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50 Unique DIY Tin Can Crafts and Upcycling Ideas

A good diy project is hard to define but at its best it will upcycle a simple item that you would normally throw away into a stunning and functional item. From time to time we start DIY projects pursuing just the aesthetic values or just the functional; it is only natural to see these projects entirely different. At the end of the day the most important constant is recycling and upcycling and with this thought in mind we are approaching a field with infinite possibilities : upcycling tin cans into something new. Tin cans can be found in most homes with ease whether they contain dog food, peas or pineapple. If  somehow you`ve managed to avoid them in your weekly shops be sure that someone in your family or circle of friends has a weekly meeting with a tin can.

1 50 Extremely Ingenious Crafts and DIY Projects That Are Recycling Repurposing Upcycling Cans

As a result, tin cans are a huge resource that should be either recycled directly or re-purposed and upcycled into something new. The possibilities are endless and you will find below a couple of very simple and inexpensive diy projects worth starting. Recycle and stay green!

50 Extremely Ingenious Crafts and DIY Projects That Are Recycling, Repurposing & Upcycling Cans homesthetics decor (35)
Copper Gold Painted Can Centerpieces
{source: Jayne Weddings}

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Vintage Looking Can Vases
{source: Rachel Ray Magazine}

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White Textured Wallpaper Wrapped Can Vases
{source: Martha Stewart}

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Simple Painted Can Vases

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Pastel Colors on Tin Can Vases
{source: Martha Stewart}

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Creative Tiered Can Vase

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Flower Pot Tin Cans

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Impeccable Tin Can Planters
{source: Ruffled}

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Blue Re-purposed Can Wall Container Garden
{source: Happy Sleepy}

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Wallpaper Tin Can Food Serving Containers
{source: Martha Stewart}

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Recycled Can Pedestal Stand

50 Extremely Ingenious Crafts and DIY Projects That Are Recycling, Repurposing & Upcycling Cans homesthetics decor (29)
Covered Cans and Wood Rounds Cupcake Stands
{source: Parents}

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Graphic Tin Can Table Numbers
{source: 100 Layer Cake}

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Ingenious Bread-stick in Tin Can Place Cards
{source: Martha Stewart}

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Yellow Up-cycled Can Lamp Shade
{source: Mariposa Avenue}

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Purple Pendent Light
{source: Shelterness}

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Tin Can Nightlight
{source: Mariposa Avenue}

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Re-purposed Tin Can Garden Lights
{source: Viva Terra}

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Pierced Tin Can Jack O’Lanterns
{source: Martha Stewart}

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Pumpkin Lanterns
{source: Woman’s Day}

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Hanging Punched Can Luminaries
{source: Design Sponge}

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Fabric Covered Can Candle Holders
{source: Plum Creek Collectables}

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Cork Wrapped Can Pencil Cups
{source: 3 R’s}

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Simple Tin Can Organizer Board
{source: HGTV}

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Wall Pencil Organizer
{source: Micasa}

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Tin Can Cubbies
{source: Martha Stewart}

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Wall Mounted Tin Can Yarn Cubbies
{source: Do Stuff}

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Can Drawer Organizers
{source: HGTV}

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Simple Closet Organizer
{source: HGTV}

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Vintage Hanging Can Storage
{source: Country Home}

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Pink Fabric Cover Can Organizer
{source: Flower Girl Design Etsy}

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Impeccable Tiered Vintage Can Stand
{source: Better Homes and Gardens}

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Kitchen Utensil Holders
{source: HGTV}

50 Extremely Ingenious Crafts and DIY Projects That Are Recycling, Repurposing & Upcycling Cans homesthetics decor (31)
Simple Can Wine Rack
{source: Real Simple}

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Functional Plastic Bag Can Holder
{source: House of Grace}

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Heavy Mosaic Cans
{source: Instructables}

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Vintage Soup Can Wall Art
{source: Brain Patrick Flynn Houzz}

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Tin Can Knitting

50 Extremely Ingenious Crafts and DIY Projects That Are Recycling, Repurposing & Upcycling Cans homesthetics decor (34)
Special Wreath
{source: Starling Ink Etsy}

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Door Hanger May Day Cans
{source: Martha Stewart}

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Tin Can Bird Feeder
{source: Factory Direct Craft}

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Recycled Can Wind Chime
{source: Starling Ink }

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Tin Can Windsock

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Colorful Can Totem Pole

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Creative Can Robot Art

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Wish Can

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Can Gift Wrapping Containers for Kids

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Tin Can Invitation
{source: Lovely Package}

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Re-purposed Can Biscuit Cutter
{source: Real Simple}

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Lunch Cans

What do you think? What do you recycle these days? We would love to hear your opinion on upcycling tin cans in the comment section below.