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Tin Can Crafts

Find many craft projects using tin cans. A great way to craft green and recycle soup, tuna, and other small tin cans.
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
Use a couple of tuna cans to make this unique eyeball picture shared by Barbara.
Ladybug Treasure Holder
Instructions for making a ladybug using a tuna can.
Tin Can Luminary Craft
Find out how you can create a beautiful luminary by recycling a tin can!
Tin Can Pumpkin Candy Holder
Find out how you can make a cute pumpkin candy holder out of 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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