7 Sustainable Ways To Upcycle Used Tin Cans
Creative Ways To Upcycle Tin Cans For Your Home
Do you have some tin cans hanging around? Here are 7 Sustainable Ways To Upcycle Used Tin Cans that you can do today.
Tin cans are a common household item that often ends up in the recycling bin or, unfortunately, in landfills.
However, with a little creativity and some DIY skills, tin cans can be transformed into beautiful and functional objects.
In this blog post, we will explore ten creative ideas for upcycling tin cans, allowing you to give them a second life while adding a touch of style and sustainability to your home decor.
First you have a charming owl made from cleaned tin cans, some art paper, and some googly eyes. It is a very cute decoration for your garden or your child’s bedroom.
Speaking of your garden, there are a couple of crafts here that are very cool planters which you can also do for your plants.
Want something nostalgic? Create some tin can telephones which your kids would absolutely love doing with their friends, or better, with you!
Whatever you choose from this list, we’re sure that you would create any of them with only a handful of materials. Do it yourself, with your family, or with your friends!
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Check Out The Unique Ways Of Upcycling Tin Cans Below
Feel free to browse through this list of tissue paper crafts that we have carefully curated.
With 7 unique ways, each offering its own charm, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from for your crafting endeavors.
Take your time and explore the variety, allowing your little one to assist you in selecting the upcycling craft.
Although, these crafts are intended for adults, kids and beginners will also appreciate the creative possibilities they offer.
Whatever your preference, simply click on the provided link to access the designer’s page and begin your upcycling journey.
No login or sign-up is required—just gather your supplies and let your creativity shine. If you particularly enjoy a design, consider leaving a kind note for the designer to show your appreciation!
Colorful Tin Can Owl Craft
A cute upcycled bird craft using used tin cans.
Designer: iHeartCraftyThings
Materials Used:
- Aluminum/Tin Can
- Craft Felt Sheets
- Yarn
- Puffy Paint
- Bottle Caps
- Googly Eyes
- Hot Glue Gun
- Scissors
Completion Time: 1 Hour
Size: Medium
Format: Written
DIY Tin Can Planters
Perfect for those who have their own gardens that wants to reuse their tin cans for their plants.
Designer: Aimsy of Aimsy’s Antics
Materials Used:
- Tin Cans
- Patterned napkins
- Sealer
- White Spray Paint
- Outdoor Mod Podge glue
- Decoupage brushes
- Hammer
- Nail
- Soil/Compost
- Chosen Plant
Completion Time: 1-2 hours
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Upcycled Easter Baskets From Tin Cans
Very affordable way to give your children a unique Easter basket.
Designer: Claire of Pillar Box Blue
Materials Used:
- Tin cans
- Spring Gift Wrap
- Rotary Paper Cutter and Mat.
- Spray paint
- Wine corks
- Garden Wire
- Awl With A Wooden Handle
- Pliers
- Matte Mod Podge
- Foam Brush.
Completion Time: 1 hour
Size: Large
Format: Written
Reuse Cookie Tins with Mod Podge
A tutorial on how to reuse your cookie tins with mod podge.
Designer: Amy of Mod Podge Rocks
Materials Used:
- Recycled tins
- Fabric Leftovers
- Acrylic Paint
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Craft Knife
- Rotary Cutter
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Ribbon
- Buttons
- Craft glue
Completion Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Tin Can Telephones
A fun and nostalgic toy for your kids.
Designer: Kathaleen of Brilliant Little Ideas
Materials Used:
- Old Tin Cans
- Spray Paint
- Good Quality String
- Nail
- Hammer
Completion Time: Less than an hour
Size: Medium
Format: Written and Video Tutorial
Repurposed Tin Can Wall Pocket Planters
A planter craft that is very customizable
Designer: Michelle of Our Crafty Mom
Materials Used:
- Empty Tin Cans
- Mod Podge
- Moss
- White Chalk Paint
- Pink Paint
- Foam Brush
- Floral Foam
- Faux Flowers
Completion Time: 40 minutes
Size: Large
Format: Written
Tin Can Ladybug and Bee Garden Decoration
A cute tin can craft for your garden
Designer: Leah of DIYnCrafts
Materials Used:
- Tin cans
- Spray Paint
- Black Foam Paper
- Googly eyes
- Floral wire
- Ribbon
- Garden stake
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Hot glue sticks
- Nail
- Hammer
- Metal cutters
Completion Time: 1 hour
Size: Medium
Format: Written
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