Pop Can Purses

One day I had a crazy idea to turn used soda cans into a funky purse.

I started by painting the outside of a wooden box gold and lining the inside with rich velvety ultra suede. Is that a condradiction of terms? Velvety and Ultra Suede?


I cut several cans apart and arranged them like a puzzle until they covered the entire outside of the box. I used a thick adhesive to attach the soda cans to the wood box.


I used an actual "pull tab" to hook the chain on the side. The chain can be removed and I could use my purse for a really cool box for remote controls. Or for a jewelry box. Or a recipe box. Or just for a purse. I decided to use it just for a purse.


One day I wore my pop can purse to a hoighty toighty arty party. It was a hit and a really great conversation starter.


My husband doesn't "get" them.
They're kinda funky. Kinda wierd. Kinda like me.
Guess that says a lot!