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A completed upcycled tin can flower vase filled with pink flowers and greenery.
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Fast Upcycled Tin Can Flower Vases

Looking for a fast gift or decoration? These easy Upcycled Tin Can Flower Vases are “green” in more way than one! This craft for kids makes a great DIY gift that hang on the wall in the house or in the garden.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Craft, Decorative Craft, Flower Craft, Gift, Nature craft/activity, Recycled Craft
Cuisine: Craft
Keyword: diy tin can vases, May Day vase idea, mother's day gift, tin can flower vase, tin can upcycle, Tin can vase, tin can vase ideas, upcycle tin cans, Upcycled tin can, Upcycling tin cans
Servings: 1 Upcycled Tin Can Flower Vase
Author: Shelly
Cost: $2

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Choose your tin can from the recycle bin and make sure to wash it well. Remove the label and as much glue as possible
    Use a can opener to cut the bottom of the can off so it is open at the top and the bottom.
  • Place the block of wood inside the can and use the hammer and a nail to make two holes in the can. These holes will be about a fourth of an inch or a half an inch from the top edge and will be equal distances across the can. This is to attach the handles.
  • Smash the bottom of the can with your hands or with your foot. Smash it so that it is flat with the handle holes in line with the folds in the can. This is the bottom of the vase. Do not smash the top of the can, just the bottom.
  • Cut a piece of wire that is about three times as long as the can is wide.
    Run the wire through one of the holes and bring it up and twist it so that it stays in place. (You may need a pliers.) Do the same thing on the other end of the wire through the second hole in the can. You can use ribbon for this or string or twine if you prefer.
    I wrapped a ribbon around the wire handle just to add some extra color. And tied it in a bow on either end.
  • Fill the can with flowers (real blooms or artificial). You can use some craft foam inside of the can to hold the flowers in place if you would like.
    Give away or enjoy yourself!!

Video

Notes

Link to a full length video tutorial is on the post. 
Tips and variations are on the post as well!!