I grew up making recycled tin can pencil cups covered in all sorts of things. I never made one though with a fun tie on it though. This is the perfect kid project but I could see making one myself … Read More ...
How to make an adorable Chewbacca container
Now this adorable Chewbacca container features pencils but I’m wondering what it might look like with a silly plant like a succulent or spider plant coming out of the top? Well, whatever you want to put in it this Chewbacca … Read More ...
Tin cans with pretty graphics make great cactus planters
Are you like me and buy something because the label is so pretty? You just love the graphic and art on the packaging? Well, if so why not use them to plant cactus in. Pop on over to the link … Read More ...
A whole bunch of cool recycled tin can patterns
If you like making things out of recycled tin cans pop on over to Tinplate Girl and check all the cool patterns (some free and some for purchase!)
How to make recycled soda can flowers
Now I’ve made recycled tin can flowers but Crissy of the blog Crissy’s Crafts has really out done herself with these flowers! See her awesome tutorial on how to make dimensional recycled soda can flowers along with really pretty photos … Read More ...
How to make a recycled tin can windsock
Over at Kelli’s blog Random Thoughts of a Supermom she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a patriotic recycled tin can windsock. I love these and will be sure to make some to add to my recycled … Read More ...
Altoid Tin Candle
Traveling this spring, and want to bring along your favorite scents? Grab an old Altoid tin and revamp it into a candle, using the tutorial from Design Sponge that takes you from revamping the outside to getting your favorite scents … Read More ...
Can Lid Magnets
While some reuse their glass jars, most (myself included) simply recycle the pieces of any tin cans they use. Now, thanks to this great tutorial from Whip Up, you can now use those can lids to make gorgeous magnets … Read More ...