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marker storage from soup cans

Hello Friends, How are you today?? I have lots to share today along with  a glowing review of the hot new markers so I hope you have a few minutes 🙂 SRM stickers has been reviewing the new alcohol markers from LePlume by Marvy all week with DT reviews and cards!! 
SRM is offering up BIG prizes …the biggest one is a $400 VALUE!!  

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I was lucky enough to have the privilege to review these markers and since marker storage is something a lot of us look for I decided to create some decorative marker “cans” from soup cans.

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I designed the cans for my personal marker storage and in the end decided to give them all away for gifts. I think I need to buy some more soup now…lol. The cellophane bag was recycled from my SRM sticker package. These markers are so affordable they make a great  gift. The hanging tag is from this ribbon tag but, I cut the bottom off.

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Are you wondering what all this marker buzz is??
Jenyfur said it best, “The Le Plume markers are BRAND NEW and alcohol-based, not water-based as Marvy’s previous markers. They are comparable to Copics – they blend, absorb without pilling your card stock, and are amazing markers for only $2.99 each.”

First I have to tell you I was so excited, thrilled & honored when I got the news that I was able to give the markers a try. It didn’t take me long to fall in love with the colors, the selection and the tip on the Le Plume’s. They blend so nicely and work great from tip to tip. I am being 100% honest when I say that I think everyone should start with the LePlume markers to see if coloring is their “thing” once you run out of ink…if you run out….. then it’s time to consider a switch to a refillable marker like Copic. That’s my honest opinion. Check out the Le Plume permanent markers and color chart  here & if you can shop for the markers here.

If you want to decorate some soup cans for gifts here is a tutorial for you. The supply list will be at the bottom of my post.

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Cut strips of paper to fit your cans. If the label removes easily use the soup label as your template. The scalloped edge is from a paper trimmer byMarvy here. Distress your paper then add a white strip at the top and glue or sew to attach it onto your paper strips.

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Die cut your shapes. Love this die from Spellbinders. Use the same colors of distress ink  as your paper strips. Stamp the background with Vintage Photo ( I used this stamp from Penny Black) and add some white pen details. (I dotted the background and added stitching)

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Stamp your flowers with this and color with markers in the same colors as your distress ink.

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Design your layout and add your SRM stickers to each label.

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Use Glossy Accents to adhere the paper strips to your can first so you have a nice finished seam down the back of your can. Curve your labels then glue with Glossy Accents again. Add some white Enamel Accents to the centers of the flowers. Set aside to dry.
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I’m not sure if I will fill these up with candy, markers or cookies for my friends. I still have time to figure that out.
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I have to share the close up. I did use some foam dots in different places on the flowers.
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Are you wondering what the big prize is at SRM ?? A BIG Marvy GIVEAWAY
A set of 24 LePlume PERMANENT Markers (your color choices!). Additionally, a GRAND PRIZE of $400 worth of retail Marvy product will be awarded to one lucky winner at the end of SRM’s feature.(More details at the SRM blog) What are you waiting for?? Hop on over to SRM stickers blog and try for some prizes 🙂 Good luck and thanks for stopping. Hugs,Kathy


P.S. The card was created the same way as I did for the cans except the sentiment is from this …one of SRM ‘s new fancy stickers. Love them!!  For the label’s 14 (die cut by Spellbinders) in the center I stacked some cardboard and glued them together with Glossy Accents. I was happy with the finished look this gave to my card. 


P.S.S. Scroll down to win a $30.00 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp!! 

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  4. Renee VanEpps says

    This is amazing! What a gorgeous upcycle 🙂 Your friends will be thrilled! So glad to hear about the Marvy pens.. I only have 3 Copics, and was planning on spending a fortune at Xmas. I think I’ll start with the Marvy’s, I really appreciate your honesty 🙂

  5. joy says

    Thanks for the great tutorial, Kathy! I am excited to know that these markers blend so beautifully and that they are so much more affordable. Your card is gorgeous, too!

  8. Linda Miller says

    How clever to decorate your soup cans and make them soooo gorgeous. You are truly amazing. Thanks for being in my life to inspire me and make me laugh.

  12. Lori says

    Thanks for the info on the le plume markers…always nice to have a less expensive option. Hopefully Michaels will carry them and with the 40% off coupon..that will make them very inexpensive to try.

  13. Leanne says

    Whatever medium you choose to use, your coloring is always bright & beautiful. I may not visit or comment often, but as a subscriber, I see all your posts.

  19. Kelly Booth says

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE …..You are just Amazing!! I know I tell you this all the time but Seriously….You Are!!! I NEED some SRM Stickers!!! Going to order today!!! xoxoxo!

  20. Cathy P in AZ says

    Amazing stuff, Kathy! I LOVE this idea for SO many gift ideas – pencils, licorice, peppermint sticks…the list goes on and on! Leave it to you to remind us of the simple beauty of upcycling!

  24. Vicki Dutcher says

    This is quite exciting since I am inn the market for new markers! I think I am the only one who is having TERRIBLE luck with copics! Winning would be so cost effective 🙂

  25. Merry says

    Oh wow….I so love the colours and the depth you seem to get on your labels. The cans are brilliant…soup has never looked so good.

  31. dinkuminkum says

    I have used Marvy Le Plume markers for years and I love them – I’m amazed at the degree of shading you can get with the alcohol markers. Your work is exquisite.
    Hugs, Anne P.

  32. Paula (PEP) says

    This is one of the most stunning & inventive projects I have seen. It’s given me a completely different attitude towards soup cans. The co-ordinated colouring & labelling of each is superb & as for the card, that beggars belief. I absolutely LOVE these – so practical & individual too.
    Paula (PEP)
    Thank you so much for sharing this project.

  33. Trina says

    Thanks to you and your awesome project, I went to SRM’s blog and won a set of markers! Thank you so much! I saw another winner in this list of comments; you must be a good luck charm! 😀

  35. Latrice says

    Kathy these are so fantastic! I’m seriously in love with these gifts. You amaze me every time. Have a great weekend with the girls. I’ll be missing you.

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