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12 Pretty Ways to Use an Ordinary Tin Can

By Manuela Williams

12 Cute Tin Can Upcycle Projects.

You know I love a good upcycle! Especially when it uses an everyday type of object. I’m sure most of us have empty cans of some sort. So instead of putting them in recycling put them to use! Here are 12 Pretty Ways to Use an Ordinary Tin Can.

12 Pretty Ways to Use an Ordinary Tin Can- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

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Upcycling is such a great way to save money, reduce waste, and making something fun and new, all at the same time!

12 Ways to Re-use Old Tin Cans

Before you start on your tin can upcycle projects, here are some things to consider:

  • Very Thrifty! Most of these would cost you practically nothing to make! You will have most of the craft supplies already in your stash and you will have old tin cans lying around!
  • Make great planters. I saw a lot of ideas to use tin cans as planters for small plants around the house. You can decorate the cans or keep them plain; whatever your heart desires!
  • Be sure to wash and dry. When you are done with your can, be sure to wash all the food residue away, and then remove the sticker/label (Avery has some good tips on how to do this). I like to dry my cans after they’re clean so they don’t start to rust too.

1. Shabby Chic Decor

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I love how these shabby chic tins use vintage jewelry! See how to make them at Fox Hollow Cottage.

2. Paper Wrapped Cans
12 Pretty Ways to Use an Ordinary Tin Can- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

Tin cans simply wrapped in pretty paper from Recyclart. These would be great for a themed party, baby shower, or bridal shower for table decorations! Simple and can be changed to match the colors and theme!

3. Tin Can Caddy

12 Pretty Ways to Use an Ordinary Tin Can- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

A practical and pretty shabby chic tin can caddy from Shabby Chic Inspired. This would be great for a craft room, office space, or in the bathroom.

4. Tin Can Organizers

12 Pretty Ways to Use an Ordinary Tin Can- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

Scrapbook supplies embellish these tin can organizers from Blissful Roots. Use paper to match your home space and tidy up tons of areas around the house!

5. DIY Floral Container Covers

12 Pretty Ways to Use an Ordinary Tin Can- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

DIY floral container covers for tin cans from Wedding Chicks is a great way to decorate on a budget! Fill them with fresh flowers to bring even more color to the tables.

6. Candle Holder

12 Pretty Tin Can Upcycle Projects- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

This burlap-covered tin can candle holder from Red Chandelier is so shabby chic and useful. It will collect all your melting wax and look cute doing it!

7. Vintage Halloween Decor

12 Pretty Tin Can Upcycle Projects- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

Create some Halloween decor from old tin cans to spruce up your home this fall! See how Fox Hollow Cottage makes these with everyday craft supplies.

8. Fall Table Decor

12 Pretty Tin Can Upcycle Projects- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

I really like these fall-themed tin cans from Fox Hollow Cottage. The colors and embellishments bring a nice warm, cozy feel to your house!

9. Tin Can Lights

12 Pretty Tin Can Recycle DIY Projects- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

Create this hanging tin can light set for Christmas or all year long! Recyclart shows you how to create this fun, wall decor from tin cans!

10. Tin Can Pumpkins

12 Pretty Tin Can Recycle DIY Projects- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

Make some cute tin can pumpkins in a few simple steps! Create Craft Love shows you how to turn ordinary tin cans into some cute fall decorations!

11. Closet Organizer

12 Pretty Tin Can Recycle DIY Projects- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

Use several tin cans to make a closet organizer! This would be great for scarves or other small clothing items! Running With Sisters has this cute idea.

12. Tin Can Wreath

12 Pretty Tin Can Recycle DIY Projects- For a fun and frugal way to make some new home décor, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycle #craft #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

Create a wreath out of tin cans to spruce up your door! Hometalk shows you how to make this wreath in just a few steps!

Isn’t it amazing what you can do with an ordinary tin can! I’m so inspired to upcycle some cans for organizers to use in my office re-do! I hope you’re inspired to do something pretty with your tin cans too!

What is your favorite upcycle project that you’ve done?

12 Pretty Ways to Use an Ordinary Tin Can- If you want to make some new home décor on a budget, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycling #crafting #recycle #diyProject #ACultivatedNest

12 Pretty Ways to Use an Ordinary Tin Can- If you want to make some new home décor on a budget, try these tin can upcycles! There are so many pretty ways to use an ordinary tin can! | #upcycling #crafting #recycle #DIY #ACultivatedNest

You might also be interested in: 20 Thrifty Upcycled Denim Projects

20 Thrifty Upcycled Denim Projects

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Comments

  1. Gretchen Peacock says

    April 10, 2013 at 11:16 am

    I reuse items all the time including tin cans. These ideas have inspired me to do even more. Thanks.

  2. Sue says

    April 10, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I love all of these ideas you’ve compiled here! I am surely going to create me some pretties using these ideas. 🙂 Sue

  3. Glenda says

    April 10, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Lots of cute ideas! Thanks for sharing these with us.

  4. Brenda Kula-Pruitt says

    April 10, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Boy, what a bunch of creative people with those cans! I had a few I washed and kept around for awhile. Then I didn’t do anything with them and they ended up getting thrown out. I will remember this!
    Brenda

  5. Lisa Lynn says

    April 10, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Great ideas! We don’t use very many cans in our house…but when we do, I’m saving them. 🙂

  6. kathleen grace says

    April 10, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    Honestly, these aare some of the best recycling ideas I have seen. I really really love the moss covered cans!

  7. Theresa H. Roach says

    April 11, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Well, you will have me digging in the garbage:) I just threw out some cans! Love the burlap ones! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

  8. Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita says

    April 11, 2013 at 9:31 am

    Very cute ideas!

  9. Tammy says

    April 11, 2013 at 9:35 am

    I have a million tin cans that I need to do something with. Love all these ideas, especially the moss covered cans. So creative! Best wishes for a wonderful day. Tammy

  10. Vee says

    April 11, 2013 at 9:42 am

    What fun! I’m working on a tin can redo these days myself. Have the can set aside, the wrapper ready to go, and the mod podge comes next. I had been wondering about spraying the can, but after seeing some here that are not sprayed, I think I’ll just make it easy. It’ll just be a little fun container for transporting flowers and probably not something that would be saved as a treasure anyway.

  11. cindy says

    April 11, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Those are all great ideas, I think I will use them for my next girls club crafting night! Thanks. CIndy

    • Manuela says

      April 11, 2013 at 2:15 pm

      That sounds like fun – glad to be able to give you some ideas!

  12. Melanie says

    April 11, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Great ideas and very pretty…though honestly, so many cute crafts, so little time! 🙂

    • Manuela says

      April 11, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      LOL! Oh I know!

  13. Recreateanddecorate says

    April 11, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Ok these are too cute! My wheels are spinning!!

  14. Deanna says

    April 11, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    Love this!

    Great ideas and good projects to do with my girls!

    Thanks!

  15. Mardell says

    April 12, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    You have cornered the market for great projects using recycled cans! I like them all. My inspiration is getting in gear; thanks for sharing.

  16. Traci says

    April 13, 2013 at 2:07 am

    These are all great ideas for transforming a simple can into a work of art. Thanks for the inspiration.

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