this is from my word pad notes (I paste pics but can not put back online). She said: You need 2 pop cans. remove the top of the pop cans down to the shoulder of the can, (so you are left with 2 aluminum drinking cups, is what they look like)You can do this easily with a sharp pair of scissors as the aluminum is easy to cut. Next you have to cut the spokes down the sides of the cans-I made a template that was a piece of paper that fit around the can, divided into 8 equal sections, a bit over an inch each, I mark the spokes at the top and bottom of the can, then cut them on a diagonal, mark onegets cut over to mark 2 and so on.IMPORTANT! each can has to be cut in opposite directions, one slants left to right and the next right to left, or they wont fit together and you will go crazy figuring it out. Now poke a hole thru the bottom of each can in the center. To attach them together its easiest to string them on a piece of wire facing each other, held up by coffee cans or what ever. Just fold the 2 spokes together forming a point and then do the next one till you are done. Then the gal who did them first hung them vertically, several stacked together on a wire. the use of a wooden bead between them acts as a bearing so they spin freely. I placed mine on a wire horizontally like a flower and attached to a stake. Its actually easy, its just hard to describe and the person who did them first did a much better job, I hope this helps All above directions are from another person. I did not keep the name in my notes tho. (but her pics are great) I think this is one set of instructions that should be in the FAQS.

I used nails like the ones you use for tin on roofs cause they have a flat top also on the legs I used paneling nails plus I put a small bead in the center to give it a little 'sparkle'.

Thank you Robert... :) Great ideas! I'd have never thought of using the stained glass paint...I have a whole box of that I got at a yard sale. I also posted on the trash to treasure forum and Jutes sent me a link on making the flowers. A great hint there was using steel wool to smooth the edges. I think I'm about ready to make butterflies and zinnias, I just need a few more colored cans! Cherry

Toomuchglass, I will try to write out the directions for you. You will need: 5 soda cans 4 bottle caps 4 flat backed black glass marbles scissors (I used cheap Dollar Store scissors) paper crimping tool spray primer green spray paint red acrylic paint paint brush E6000 glue 6 1/2" x 10 1/4" cardboard or wood black permanent marker or paint pen wire For the two bodies, remove tabs from cans. For each can press on rim to bend top down. Do the same for the bottome rim. Step on middle of can to flatten body further. Cut through opening and down to bottom of remaining cans, then cut tops and bottoms off. These will be for the legs. Cut four 3/4" x 8 1/4" strips for hind legs. Cut four 1/2" x 8 1/4" strips for forelegs. Crimp all the legs with crimper. Freehand draw a pattern for feet. Trace eight feet onto remaining pieces of cans and cut out. Spray prime everything including bottle caps, then spray paint green. Paint inside of opening red for mouth. Glue marbles to inside of bottle caps for eyes. Glue feet to legs, then legs and eyes to bodies. Paint your sign anyway you want, then add wire as hanger. Glue frogs to back of sign. If your sign and frogs will be outside use GE Silicone II for Windows and Doors as the glue. Also use wood for the sign instead of cardboard. Use exterior paints to paint frogs and sign. I hope this makes sense. If you have any questions, just ask and I'll try to explain it better.