Beautiful Ways to Repurpose Paint Cans.
There’s no need to throw away those old paint cans – with a little creativity, you can make a paint can upcycle project to be used into useful and decorative items. Check out these clever ideas for recycling old paint cans into something new and exciting!
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Upcycling is an amazing way to use old things and make them something new. Projects like turning a used paint can into a pencil holder, or planter for flowers will be sure to keep boredom at bay!
20 Clever Paint Can Upcycles
Paint cans are great because they’re easy to upcycle– and free. They are also very durable and no matter what the idea you have in mind to upcycle your paint can, it will withstand the transformation. So don’t wait any longer and check out the inspiration I have gathered to help you see what beauty is left in an old paint with these upcycle projects. You’ll be surprised at how many different things you can make from one simple used paint or even a tin can!
- Repurpose a Paint Can into a Hanging Flower Holder – by Knick of Time
- Turn Empty Paint Cans into Oxidized Copper Planters – by A Beautiful Mess
- Paint Can Ice Bucket Upcycle – by Hey Let’s Make Stuff
- Antique Crock Inspired Paint Cans – by The Crowned Goat
- DIY Planter: Step by Step Instructions – by Upcycle My Stuff
- 2 Greats to Upcycle Old Paint Cans – by Hometalk
- Paint Can Craft: Upcycle Paint Can into a Decorative Vase – by Crafts by Courtney
- The Rocky Bucket – by Centsational Style
- Paint Can Trick or Treat Buckets – by Old Salt Farm
- Party in a Can: Birthday Gift Idea – Crafting Chicks
- Paint Can Party Favors – by See Vanessa Craft
- DIY Tin Can Portable Rocket Stove – by 1001 Gardens
- High Functioning Coat Hooks – by Instructables
- Rusty Paint Can Planters – by Little Vintage Cottage
- DIY Birch Bark Vases – by Jennifer Rizzo
- DIY Punch Lanterns – by Mom Spark
- Tin Can Caddy – by Cynthia Shaffer
- Anthropologie Inspired Circles Mirror – by Dollar Store Crafts
- Storage Unit from Cans – by Instructables
- Tin Can Organizer – by Knick of Time
What is your favorite thing to upcycle, and what have you made from it?
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