The Making of a Centerpiece-- Glitter Can

When I posed the question to my fiance "What do you think about using Coke cans as centerpieces at the wedding?" I was given a rather disapproving look. I then showed him my creation and he immediately perked up saying, "That's a Coke can? Cool!"

That's when I knew this little DIY was going to be a big hit at the wedding. It's a simple DIY project that only takes about a day to start and finish. 



Step 1: Coke Cans


 Seriously, this was step one. I took the coke cans and slightly crushed them. Just enough to make it a bit more of an angle




Step 2: Paint the Cans

This is where it get's a bit messy and fun!                                                         I started to paint the cans a few different colors. Since we were doing all shades of purple I went for a bit more of an ombre effect. I did light violets to dark purples. It takes about 3-4 coats to fully cover up the can but if you let them dry long enough between it shouldn't be a problem.

     Step 3: Glitter Time

Now I've heard it said that Glitter is the herpes of all craft supplies. And I don't disagree. Glitter get's everywhere so beware of sneaky glitter. We had it in the carpets for months afterwards. My husband still cringes when he hears I have a project with glitter.

I took one of my dried cans and put on a thin layer of the same paint color and then also painted the top of the can.

You could use Modge Podge, but I had not be introduced to it's magic yet so I used just paint. But I painted a thin layer and then sprinkled the glitter on. I also dunked the top of the Coke can into the glitter until it was a good thick layer. Magically I didn't have any problems with glitter fallout but I would suggest putting a layer of Podge Modge or Glue Spray over top just in case.

This is the final product. The picture in the middle is what it looked like with all the other decorations and centerpieces.

This uncomplicated project was one of my favorites! When it started getting dark and we began lighting the tea lights at each table the glitter cans picked up the light and bounced it all over creating a really magical tablescape.

If you have any great and effortless DIY centerpiece designs send them in and they may be featured on A Touch of Glitter!