Rooted & Repurposed: Tin Can Makeover with IOD Transfers (Free Project Guide Inside!)

Welcome to the very first edition of The Maker’s Table—a creative weekly from Steel Roots Market where we gather to share inspiration, celebrate slow creativity, and make something meaningful with what we already have.

This week’s featured project is a charming upcycled tin can makeover using the Ephemeral Melange IOD Transfer Pad, a touch of paint, and your own creative spark. Whether you turn it into a planter, a utensil holder, or a sweet gift container, this is one of those little transformations that brings everyday beauty into your space.

This Week's Project: Tin Can Planter Makeover

What started as a simple recycled can is now a lovely cottage-inspired piece, perfect for herbs, flowers, or small gifts. I added a few IOD transfer scraps to our mini garden stake surfaces for a bonus idea using the small labels from this amazing transfer pad—and I’ll show you exactly how inside the video! The video link is in the guide. 

This project is easy to adapt, beginner-friendly, and a great way to explore the creative potential of your transfer stash.

Get the Free Printable Project Guide

I’ve created a free downloadable PDF called The Maker’s Table that includes:

• A photo-filled look at the project

• A full supply list

• Bonus ideas for using your transfer labels

• Links to the exact products I used

• And... a subscriber-only $5 coupon code for orders over $50

Click here to download the guide now
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Featured Supplies in This Project:

• Ephemeral Melange IOD Transfer Pad

• Mini Garden Stakes (available in my shop)

• Chalk Couture Transfer

• Soft chalk paints, waxes + sealer

• tin can - cleaned

You’ll find links to all of these inside the PDF so you can shop or gather what you need.

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

Want to see the whole process?
Click below to watch the full video on YouTube:

➡️ Youtube Video - Tin Can Makeover

💛 A Note from My Maker’s Table

This series is just beginning, but my hope is that each edition of The Maker’s Table gives you a gentle spark of inspiration—a reason to sit down, gather your tools, and create something that brings you joy.

Thanks so much for being here.

Rooted in creativity,
Carrie