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8 Crafts To Use Recycled Tin Cans

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Most of us have no problem at all saving up and recycling tin cans.  Whether it’s from soup, veggies, or fruit, those tin cans are stocked in most pantries and are very easy to come by.   If you have been saving some and looking for a great project to make, look at our list of 8 crafts to use your recycled tin cans.

Love working with recycled items? Check out this amazing recycled Crafts book.

birchbark

1- Birch Bark Vase from Jennifer Rizzo

snowman

2- Snowman Hat from Allred Design

lamp

3- Tin Can Lamp Shade from Home-Dzine

utensils

4- Utensil Holder from Madam Criativa

ribbon

5- DIY Ribbon Organizer from Cupcakes and Crinoline

toss

6- Toss Game from See Jane

wreath

7- Tin Can Wreath from Mia Bella Passion

hanging

8- Hanging Flower Vases from Joy Ever After

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  1. Thanks for these suggestions! Tin cans are really useful because they can effectively become storage and can just be turned into these projects.

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