Use Tins to Make Fun Crafts
Do you have empty tins that you hate to just throw away? These crafts using tins will give you lots of ideas for putting these little containers to good use.
You may have tins sitting on your kitchen shelf that hold tea, spices, or cookies. Many bathroom shelves have tins of bandages or salves. Your purse might have a tin or two that holds mints or even tobacco. For a bigger container, don't forget about tin cans and coffee cans. When these tins are empty, make something useful with them.
Tin Can Luminaries. Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
You may have tins sitting on your kitchen shelf that hold tea, spices, or cookies. Many bathroom shelves have tins of bandages or salves. Your purse might have a tin or two that holds mints or even tobacco. For a bigger container, don't forget about tin cans and coffee cans. When these tins are empty, make something useful with them.
Tin Can Luminaries. Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Crafts Using Tins
See the links below to these crafts. (Click a small image to enlarge it.)
Container magnets. Use empty tins to make container magnets. The link to this craft is provided below. Photo Credit: MarthaStewart.com
Links to Crafts Using Tins
These links go wtih the photos shown above.
- Container Magnets - Martha Stewart Crafts
- Give pretty spice or candy containers a new life in seconds by turning them into refrigerator magnets.
- Altered Altoid Tin Tutorial: Craftster.org Community
- I promised a couple of months ago to post a tutorial for altering Altoid tins, and I've finally gotten around to writing it. Altering tins is really fun and easy to do! I've altered dozens of tins, and have learned a few tricks I'd like share with you.
- Tin-Can Dog Robot - Martha Stewart Pets
- Making this tin can dog is a perfect project for you and your kids to do together. Almost everything you need can be found in your tool chest, kitchen cabinet, and recycling bin. Use a smooth-edge can opener to prevent any injuries, or rub jagged edges with emery paper prior to assembly.
- Tin-Mold Soaps and Soap-Making Basics - Martha Stewart Crafts by Material
- The varied hues, stimulating textures, and refreshing scents of our mix-and-match soaps rejuvenate the senses and wash away winter doldrums.
The soaps are glycerin based, but pantry staples such as ginger and oatmeal can add spice and texture. - Reverse Canvas Wall Pockets | Just Something I Made
- Reverse Canvas Wall Pockets -- Thursday, January 12, 2012 Here's a super easy upcycle project using stuff you probably already have laying about- turn stretched canvases into wall pockets for organizing or just for fun. These use empty tins to hold pencils and more.
Books on Tin Crafts
Get even more ideas and instructions for using tins in crafts.
Tin Can Craft Photos
See the links below to these craft project directions. (Click a small image to enlarge it.)
Recycled Tin Can Luminaries. Save your tin cans. For these tin can luminaries, I used tin cans from vegetables, cat food, and soup. Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Tin Can Crafts
Save your tin cans and make these fun crafts!
We all use tin cans. You open a can of green beans or maybe tuna fish and probably throw it in the trash. If you recycle, you might rinse it out and toss it in the recycle bin. Take a look at these projects for some ideas of how to put those tin cans to good use.
These craft projects are great for kids to make inexpensive gifts from or for Scout troops to use as materials in their projects.
These craft projects are great for kids to make inexpensive gifts from or for Scout troops to use as materials in their projects.
- Make Recycled Tin Can Luminaries (shown above) - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com
- Tin can luminaries are easy to make and are a bargain. If you have some acrylic paint, paintbrushes, and a stencil or two in your craft supplies, you have almost everything you need to make some simple but nice candle luminaries.
- Pen Holder Collage
- Instructions for making tin can crafts. A collage pencil holder using simple materials. Perfect for very young children.
- Can Flag pic by Patti E. of Craftpals
- Patti says, "Painting flags on cans has been around for quite a while, so this is not a new idea, but I wanted to share the one I made to display all year."
- Science Activity: Recycle Tin Cans To Make BONKO Music | Exploratorium
- Tips on Cans: Bonkos made from cans of different sizes will all sound different.
Make a BONKO Music Maker: tin cans (you'll need at least 3 cans of the same size, can opener, sturdy tape (masking tape is okay, but plastic packing tape or duct tape works best), towel, wooden spoon, pencil... - DCWV Diary: Whimsy Gift Box with Magnets
- First off, I covered the lid of a Altoids box. You could use an empty mint container and paint the outside of it to cover up the packaging. I used Mod Podge to glue down the paper, inked the edges and then applied another coat of Mod Podge.
- Green Home Guide | Whole Living -- Supply Tins
- Click through to #14 of 25 to make a supply tin with an empty mint tin.
- Under The Table and Dreaming: 50 Crafts and Projects Using Recycled, Repurposed, & Upcycled Cans {Saturday Inspiration & Ideas}
- I love a good project you can make utilizing items you would noramlly just toss away. It's not only a great way to recycle and be green - but an excellent source for free crafting supplies and materials. {and who doesn't like a homemade project that costs next to nothing to create}
- Tin-can Insect Mobile (shown above) -- Best Craft Books -- Review of 200 Craft Projects Made Easy
- The crafts book 200 Craft Projects Made Easy lives up to its name. This book is chockfull of craft projects ranging from beadwork to printing fabric to ceramics to making mosaics and so much more. The instructions are simple to read and follow, and the projects themselves are nearly all something I'd like to make if I had the time and stuff!
- Upcycled cans for camping mugs | Recyclart
- Make camping mugs from tin cans and silverware!
Tools You'll Need for Tin Crafts
More Crafts Using Tins
These projects look a lot more expensive than they are!
Some of the tins used for these crafts include tin cans like soup cans or spice boxes, large popcorn can tins, disposable metal pans, tart tins, and soda cans.
- Memorabilia Tins - Martha Stewart Crafts
- Keep your favorite vacation ephemera, such as maps, menus, and fliers, on display by using them to decorate tins. Begin with a tin, such as a soup can or spice box.
- Popcorn Tin Crafts And Uses
- Metal cans which originally hold popcorn can be made into all sorts of things for the home, from trash cans to hampers. Instructions, tips and ideas included.
- Thrive: Make Your Own Tin Craft Stars from a cake pan!
- Anyone else in love with the metal stars all over craft stores, decor catalogs and blog land? I have one-just one-in my house and have been pining for more, especially for holiday decorating. When I saw these on the At Home America website, I loved everything about them but the price.
- Crafty Reuse: Eight Projects for Tins and Cans
- Last week, Craftzine linked to an awesome tutorial for deconstructing cans over at Adaptive ReUse. Since then, I've been sort of obsessing with ways to reuse the metal that would normally hit our recycling bin.
- Tart-Tin Sconce - Martha Stewart Holiday & Seasonal Crafts
- Spanish colonists gave tin to Mexicans, who over the years perfected the art of soldering and painting bright ornaments from the material. The Mexicans, in turn, gave us the idea of evoking that cheerful, sparkling look with something as simple as foil candy cups on pink mini lights, poinsettias made from metal sheets, and a tart-tin sconce.
- Tin Can Herb Pots Earth Day Craft for Kids - Kids' Plants Crafts for Earth Day - Kaboose.com
- Make these charming tin can herb pots and watch them grow all summer long! This project not only recycles, it creates new life, and is a great Earth Day craft. Your child can watch her plants grow for months to come and be proud that she created the container that holds them.
- Go Make Something -- Polished Stone on Metal
- Background Techniques, Metal Polished Stone on Metal
14 June 2005 Last month, I told you how I prep my metal tins to be altered. This lesson will show you one way to get some sheer color onto them, without adding bulk that will keep them from closing. This is a variation of the technique usually referred to as polished stone.
More Tools for Crafting with Tin
Gotta love an excuse to buy more tools!
Depending on the project, these tools will come in handy when working with tin.
Printable Stencils, Labels, Clip Art
for your tin crafts
Use printable labels like these to decoupage onto mint or spice tins transforming them from blah to beautiful. Print the labels on your printer then use them as you would scrapbook paper for a free way to craft with tins.
Vintage Perfume Labels
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Printable Stencil Designs
Whether you're decorating a room or an object, like a bird house or a chair, printable stencil designs let you add an extra design element. Some of the sten...
Circus Clip Art
As a child, I have to admit, I thought about joining the circus. I mean, I would get to hang around clowns and animals all day. Slip under the big top when i...
Vintage Jar Labels
If you're a big fan of vintage jar labels, you're at the right place. These graphic designs from years past adorned jars and bottles for all sorts of product...
Art Deco Clip Art
Art Deco is a style that describes a design from the mid-1920s through the mid-1940s that features linear symmetry. The popularity of this lovely style was o...
Free Downloadable Labels
The variety of free downloadable labels available online is as close as your fingertips. Why buy downloadable labels when there are so many free labels to do...
Vintage perfume labels can complete the look of a shabby chic bedroom or bath. Crafting with vintage labels is a great way to inexpensively bring new life to...
Whether you're decorating a room or an object, like a bird house or a chair, printable stencil designs let you add an extra design element. Some of the sten...
As a child, I have to admit, I thought about joining the circus. I mean, I would get to hang around clowns and animals all day. Slip under the big top when i...
Vintage Jar LabelsIf you're a big fan of vintage jar labels, you're at the right place. These graphic designs from years past adorned jars and bottles for all sorts of product...
Art Deco Clip ArtArt Deco is a style that describes a design from the mid-1920s through the mid-1940s that features linear symmetry. The popularity of this lovely style was o...
The variety of free downloadable labels available online is as close as your fingertips. Why buy downloadable labels when there are so many free labels to do...
Tins to Buy on Amazon
For when you need more tins than you have on hand
Crafts Using Aluminum Cans
Not exactly tin, but close enough
- Aluminum Can Plant Markers
- This is not the easiest way to mark your seedlings. It's not the most gorgeous. But it's free, lasts indefinitely and it's kinda fun. Besides, I gotta keep up my aluminum can skilz. Supplies & Equipment: Aluminum Drink Cans Cheap
- Best Craft Books -- Review of 200 Craft Projects Made Easy
- 1 of the 200 projects is how to make tin can insects. I made the insects and created a mobile which is featured here.
Let me know you dropped by!
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Kimbesa May 7, 2012 @ 10:43 pm | delete
- I love this kind of recycled stuff...and great links in your lists, too. Thanks!
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gottaloveit
Apr 19, 2012 @ 6:56 am | delete
- I love the candle tins. I've made a few of these before and love the interesting shadows they throw. Blessed.
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gypsykitschpress
Apr 18, 2012 @ 10:30 pm | delete
- I love the Recycled Tin Can Luminaries. So pretty! Thanks for a wonderful lens. I tweeted it!
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vallain Apr 10, 2012 @ 10:26 pm | delete
- Nifty selection of crafts using tin cans and tin containers. Now I know what to do with all those that I've been saving.
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buttonhead
Jan 19, 2012 @ 12:29 pm | delete
- Wow! These are great. I love the luminaries. What a great way to recycle! :)
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Mistel
Jan 18, 2012 @ 11:27 am | delete
- The candle holders are super cute! :)
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allcutestuff Jan 17, 2012 @ 8:28 am | delete
- love all the tins!
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lexxsweet
Jan 16, 2012 @ 10:23 pm | delete
- OMG CANDLE HOLDERS! I never would have thought to do that, very exciting. I love candles.
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lbrummer
Jan 16, 2012 @ 5:56 pm | delete
- A terrific way to recycle tin cans. Love your lens.
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bossypants
Jan 16, 2012 @ 1:11 pm | delete
- Love the luminarias! Great ideas!
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