Celebrate a special occasion with something totally unique! Bake a cake in a can for your special person to open and marvel […]
Pringles Can Beaver Craft
Use construction paper and a few other basic materials to turn Pringles cans into a colony of beavers. It’s easy […]
Park Explorer Kit
When the kids go out to explore, send one of these park explorer kits along with them. Made from […]
Baseball Pen Holder
Felt and dimensional craft paint turn an ordinary vegetable or soup can into a fun baseball-themed pen or pencil holder. […]
Tin Can Wind Chimes
Decorate a porch with these colorful wind chimes made from recycled tin cans. Experiment with different sizes and shapes to […]
Tin Can Snowman
This cute snowman is made with tin cans and homemade puffy paint. Hang your snowman inside or out and enjoy […]
Back to School Countdown Can
A fun and inexpensive way to count your way down to the first day of school! Each pencil flag hides […]
Soda Can Lanterns
Make cool lanterns using from recycled soda cans. This is a frugal craft that teens can make these to hang […]
Ocean Diorama
Turn a tin can, sand, rope, and some maps into a diorama of ocean and beach items. These pretty decorations […]
Football Pen Holder
Start with a recycled can and some felt to make this football pen holder for Father’s Day. Change the message […]
Rainbow Wind Chime
Make a pretty rainbow wind chime with recycled cans. It’s easy to make using different sizes of cans that nest.
DIY Herb Pot
Turn an empty can, some burlap, ribbon and glue into a rustic planter in no time. Give your plants a […]
Recycled Can Christmas Centerpiece
Believe it or not, these beautiful centerpieces start with empty soup cans! From there, add simple decorations to create jaw-dropping […]
Colored Pencil Can
Colored Pencil Can This colored pencil can is pretty and functional! What makes this holder special is that the pencils […]
Coffee Can Drum
Coffee Can Drum Kids love music and banging on pots, pans, and plastic containers. Combine their creativity with their musical […]
Coffee Can Scarecrow
This adorable scarecrow is made from a coffee can. It looks so festive on the porch, on the mantel, or […]
Tin Planters
Turn empty tin cans into gorgeous flower pots. Add a plant and you have a very inexpensive, thoughtful gift that […]
Cereal Box Robot
Turn empty boxes, lids, cans and other items into a one-of-a-kind robot. Let your imagination run wild with this recycled […]
Recycled Patriotic Utensil Holder
Make a festive utensil holder for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or anytime you are feeling patriotic. A fun […]
My Heart “Beats” for You, Valentine
Would you guess that this darling candy container is made from a tuna can, spray paint and a few other […]
Recycled Storage Containers
Turn empty cans into handy storage containers to hold paintbrushes and markers, makeup, office supplies, or whatever else you need […]
Duck Tape Recycled Robot
Instead of tossing your empty cereal box in the recycle bin, save it to make this fun robot kid craft! […]
Tin Can Telephone
You remember the old tin can telephone game you played when you were a kid, don’t you? Your parents probably […]
Recycled Can Spring Vase
Turn an empty can into a cute spring vase, filled with flowers! This project is very easy and kid friendly, […]
Turkey Windsock
Turn an empty can into a cute turkey windsock this fall. It makes such a festive decoration.
Dream Big Wall Hanging
Create an inspirational “Dream Big” wall plaque using recycled materials and some glitter. What a wonderful recycling project for kids (or […]
Apple Painted Can
Paint a can to look like an apple. What a fun way to give a beloved teacher something handmade and special!
Tuna Can Seder Plate
Celebrate Passover with a Seder plate made with tuna cans. It’s a wonderful recycling project for kids.
Crib Rails Planter
When it’s time to convert the crib to a toddler bed, turn the rails into a vertical planter. After an […]
Pringle Can Mummy
This Pringle can mummy is a fun recycled Halloween craft for younger children. Mummy crafts are very versatile because you can […]
Soup Can Succulent Planters
Turn soup cans into cool planters for succulents. This is such an easy and fun upcycle craft project.
Packing Tape Drum Set
Make a cute drum that sounds pretty good when played. It starts with an empty coffee can and packing tape.
R2-D2 Pencil Holder
Star Wars fans everywhere will love this pencil holder that looks like the adorable droid, R2-D2! Kids of all ages […]
Printable Indoor Toss Game
This printable indoor toss game is a great way to spend a rainy afternoon. It’s easy and fun!
Craft Supply Organizer
Turn a plain wooden crate and empty cans into a fashionable and functional desktop organizer! This inexpensive project will help keep […]
Giving Money in a Pop Top Can
Looking for a clever way to give money as a gift? Hide it in a pop top can! When it’s […]
Snickers Candy Bouquet
Make a Snickers Candy Bouquet in a ‘chocolate vase’ to give to someone special. A wonderful gift for a birthday, […]
Shark Boxes
While originally created for Valentine’s Day to collect cards, this is a fun shark craft in general that kids will […]
Coffee Can Bird Feeder
Craft your own coffee can bird feeder using things you probably already have around the house. Then wait and watch […]
Cupcakes-in-a-Can Surprise Treat
Kids will love making (and eating!) this yummy surprise treat of cupcakes in a can. Fun for all ages.
Patriotic Upcycled Cans
Decorate your July 4th table with this fun patriotic craft! It’s fast and easy to turn empty cans into these […]
Soda Can Vase
Use a can opener and paint or tape to turn an aluminum can into a cute vase. A fun upcycling […]
Upcycled Comic Book Can
This fun comic book project is easy enough for the younger kids and cool enough for the older ones. Fun […]
Dr. Suess Pencil Cup Hat with Truffula Tree Pencils
Upcycle a tin can into a cute “Cat in the Hat” wrapped yarn masterpiece. Add some pom pom decorated pencils […]
Rainbow Pencil Holder Can
Super easy project for keeping your homework desk tidy. Make a rainbow pencil holder from a recycled can and colored […]
Magnetic Locker Pencil Holder
Recycle a vegetable can into a handy pencil holder that will attach to the inside of your locker magnetically!
Tin Can Diorama
Use a tin can to make a fun diorama or nature keepsake. Girls will love the bird design while boys […]
Seashell Pencil Holder
Wondering what to do with all of the beautiful seashells your children collect during summer vacation at the beach? Do […]
Ball Toss Game
Reuse some empty cans and gather some branches to make a ball toss game the kids will love. Perfect for […]
Tin Can Family Planters
Get your little ones excited about gardening by creating these simple tin can planters–one for each member of the family.
Angry Birds Can Toss Game
Do you have an Angry Birds fan in your house? Make this adorable can toss game using empty cans that […]
Soda Can Rubbing Plates
Transfer images onto aluminium soda cans to create rubbing plates. Use images of any themes – favorite characters, letters and […]
Smashed Pop Can Pig, Cow, and Bear
Repurpose your aluminum cans into an adorable pig, using paint, felt and googly eyes. There are instructions for a cute […]
Glitter Coffee Can Valentine Box
Turn an empty coffee can into a cute and functional Valentine mailbox. An adult should cut the slit in the […]
Recycled Wrap Pencil Can
Recycle leftover holiday wrap or packaging paper to get organized for the new year. A great way to dress up […]
Denim Covered Pencil Can
Recycle old blue jeans and empty cans with this fun denim craft for kids or adults! Great for holding paintbrushes, […]
Tin Can Succulent Planters
Recycle tin cans into planters for succulents. Get kids recycling and interested in gardening early! This is a great craft […]
Recycled Can Turkey
Recycled Can Turkey Turn an empty vegetable can into a cute turkey for Thanksgiving. Can be used to hold pens […]
Patriotic Can Wind Sock
These windsocks are recycled from old tin cans and created to celebrate our patriotic holidays. You can display them all […]
Back to School Pencil Holders
Bright colored paper and simple rub-ons make up this fun craft for back to school. No messy paint all over […]