Thanks to Joan from Moosestash Quilting for hosting this blog hop.
I decided to make a can cozy and I added a polar bear appliqué I made using felt.
First, I got out my Crossover II Die Cut machine by Crafter's Edge and the 1.5" die cut strip cutter to cut strips of blue scraps, which cut so quickly. I sewed those together and fused some fleece on the back. I used the a circle die cut and cut the polar bear's head. I love cutting felt with the die cuts as they cut so perfectly and neatly too. The ears, nose and muzzle, I just cut out by hand. I hand appliquéd the polar bear to the scrappy blue piece I made and added tiny buttons for the eyes.
In order to cut the can so there are no sharp edges, you must have the kind of can opener that cuts around the side of the lid and cuts through the glue and does not cut through the metal. This is the can opener I use from OXO (not and affiliate, just like their products):
Here is the finished can cozy:
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| I made the cozy like a tube that slid over the can, so no need to add Velcro or buttons for a closure. This fits the can rather snuggly. |
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| The red ribbon I glued in place. |
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| I did paint the can blue inside, but it's not necessary to paint it. |
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| I painted the lid too (although it could use another coat of paint, lol) |
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| If you leave the lid off you can place all kinds of things inside such as, pens, pencils, or sewing tools like I put in the can: ruler, stuffing tool, scissors and freezer paper rolled up. |
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| Crossover II Cutting Machine |
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| Circles |
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| 1.5" strip cutter (which includes the 1" too) |
Here are the rest of the blogger participants to visit:
Monday Jan 24
Patchouli Moon Studio (you are here right now)
Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life
Tuesday Jan 25
Becky’s Adventures in Quilting and Travel
Wednesday Jan 26
Quilting & Learning - What a Combo!
Thursday Jan 27
Friday Jan 28
Your can cozy is super cute! What a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea! I like your can cover and that polar bear face is adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour can cover is really nice.
ReplyDeleteDaryl, I love the can cozy--the blues and polar bear--you captured the hop theme perfectly! What a clever way to cover a can and make it useful! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDaryl, that is just so stinkin cute! I love love love it, and who doesn't need places to store extra "stuff" in their sewing room. I think I'm going to have to make on of these myself! :-) Thanks for playing in the Polar Bear hop.
ReplyDeleteVery creative. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable can cozy, and such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute project! The little bears face is adorable. This project caught my older daughter's eye right away--she is always digging through our recycling bin to make things. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea for a cozy and so cute, too! I can see making this on craft day with my grandkids. Thanks, Daryl!
ReplyDeletevery creative and fun. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet you grin each time you reach for something in that can! I love the happy polar bear face!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a can cozy! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery creative!
ReplyDeleteYour polar bear cozy is just right for this hop!
ReplyDeletethat is a super cute idea well done
ReplyDeleteGreat, could be used outside a glass of beer on cold nordic summer evenings.
ReplyDeleteHe is so dang cute. Does he have a name yet. He should, he is that kind of cute.
ReplyDeleteVery cute cozy! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! The polar bear cozie is the best and I loved that you gave him a purpose.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project!
ReplyDeleteYour bear cozy is super cute!
ReplyDeleteDaryl, your little polar bear face can cozy is adorable. A nice and totally useful recycle project.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute can cozy. Love the idea of using it to hold tools or something else fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome can cozy, Daryl! That face is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteaww, that's just adorable!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteDaryl the polar bear can cosy is just too cute! 😉
ReplyDeleteA VERY cute project!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun little winter project.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and perfect for this hop! xx
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