i think i "can"

 After seeing the VERY creative "Christmas talisman" Darla fabricated,

 I tried MY hand at it.  (Well, my husband's hand, actually, since

 he was the one who did the bending of the tin can lids.)

MY part was to wield the can opener and select the pictures --

the hard part, you know...

I still need to find a couple more tabs for hangers

and a bauble or two to decorate the corners like Darla did.

But meanwhile, I'm enjoying this creative venture

(and trying to figure out a menu or two that will supply some more can lids)!

By the way, when you're over at Darla's blog,
BE SURE to use the sidebar "index" and take a look
at her OTHER talismans.  They are SO interesting!
 Disclaimer:  I am not a promoter or "believer" in talismans in the traditional sense.
I think of these as purely ornamental.

our of the corner

 Purchased years ago in a thrift store - just because it had "potential" 

 and hidden charm -  it silently occupied a corner of the garage.

 Well, no more!  

Look at all the storage!

(And that's a clothes hamper at the bottom!)

We deliberately left the old decal and a bit of original paint

to honor its vintage state.