Comments on: Fat Quarter Project ~ Tin Can Carrier

By: Jodie

Jodie — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:21:34 +0000

This is so precious! It think this would make a very cute party favor at a child’s birthday party or picnic. I am not sure what to do with edges of can that are sharp. Would sandpaper work on cans?

By: Candy from Candied Fabrics

Candy from Candied Fabrics — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:14:55 +0000

GENIUS! Another cool thing I wish I’d had a pattern for when my kids were littler!

By: becky

becky — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:37:33 +0000

totally cute! love the stuffed snake too

By: Wendi Gratz

Wendi Gratz — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:42:38 +0000

Hi all! Just a quick note about the sharp edges. I’ve found that most can openers now leave a nice clean edge on the can itself. I tested on mine and a few friends and they were all good. Test yours (of course) and if you’re worried about it a quick bit of duct tape like Mary Beth suggested should do the trick. Also be aware that once you get the whole thing together the elastic doesn’t stretch far enough to reach the edge of the can.

I include instructions for measuring for other containers – just make sure to use something with straight sides and a flat bottom, like an oatmeal container. But cardboard won’t be nearly as durable as metal and I expect this toy to be dragged around a LOT.

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:40:35 +0000

Awesome project! Thanks for sharing it.

About the sharp edges. I would use a pair of pliers to crimp the edge of the can and then use some duct tape to cover it.
I’ve done this before with success.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:15:00 +0000

How about using a large, plastic coffee can? The dimensions would be different, of course, yet no metal edges.

By: Cindy J

Cindy J — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:02:17 +0000

I agree about the sharp edges…how about an oatmeal container?

By: katie

katie — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:20:45 +0000

I love this idea! Concerned about the sharp edges sometimes left on a tin can though – even when you are careful and check it over!

By: Kelly Braund

Kelly Braund — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:52:01 +0000

Sooo cute! I can see lots of great uses for this over the summer!

By: Collette

Collette — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:37:29 +0000

How completely fun is this???