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Upcycled Cans: 3 Ways
From planters to lanterns, give recycled cans new life with these easy DIYs!
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Upcycled Cans: 3 Ways
From planters to lanterns, give recycled cans new life with these easy DIYs!
Ingredients
Pencil holders
- Metal cans
Planters
- Metal cans
Lantern
- Metal cans
Steps
Pencil holders
- Spray paint cleaned tin cans with your favorite color and designs. Allow to fully dry. Fill with pens, pencils, and other office supplies.
Planters
- Puncture 3 holes on the bottom of a cleaned tin can. Glue and wrap rope around the can. Fill with some small rocks, soil, succulents, and moss. Place on a small platter and water when needed.
Lantern
- Fill cleaned tin can with water and freeze. Place frozen can on towels and use a hammer and assorted sized nails to puncture designs. Invert the can and place battery powered string lights inside.