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8 Tin Can Craft Ideas

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Tin cans are pretty easy to come by.  If you don’t have a supply saved in your craft stash, you’ll want to start setting them aside after you see this post.  Here are 8 craft ideas you can make from a tin can.  What other things have you made from a tin can?

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cubbies

1- Paint Can Cubbies from Martha Stewart

snowman

2- Tin Can Snowman from So You Think You’re Crafty

yarn

3- Yarn Keeper from Mellywood’s Mansion

stilts

4- Coffee Can Stilts from The Mud Pie Makers

vase

5- Birch Bark Vase from Jennifer Rizzo

herbs

6- Hanging Herb Garden from The Garden Glove

windchimes

7- Wind Chimes from Happy Mrs. C

tealight

8- Tin Can Tea Light Holder from Make Fun Creating

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