Memorial Day DIY Craft – Customized Vase

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Things You Will Need

• File
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun
• Empty tin can
• Ornament
• Double-sided tape
• Red construction paper
• Pinking shears (optional)
• 2 sheets of scrapbook paper with patriotic patterns (12”x12”)

Directions

1. Clean and dry the tin can. Use the file to smoothen any sharp edges.
2. Cut the construction paper to match the height and width of the can. Make it 1” longer so it can cover the can properly.
3. Cover the tin with the paper and seal its edges with the glue stick.
4. Cut 2 long strips from the scrapbook paper. Make them 1” longer than the can so that they can wrap it nicely.
5. Wrap the first strip around the upper part of the tin and seal its edge with the tape. Place the second strip on the lower part of the tin and also seal it.
6. Use the shears to cut a strip from a different scrapbook. This will go around the tin and must be small in size. Make it 1” longer than the width of the can.
7. Place the strip around the can and seal its edge with tape.
8. Affix the ornament on the circular strip with hot glue.
9. Add water and flowers and ensure you don’t wet the paper.

DIYer’s Note

If you’re not a fan of scrapbooks, simply cover the tin and add your decoration.

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Whether you like to plan things in advance or at the last minute, you’ll love this Memorial Day DIY project. It takes a little time and is very patriotic. It gives you a chance to slow down and reflect on what the day is all about. This craft is one of the most unique crafts you’ll ever come across.

What Memorial Day Crafts are you making this holiday?