Fourth of July Centerpiece with K & S Metals

Today I am excited to share a new product that I spotted at NAMTA- aluminum sheets by K&S Precision Metals!

This event is put on by the Designer Craft Connection and Bella Crafts Publishing. Keep your eyes out because I will be sharing a project in the next issue of the free e-magazine 🙂

If you visit this post, you will see lots of other amazing projects to inspire you. And you will want to order some of this cool product!

I couldn’t wait to see how the metal worked with my Sizzix 3D Embossing Folders! I decided to create a centerpiece for the table. We will be on vacation for the Fourth of July so I wanted something light and easy to transport.

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I love how this came out and it was so easy to do!

Supply List

• K &S Precision Metals- blue
• die cutting machine, platform and cutting pads
• Crochet Mandala 3D embossing folder by Eileen Hull
• Sizzix Luster Wax- silver
• Easy Cut Adhesive by Eileen Hull
• recycled soup can
• scissors for cutting metal

First, I cut a piece of metal large enough to encircle the can and covered it with Easy Cut Adhesive. Then I placed the metal in the embossing folder and ran it through the machine. I lined up the pattern on the folder so that it matched up with the other side and ran it through the Big Shot again. Then I peeled off the adhesive and stuck it to the sides of the aluminum can, making sure to keep it straight. In addition, I added glue to the edges of the metal where they met so that they stayed in place. With my finger, I applied Silver Luster Wax to the raised areas of the embossed pattern.

Here’s a quick video showing how I put it together…

Then I added coffee filter flowers and leaves to the can, along with two flags! What a fun and easy centerpiece. When the party is over, use it to hold pens and pencils on your desk!

Now make sure to go and visit the Designer Crafts Connection blog and click on all of the projects for lots of inspiration!