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Tin Can Projects

Find many craft projects using tin cans. A great way to craft green and recycle soup, tuna, and other small tin cans.

Tin Can Crafts

Explore this collection of tin can crafts. Find creative ways to recycle empty tin cans into fun craft projects. You can also submit your tin can craft project to be included in this collection.

Bat Treat Cup

Find out how to use a tin can to make a treat cup that looks like a bat.

Cat Treat Cup

Use a tin can to make a treat cup that looks like a cat.

Craft Stick Vase or Pencil Holder

You can make these decorative tabletop or desk containers using either tin cans or bathroom tissue rolls.

Eyeball Picture Craft

Use a couple of tuna cans to make this unique eyeball picture shared by Barbara.

Mosaic Tin Can Vase or Planter Craft

Gillian made this fun vase or planter using a tin can and scraps from stained glass projects.

Ladybug Treasure Holder

Instructions for making a ladybug using a tuna can.

Tin Can Candy Holder Craft

Sharon de Gois shows us how she uses tin cans to as candy holders to give as gifts.

Tin Can Luminary Craft

Find out how you can create a beautiful luminary by recycling a tin can!

Tin Can Pencil Holder Craft

Linda shared these photos of easy pencil holders she made using tin cans.

Tin Can Pumpkin Candy Holder

Find out how you can make a cute pumpkin candy holder out of a tin can.

Tin Can Tealight Candle Holder Craft

Sharon de Gois shows us how she made a fun tealight candle holder and storage container using a tin can.

Tuna Can Bunny

Instructions for making a bunny shaped easter basket using a tin can.

Wind Sock Craft

Make this wind sock using a tin can and crepe paper.

Wishing Well

Instructions for making a miniature wishing well using a tin can and popsicle sticks.

Candemonium

Recyle some cans to make a bonko for great after-dinner music.

Cauldron Desk Accessory

Here is an easy craft to make and store your paperclips, rubber bands, or other desk accessories.

Clip Art Candle Holders

Use your computer to make these fun candle holders.

Easter Bunny Basket

This would be cute on a table as a place setting for Easter brunch or dinner.

Easter Chick Basket

This would also be cute on a table as a place setting for Easter brunch or dinner. Maybe alternate the Easter Bunny basket with the Easter Chick basket on your table.

Elephant Pencil Holder

Not only is this pencil holder cute, but it is useful as well!

Mechanic's Pencil Holder

Here's a fun Father's Day present.

Pen Holder Collage

Make a pen holder featuring someone's favorite things - any hobby or interest can be used, you just need pictures of the thing you want to put on it!

Rainbow Caddy

Follow these directions and transform an empy tuna can into a fancy rainbow caddy.

Snowman Treat Cup

This is a fun winter craft project for kids and adults alike.

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