F{fork}, S{spoon} & K{knife} upcyle containers

I made these cute and functional silverware holders to match with my outdoor plate set. Another great project using recycled things!

This is how I used to store the set before I made the upcycle containers. It was always so hard to get the silverware out or in from the metal candy.

 Material
3 cans{I used large tomato sauce cans}, white paint, sand paper, nail/hammer, gems, modpodge, paper, brush, ribbon, beads, bead fix glue, pliers and wire

STEP 1
Make  a hole on each side of the can{for the wire}, paint, let it dry and sand it to obtain a rustic look.

STEP 2
Bend the wire and insert through one hole and secure it using the pliers.

STEP 3
Insert the beads and add a little bit of bead fix glue to them. After you are satisfied with you bead pattern, insert the wire to the other hole. Make sure you bend the wire to make a handle shape.

STEP 4
I printed the letters F{fork}, K{knife} and  S{spoon} and cut them on the same shape as the gems. Using ModPodge, glue the paper letters to the gem and let it dry.

STEP 5
Glue the letter gem to a ribbon and insert the ribbon through the handle holes. Glue the letter gem to the can.

STEP 6
I added extra beads to the center of each can.

 I am very pleased with the way they came out and it is the perfect look for a pool side barbecue!