You want to create a tree shape with your cans... For the trunk of the tree. put three on the bottom and then three on the top of those, gluing the sides of them together with hot glue. Next, form the first row of six cans by gluing the sodes of the cans together, then centering and gluing to the trunk (3 cans in 2 rows) you created. Make sure the bottom of the can faces out. The next row will have 5 cans, the next row has 4, then 3, then 2, and then finally the 1 for the top.

At this point you can spray paint your can tree green (or whatever color you desire) to resemble a tree.

Take your strands of lights and push one or two lights up between the cans so you can see the light shining between the bottoms of the cans. Secure with duct tape in the back if needed.

To hang your tree outside, glue onto a piece of plywood or if its for inside you can use foam core board.

As an option you can paint or use stickers on the bottom of the cans to decorate the tree with ornaments or even put a star on top.

Be creative!

Tip From Dorothy Hall: "I have been making these for years only I use 55 cans for tree and 8 cans for trunk. Now I must share with you... Hot Glue WILL NOT tolerate cold weather and/or temperature changes. Cans will pop apart. Liquid Nails or Aluminum adhesive is the only thing I have found to be lasting."