock
 -- 3/4" X 2-1/4" Cardstock, Brown
 -- 5/8" X 2-1/8" Cardstock, Pink
 -- 8-1/2" X 1/4" Ribbon for edge
 -- 7 Pieces of 2-5/8" X 3-1/2" Cardstock in pink/reds or prints
 -- Black finet tip marker
 -- Valentine's Stickers
 -- Printed cardstock scraps
 -- Seven 1-1/2" lengths of 1/4" ribbons for cards
 -- Assorted ribbons for handle
 -- Double stick tape #3001 3283
 -- Scissors
 -- Stapler
 -- Optional: Corner rounder
 

  • For the Tin:
  • Wrap the 8" x 3-1/4" printed cardstock around the tin and adhere, overlapping the edges.
  • Write "Love Notes" onto the 5/8" x 2-1/8" pink cardstock.
  • Center and layer on top of the 3/4" x 2-1/4" brown cardstock and adhere.
  • Place on the front of the tin and adhere.
  • Add Valentine's stickers to decorate.
  • Wrap the 8-1/2" of 1/4" ribbon around the edge of the lid and adhere.
  • Use assorted ribons and tie short lengths to the handle.
  • For the Love Notes:
  • Decorate the 2-5/8" x 3-1/2" pieces of cardstocks as individual cards.
  • Use stickers, stamps and scraps of other printed cardstocks.
  • Fold a 1-1/2" piece of 1/4" ribbon in half and staple to the top of the card so that it is easy to take out from the tin.
  • Place love notes inside of the tin.
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