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Quick And Easy Repurposed Tin Cans

August 22, 2016 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations11 Comments

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Here’s a couple super easy repurposed tin cans that could be used as cute little storage containers for the craft room, planter’s, pencil holders, etc.

Quick and Easy Repurposed Tin Cans

The other day I was going through my craft room thinking what should I make now? I wanted another quick and easy project, as my eyes were zeroing in on my box of newly gunk free tin cans.

Quick And Easy Repurposed Tin Cans

The reason I say gunk free is because the tin cans that I save for repurposing get a good washing, and the Sticky part of the label removed. As for the tin cans that go in recycle bin just get a rinsing.

Quick and easy repurposed tin cans

Repurposed Tin Cans

After cleaning the gunk off of your tin cans start painting them your choice of colors. Mine took two coats of paint.

Once dry take a piece of sandpaper and scuff them up a bit to give them a distressed look.

Repurposed tin cans

Now it’s time to dress them up a bit, and I chose burlap. So for the first three cans I wrapped, and hot glued a piece of burlap around the center of the cans.

Repurposed tin cans

Next I glued some embellishments from my jewelry stash onto the burlap using my hot glue. That’s it for these three! Wasn’t that a quick and easy way to repurpose tin cans?

Easy repurposed cans, great for storage, planters, etc. #repurposed #TinCans
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Another Way To Repurpose Tin Cans

Quick And Easy Repurposed Tin Cans

Now I am going to use some Diamond wrap ribbon for my next set of repurposed tin cans.

Quick And Easy Repurposed Tin Cans

Cut the diamond wrap ribbon into strips long enough to wrap around the top of the tins cans.

Quick And Easy Repurposed Tin Cans

Using my hot glue gun. I glued the diamond strips around the top of each tin can.

Quick And Easy Repurposed Tin Cans

Then I stenciled some wording on to each tin can. (I bought this stencil at Walmart and they came on one sheet with all of these words plus more).

Quick And Easy Repurposed Tin Cans

Super cute tin can storage containers – great for craft room, storing markers… #repurposed
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That’s it for a cute and easy way to repurpose tin cans.

Quick And Easy Repurposed Tin Cans

They make cute planters!

Quick And Easy Repurposed Tin Cans

Or can be used in the craft room for storing craft supplies, like scissors, markers, pens, etc.

What do you think of my quick and easy repurposed tin cans? Which set do you like best, the ones with the burlap and embellishment or the diamond wrapped ribbon?

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Material Needed

Tin Cans
Paint of your choice
Burlap
Hot glue gun
Diamond wrap ribbon
Embellishments
Sandpaper
Paint Brush
Stencils

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  1. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    August 22, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    Linda, I love this! We can always use storage, especially storage that looks this good. I love how you distressed the cans and I am obsessed with burlap! These would be great containers for succulents too, and they would make a nice gift for a family member or friend.

    There are so many things you could use these for, if I used a large coffee can it could be storage for kitchen utensils or craft supplies. Make up brushes, the options are endless. I’m going to start saving cans right away!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      August 22, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      I have a box full of cans so I had to stop saving for a while till I use some of them up. I seen some jars made up like pencils and have been wanting to do some cans that way. Those would make great teachers gifts for the grandkids to give. Your right the sky is the limit what you could do. I think stuff them with cookies wrapped in colorful Cellophane for little gifts. You got my head a spinning now, LOL. Hope I can sleep tonight, and not be up all night making notes and drawing pictures.

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  2. Michelle says

    August 23, 2016 at 11:17 am

    I love the colors you chose and how you added the diamond strips and burlap ribbon. Everything just works so nicely together. We’ve got tons of tin cans that we’ve saved, just in case. This is is perfect.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      August 23, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks Michelle! I love these colors, just the right amount of pop of color but not to bright. Tin can crafts are fun, I have a box full. Plus I collect more today while cooking for this weeks lunches.

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  3. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    August 25, 2016 at 3:33 am

    You know you had me at tin cans. I have quite the stash somewhere here and now you have given me plenty more ideas. I may just borrow one and link back to you. Thank you Linda.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      August 25, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      LOL, there fun to repurpose. If you need something quick and easy grab a can. I’ve been using mine, but my stash keeps growing.

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  4. Sarah Jean says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:39 am

    I hate throwing things out and just love bringing new life into an object meant for the trash.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      August 25, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      I am the same way! I think tin cans and jars are my favorite to repurpose because they make great storage containers.

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  5. Carol @ the red painted cottage says

    August 28, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Love your colors and the way you enhanced your cans, Linda! Both ways looks lovely.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 6, 2016 at 6:36 am

      Thank you Carol! Just a little paint and some embezzlement goes a long ways on a tin can. Such a easy way to reuse something that normally goes into the trash.

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