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Party in a Can ~ Birthday Gift Idea

by Ginger Bowie · on May 5, 2015 · 10 Comments ·

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Hello! It’s Ginger from GingerSnapCrafts.com. I am sooooo excited to be back here today sharing this fun birthday gift idea! Yay! I have loved my previous visits with the Chicks when I shared a colorful burlap wreath & an easy chalkboard inspired spring block. Over on my blog I love sharing easy, simple & fun projects, recipes & ideas. I’m also a mom to 5 kiddos, & they keep me busy! One of my kiddos is almost a senior! Gulp! How did that happen? It won’t be too long before he leaves the nest & takes off on his own. I’m not too sure I’m ready! ha! Today I am sharing this easy Party in a Can Birthday Gift Idea tutorial with you with FREE birthday printable! This would be the perfect gift to send to your college student or missionary on their birthday. You better believe I’ll be sending a gift just like this to my kiddos when they are older. You can’t have a birthday without a little party! This would also make a great gift for a neighbor or friend. So let’s get started!

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

 

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

You’ll need a few supplies to make a Party in a Can birthday party gift idea:

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  • empty paint can (I bought mine for about $5 at Home Depot. Look in the paint section.)
  • 3 12×12 pieces of scrapbook paper
  • white card stock
  • this printable
  • spray adhesive
  • ribbon

First, you will print out your label. Then I used the print & cut feature with my Silhouette to cut it out in a circle. You could also use a circle cutter or paper trimmer to cut it out.

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

Next I cut 2 pieces of scrapbook paper the same height as my can. You’ll need 2 pieces of 12×12 paper to fit around your can. Be sure to measure & cut a little notch to fit around the handle on each side of the scrapbook paper.

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

I also used my Silhouette to cut a circle for the lid.

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

Then, I used some spray adhesive to put the paper on my can. I love this stuff! It’s one of favorite craft products EVER!!! 🙂

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

Now my can looked like this! Isn’t it cute? ha!

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

Then using the spray adhesive I attached the birthday label right to the front of my can.

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

Now it was time to fill this baby up! ha!

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

Some ideas for your party can:

  • cake mix
  • icing
  • cupcake liner
  • sprinkles
  • confetti
  • candles
  • balloons
  • streamers
  • party favors
  • party decor
  • candy for decorating
  • notes & gift cards

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

Then I put everything inside! It was pretty tight fit, but the mission was accomplished. ha!

Party in a Can birthday party gift idea

Put the lid back on, and then I sealed it with a rubber mallet. I added a tag & can opener on the side with some cute ribbon.

Do you need an easy birthday gift idea for the college student in your life? This party in a can gift idea with a free printable would be perfect.

I love how it turned out! This is THE perfect gift for someone far away. Pop it in the mail, and then just imagine their happy face when they open their package!

Do you need an easy birthday gift idea for the college student in your life? This party in a can gift idea with a free printable would be perfect.

Do you need an easy birthday gift idea for the college student in your life? This party in a can gift idea with a free printable would be perfect.

Do you have a favorite go to gift for birthdays? What would you include in your can? I’d love to hear! Leave a comment below. 🙂

Party in a Can Birthday Gift Idea

Party in a Can Birthday Gift Idea

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Comments

  1. keri @ shaken together says

    May 5, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Ginger – this is SO cute! This party in a can would be SO fun to open!

    Reply
    • Ginger says

      May 7, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you, Keri! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Arden says

    May 5, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    Love this idea!!

    Reply
  3. Janice richardson says

    July 20, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Can you mail a can or does it have to be boxed?:/

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    • ann says

      September 20, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      I was wondering the same thing

      Reply
      • Ginger says

        October 1, 2015 at 11:40 pm

        You could probably mail the sealed can, but it is probably better to stick it inside a box since it has all that cute scrapbook paper on it. You wouldn’t want it to get messed up.

        Reply
  4. Sam says

    June 2, 2016 at 7:14 am

    Perfect! I super adore this idea of yours. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Tina says

    June 15, 2016 at 3:56 am

    Fabulous! These gift ideas were extraordinary. Thank you!

    Reply

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