The Beautiful Art of Recycling: Tin Cans

I absolutely love the idea of reusing empty tin cans, turning them from useless junk pieces into useful, functional decor. Tins can be covered with lovely paper or cloth; embellished with ribbons; painted on; used as table centerpieces, flower vases,  planters, or a cool organizer for tools, utensils, pens, etc.  There really isn't a limit to what you can do with cans.  So, the next time you opened a can of milk or mushroom, think about recycling that piece of scrap before throwing it away in the trash.  Here are some of the coolest concepts I found online:

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Which of these recycled cans caught your eye?

My Etsy Picks: Colorful Spring

Happy Monday! This week's Etsy picks celebrates the beautiful colors of spring.  These handmade items by various Etsy sellers exude the fresh, happy vibe of the season  :)

hand painted silk scarf : Silk Scarf Takuyo

floral patchwork sofa : Name Design Studio

linen necklace with amber : Karuba

bluegreen sterling silver earrings : Sun Gallery and Gifts

abstract painting cushion cover : Ebi Emporium

zipper spiral ring : Zipper Design 

honey bee necklace : Jacaranda Designs 

Chibi green apples coin purse : Octopurse

floral clutch : Sassy Stitches by Lori

forest raspberries colar : ZIB textile

tree branches, birds and birdcages print : Illustree

hen kitchen ornament : Bozena Wojtaszek

reversible placemat with milkweed embroidery : sea blossom design

wildflowers hand painted teapot : roootreee

purple rustic wooden serving tray : Beau Miracle

springtime kitchen towel and cloth set : Mama's Baby Love

floursack "The Blue Floor" tea towel : Marley Ungaro 

Daffodils throw pillow cover : hmishke

My Etsy Picks: Spring Fling

I'm so enjoying my time curating  beautiful things from various Etsy sellers.  For this week, it's the Spring Fling! Lots of colors in both pastels and bold hues, the flowers, the birds, the butterflies, and let's not forget the bees.  Oh, such a rejuvenating theme :)  I actually got a bit carried away, I was able to collect four sets of collages.  I hope you enjoy them.  Have a happy day :)

up-cycled 70s yellow circle scarf : The Silk Moon 

"The Bird Number 3" photograph : Photography Dream

heart floral magnet : Handy Happy Hearts

Spring art cards : Inspired Greetings AD

coral red berries leggings: ZIB textile

hand painted blue flowers pillow case : Mery Bradley

vintage floral quilt : bonnbonn

mixed media garden photograph : Pretty Petal Studio

butterfly pouch : mama bleu designs

crochet lace stone : Table Top Jewels

paper flower garland : She Shell

floral embroidered fabric purse : diohej
polka dot mint blouse : flinflon to HongKong
antique Tulip pendant necklace : joey five cents
recycled crochet flower garland : Emma Lamb
"The Bees Knees" high-waisted leggings : Blackbird Tees
vintage kitchen towels : Project Sarafan
1960s Delill white bead & floral tapestry handbag : Pemmy's Emporium

Flowers photography : Carolyn Cochrane

birds on a wire art print : Enrouge

pastel butterfly lavender sachets : Gardenmis

floral petals scallop necklace : Ampris Loves

reversible floral & dots headband : Sassy Stitches by Lori

purple stitched earrings : skrynka

pastel painted mason jars : Beach Blues

floral hair clip : Apple White

floral shirt-waist dress : Mrs Pomeranz

three silk butterfly hair clips : Kate's Cottage Shop

sterling silver dragonfly necklace : CyKlu 

1960s embroidered tunic dress : zwzzy

1950s pink vintage doily  : The Wild Roses

crochet pearl necklace : vyldanstyl

crocheted rose ring : From Paris

watercolor bridal Kimono : Girl with Serious Dream

lace earrings : Tina Eva Renee

hibiscus high-waisted maxi skirt : James Society

My Etsy Picks: Here Comes the Sun

It's no secret that I love yellow. Isn't it such a happy color? To celebrate Spring and Summer, this week's Etsy Picks are goodies from both vintage and handmade shops in sunny yellow and mustard hues.  Just looking at these brings a smile on my face :)

Dandelion whimsical art print : Lupen Grainne

upcycled handmade suede ballet flats :  The White Ribbon 

60s chiffon floral jumpsuit : Gypsy Plunder

sunny yellow hemp thread : Hemp CRAFT

Paris graffiti photograph : The Paris Print Photoshop

Peacock feather earrings : Erin Keys

Dahlia bobby pins : Elegance for You

"Hello" wood sign : Dime Store Vintage

beach umbrella photography : Hey Harriet

 speckled yellow mugs by Straffordshire Pottery : Galore Galore
vintage enamel kettle : luna purpurie
golden yellow Samsonite tote : flat tire vintage
retro-inspired mustard blouse : Julia Gasin
yellow feather earrings : Jewelry by Aimee
Dandelion print pillow cover : Blossom Pillow Co.
yellow and white striped hammock : Veronica Colindres
mustard floral skirt : April Rodriguez

"Sunny Side Up" sign photo print : Maxwell Cozzi
yellow sundress : i love mona
beaded necklace : Sarah Robin L
vintage Bosch & Lomb sunnies : Raybanicos
sunny yellow cotton clutch : cutie girlie

My Etsy Picks: Pretty Hearts Club

I can't help but feel a heart-twitch upon seeing these little hearts on Etsy. Thank you for all your sweet comments on last week's I Heart Stuff. For this week's Etsy Picks, a few more heart inspirations.  Oh, and if you think this was cute, please don't forget to come back tomorrow for a lovely giveaway.  Thanks :)

linen purse with multi-color hearts : oktak

heart map cushion cover : Miss S Designs

world map hearts eco bag : Ceridwen Design

notecard with metallic hearts : The Paper Cub

watercolor painting : Andrea Shear

recycled paper heart: Blue Tang Designs

rose gold heart locket : black and white jewels

paper garland: red elephant creative

heart-engraved cutting board: Wood Ink

linen coin purse : Oktak

heart-shaped magnets: Handy Happy Hearts 

kid's sweatshirt: Jayvee Boutique

hand warmers in mustard: Neeka Knits

heart cut-out dress: Kaye m Kay

heart ornaments: Handy Happy Hearts

Lovely, Little Thing: Lavender Sachet

I adore lovely, little things such as this scented sachet filled with lavender buds. Printed on it is an inspirational Greek proverb, "The heart that loves is always young".

Found this from the Etsy shop, GardenMis