I gained some inspiration for this project when I saw the cute denim bird that my friend and fellow blogger Beverly @ Across the Blvd. made for her burlap and denim wreath.   It is so cute and you can see her project HERE.

I looked around my craft supplies, and I found a stash of tin can lids.  I  knew I’d think of something to do with them eventually!   I couldn’t resist doing a little embossing with the wings.   I made the birds and then wondered how I was going to display them.

I turned back to my supply stash.   I was determined to start and finish this project in an evening.   I found some beautiful paper and thought about using it as a background for the birds, but I didn’t have a frame large enough for all the birds to fit nicely into.  Then I spied some left over vinyl chalkboard contact paper and knew that I had found the solution.   Score!    Love a project that can not only be completed in one evening, but you also have everything you need in your craft supplies!

Here is a quick tutorial:

Supplies I used for this project:

• 5 tin can lids
• craft paint 
• paint brushes
• 38 gauge embossing foil
• embossing stylist
• aluminium foil
• scissors
• tooth picks
• jewelry wire
• silver spray paint
• glue gun / glue sticks
• foam board
• vinyl chalkboard contact paper
• brayer
• Bistro chalk Markers
• removable mounting squares