How to make DIY faux punched tin

If metal-based art is your thing, pay attention. Suzy Myers, crafter extraordinaire and author of Suzy's Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom, is about to rock your world by showing you how to make your own punched tin art pieces for very little expense. Myer's background in fine art and graphic design make her designs really stand out!
Your first step is to head to your local dollar store and purchase "disposable" foil cookie sheets. Next, collect the following supplies: knitting needle, 16" x 20" canvas, copper acrylic paint, black cardstock, hot glue and paper the size of the cookie sheet, printed with your preferred pattern or design. Myers' fabulous website provides several free templates, with more available to subscribers.
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To create the punched pattern, cut off the edges of the cookie sheet then retrace the design onto the metal. With a thick towel beneath the cookie sheet, go over the design again, this time punching small holes along the lines with the knitting needle.
For the frame, use the copper paint on the canvas and to create a pattern on 1" strips of black cardstock. Glue the cookie sheet into place on the canvas, then glue the cardstock strips into place.
Visit the Sitcom for Myers' detailed instructions, including her tips and tricks for making this piece truly stand out.
Don't get rid of your old tin cookie sheets -- their flat backs can create some valuable real estate around your house. Simply painting or covering them in fabric creates a completely personalized serving tray or catch-all space. Make an adorable message chalkboard for the kitchen by using chalkboard paint.
Got kids? In addition to practical uses like containing messy art projects, cookie sheets can be converted to toys! Magnet boards and road trip travel game kits are just a few of the fun ways in which these versatile baking utensils can be used.
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What creative ways have you found to make use of cookie sheets? Let us know in the comments, and please share these ideas!