Turn Trash Into Treasures: 18 Brilliant Tin Can Upcycling Hacks!

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @OurUpcycledLife
    @OurUpcycledLife  Год назад +8

    Join my graphics membership! Get all my new graphics for $6.99/month: www.patreon.com/ourupcycledlife/membership

    • @karimarksteiner4361
      @karimarksteiner4361 Год назад

      Hi, do your graphics come reversed or do I have to do do that, I'm not tech savvy, thanks ... Love your channel BTW

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  9 месяцев назад

      Hi there sorry just seeing this reply now. Yes, every file has a reverse image for you to use so you don’t have to worry about learning how to flip it. Sorry for the delay.

  • @britendarkk8337
    @britendarkk8337 10 месяцев назад +6

    I don't know if all of her videos are like this, but what I appreciate about THIS video is that, although there are some projects that are above my skill level, made with tools/machinery that I don't have (and can't afford), and made with materials that I would have to go out and buy, there are also a few simple projects that are made with things most beginner crafting enthusiasts have around the house already. I REALLY appreciate that variety!

  • @rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282
    @rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 Год назад +7

    I have seen artists use a mallet or hammer to do this crimping for the cans. It works beautifully!!!

  • @Cynsome1
    @Cynsome1 Год назад +31

    I recently found that a 14 oz can fits neatly over a chain link fence post. I’ve glued a pie plate on top and these are my bird feeders. Since the pie tins are metal, I can create suet in them with lard of any type. The birds appreciate the extra food in the winter. I’m making wood ones from scraps we have this year and using a gelatin based suet with a bread baking dish.

  • @lucymacdonald8828
    @lucymacdonald8828 Год назад +6

    I can't pick a favorite... I love them all. I already use tin cans with holes on bottom to repot plants, but now I will add a coffee filter on the inside bottom to keep from losing dirt and making a mess! You are simply amazing!!!

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Год назад

      Yes, that works great

    • @user-ym2ee1og1f
      @user-ym2ee1og1f Год назад

      Hello please when you plant flowers inside, are you puting special painting to avoid rust?? Thanks a lot 💐

  • @tootsie2
    @tootsie2 Год назад +5

    Thank you Deidre for this video. I hate throwing cans out. You always have the best ideas.

  • @donnadozier4294
    @donnadozier4294 Год назад +3

    The shovel handle planter was my favorite, well one of my favorites. These are really clever. ❤

  • @lindabentley2116
    @lindabentley2116 Год назад +2

    Loved the planter made out of tin can and the broken shovel handle.

  • @roxannecarr8355
    @roxannecarr8355 Год назад +2

    I loved them all. I’m so bad about salvaging, my husband says I am the only person he knows that takes trash to the dump and comes back with more than I took. I hate waste. I have found almost brand-new furniture at the dump to up cycle. I only take wooden furniture, I’m afraid of bugs. Most power tools only need a tuneup. I picked up a weed eater that only had the wires crossed. It took five minutes to get it running. My husband laughed because he said it was junk. I keep telling him we live in a throwaway society. It is easier to buy new then put in a little work. A note of caution; don’t work on things you can’t handle. I am a carpenter, qualified to work with many tools. I bless people with what I don’t need. Blessings all.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Год назад

      I couldn’t have said it better that is exactly how I feel too and my husband says the same thing to me. I’m bringing home more than I took. Lol but I have so many unique and original pieces of furniture and home decor in my house that I love and it didn’t cost me anything to have it. Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed. Have a great day.

  • @sewdutch2
    @sewdutch2 Год назад +2

    When I worked in the lunch room of the school, I frequently had large cans. Good place to get some!

  • @thrifternothoarder7188
    @thrifternothoarder7188 Год назад +4

    Lids as a pedestal, brilliant!

  • @pstmdrnslze
    @pstmdrnslze Год назад +9

    You are so creative and lovely 😊 how do you manage to get every project to beautifully blend in and match your furniture and other surrounding rooms? I really love the decoupage tuna cans and scrap paper, but those little pocket planters, in my opinion are the best! Especially the fabric you used!

  • @ENAIRAMA1
    @ENAIRAMA1 Месяц назад

    For me the best paper to use for texture is toilet paper. OMG, the textures you can achieve and the embellishments you can make with molds! I actually will make these for giving them out for Xmas this year. Tons of cans! Loved it!❤

  • @libbylaurinitis2620
    @libbylaurinitis2620 Год назад

    Bravo, Deirdra...genius way to upcycle the tin cans. I love the squished tin can with the green edged hand towel decopauged onto it.

  • @heathervalamvanos8644
    @heathervalamvanos8644 Год назад +1

    Love all the tins … I think the large coffee squashed tins are my fav … thank you for sharing love all your ideas

  • @tonygohagan2766
    @tonygohagan2766 Год назад +2

    More like 4 or 5 'upcycles' - 1.plant pots (ad infinitum) 2.stationary tools holder 3.refuse-bag dispenser (excellent, unique idea, used the plastic lid too!) 4. candle jar (might improve safety by adding feet) 5.container for odds and ends - with 3 or 4 decorative methods centered around different materials used for trim and the transfer of text or graphics, via 3 conversions; 1.crimping one end 2. paint and decorate, attach or stack 3. create aperture for dispenser. I'm not saying it's bad. Pls don't be upset that I didn't fawn and gush. The Dispenser is the 'genius idea', the others are variations on solid basics IMHO
    I'll be using the dispenser idea. Thank You!

  • @pdmullgirl
    @pdmullgirl Год назад +9

    Hi Deidre! It’s hard to pick a favorite one. I like them all! I’ve got a bunch of cans I needs to upcycle. Good inspiration, thanks!
    ❤️💜💚

  • @denisefelton8427
    @denisefelton8427 Год назад

    As always Dedrea you do not disappoint. I always leave full of inspiration.

  • @Truthfully7
    @Truthfully7 Год назад +2

    BRILLIANT IDEAS,. really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing 🥰🥰🥰🤣🤣

  • @alicewills7677
    @alicewills7677 Год назад +2

    I love these can projects. Especially the last two planters. Love the coffee filter idea. Never heard of it before.

  • @kathyohara6658
    @kathyohara6658 Год назад +1

    I love this.
    There is something so beautiful about upcycled .

  • @willareeneacealbertini975
    @willareeneacealbertini975 24 дня назад

    Great ideas. My favorites are the smashed tins! Love the broken handle planter.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  21 день назад

      Glad you enjoyed! The smashed tins are fun to make

  • @dorisandujar8277
    @dorisandujar8277 Год назад +2

    You have so many more ideas 4 using recycled cans than I knew of. Fantastic projects that I will try some of. I've done the crushed one and put floral in it. I've used things like frozen OJ 4 pencil holders way back in the 60's and 70's. This is an old craft but new ideas. Thanks 4 sharing and advising us to b mindful of the waste that can b used to do good and help our earth.

  • @retroredo9850
    @retroredo9850 Год назад +1

    So many ideas! Ive been saving some cans for about a year now but not done any upcycles with them yet. Thanks so much for sharing all these ideas. I especially love the hanging container idea for live plants!

  • @bethrossignol9746
    @bethrossignol9746 Год назад +1

    I love the “made for sunny days”!!!!!

  • @luciastone710
    @luciastone710 Год назад +1

    Amei todos!👏👏👏😍😍😍😍

  • @pennyhays4547
    @pennyhays4547 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing these tin can projects. They look like so much fun!

  • @lynfischer460
    @lynfischer460 Год назад +2

    The shovel pot is a must try, love it ! Thank you 👧🏻

  • @senyagwynn8121
    @senyagwynn8121 Год назад

    I love all your upcycles and diy's Deidre!!!❤ Tfs❤

  • @ShirasongMusic
    @ShirasongMusic Год назад +10

    Loved all your ideas. I actually have a can opener that works differently than the kind you used in your video. it allows the lid you remove to be placed back onto the can. It leaves a smooth edge on the can and the lid so that you can add a knob of some sort to the top of the can to make a little canister with a lid . These can openers are quite common now and come in both electric and manual versions.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Год назад

      That is awesome!

    • @WJW1024
      @WJW1024 Год назад +1

      What kind of Can Opener do you have and do you remember where you purchased it? Thank you so much 😊

    • @WJW1024
      @WJW1024 Год назад

      ​@Our Upcycled Life I love your ideas for Upcycling the many tin cans 😍 Beautiful

    • @suncam57
      @suncam57 Год назад +1

      @@WJW1024 I have one of those can openers, and I love it! In addition to giving a smooth edge (no more cuts), they also seem to be cleaner because they don't make contact with the food. I bought a Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch, and it still served me well for 7 years. I got mine at HH Gregg, but I believe they sell them at Target, Walmart, and Amazon among other places. If you Google "Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch can opener", you can find one for just over $30-35.

    • @tammyfritschie1697
      @tammyfritschie1697 Год назад +1

      ​@@WJW1024 I have an electric one made by Hamilton Beach. I love it.

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 Год назад +1

    Love all your upcycled tin cans

  • @sharenreyes7324
    @sharenreyes7324 Год назад +1

    Thank you. What great inspiration.

  • @judithruiz7692
    @judithruiz7692 Год назад +1

    Love it! Thank you!!!! I didn't know what to do with my cans. I have a recycle conscience and your ideas are great!!!!

  • @mercedesescoto628
    @mercedesescoto628 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your creative earth saving creations.

  • @shelleylipp5967
    @shelleylipp5967 Год назад +2

    OMGosh!!! I love everyone one of these projects!! I am gonna try the can planter with a little tomato paste can and see how that turns out!! Love your video's Deidre!!😊

  • @joy4noyze
    @joy4noyze Месяц назад

    I love your tin cans creations. I have plenty saved and now I am inspired to create some cute tin can creations. Thanks for the upload 💕🥰🙏🏽

  • @wandadavis8209
    @wandadavis8209 2 дня назад

    My favorite was the smashed can on the shovel!! Smashed cans are my favorite 😊

  • @dorothykovak4900
    @dorothykovak4900 7 месяцев назад

    So many wonderful ideas and lovely results to decorate with. Thanks for sharing.

  • @susanwilliams9402
    @susanwilliams9402 Год назад +4

    Try using your hand can opener on the top of the lid instead of the side to remove it. The lid will come off flawlessly, leaving no sharp edges😲🤔😁( I just recently learned this after 50 years of using a can opener incorrectly). Try it, so much easier.

  • @shelliestorevik6855
    @shelliestorevik6855 Год назад +1

    What Deb said 😂
    I could watch these for hours....they are beautiful and great ideas
    do you have any diys for plastic coffee cans?

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Год назад +1

      Stay tuned I have one coming up next week actually

  • @shellybrower4103
    @shellybrower4103 Год назад +1

    Loved them. I could watch more. I have a huge stash of can. Can’t wait to up cycle them. 😀

  • @debbiegordon7622
    @debbiegordon7622 Год назад +1

    Oh Deidre these are amazing I'm gonna make some of these..I'd love more on upcycled tin cans..keep em coming..❤

  • @lindabarrington5400
    @lindabarrington5400 Год назад

    Never to many can crafts. I want to make them all. I must say you give me so many ideas. My craft room will start looking like a recycle bin.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Год назад

      Lol I hear you. Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed.

  • @Carol-br3bd
    @Carol-br3bd Год назад

    Wow...complete transformation..functional and beautiful..

  • @carrie3537
    @carrie3537 Год назад

    So many great ideas. I love the smashed cans the best. My favorite was the smashed can with beautiful fabric. Thank you for sharing.

  • @peggywieting2073
    @peggywieting2073 Год назад

    Thank you SO much. I've been saving cans, waiting for some inspiration. And there you came!!! I'd love even more! I've begun using cardboard for craft cut-outs, but I'm game for any new ideas!

  • @alisonbamford6723
    @alisonbamford6723 Год назад

    Love the candle idea out of the tuna can. Going to try that.

  • @JD-hy2pg
    @JD-hy2pg Год назад

    👏Excellent! The tea towel tin can was my favourite! Thank you for sharing.

  • @sarahernandez8766
    @sarahernandez8766 Год назад

    THANK YOU ‼️everyone one of the items you make are awesome, I have learned so much watching your tutorials, I’ll keep following you, BLESSINGS ❤️‼️

  • @groovin2mytune285
    @groovin2mytune285 Год назад +1

    I love these ideas! All of them, but the smushed tin can was my favorite. I'm now going to look up the home aid napkin technique. Thank you!

  • @lauraoeser8401
    @lauraoeser8401 Год назад

    I loved the old shovel handle on the best ,but all where great ideas Thanks 😊

  • @barbarafoor7468
    @barbarafoor7468 Год назад +2

    I love all of these

  • @chrissi3085
    @chrissi3085 Год назад +1

    Wunderschöne,bezaubernde Ideen .😊👍

  • @Purplemoons49
    @Purplemoons49 Год назад

    Loved them all , last turquoise smashed planter is my fav

  • @maegardnermills4292
    @maegardnermills4292 Год назад

    I like your tier stand. It was easy and very pretty. Thank you.
    🌷 🌷 🌷

  • @Tkyle5127
    @Tkyle5127 Год назад

    Tea towel! Loved them all!

  • @cindypaulson5576
    @cindypaulson5576 10 месяцев назад

    So Much Fun!!! Love them all!!!!! I label EVERYTHING now with Packing Tape and Printed Words! I LOVE IT!

  • @kdsrbaldwin4621
    @kdsrbaldwin4621 Год назад

    I love them all but love the 2 at the end using coffee filters as liners and attaching to a broken shovel. I'm gonna make one!!!

  • @debbiemeier1110
    @debbiemeier1110 Год назад

    Thank you for another great video. Great gifts As well when on a budget.

  • @joycefoster684
    @joycefoster684 Год назад +2

    Really like the shovel handle can!! So cute. This is a keeper. Love all your videos❤

  • @BarbyDailey-Rurallife40
    @BarbyDailey-Rurallife40 Год назад +1

    I have a recycling center in my craft room, lol. I love Tin Can DIYs. Thanks for all of these great ideas. I love making the wall pockets or posy pockets as I call them.

  • @jomilbourn9672
    @jomilbourn9672 Год назад

    Absolutely fantastic ideas. I’ve always tried to upcycle cans because I have so many from my dogs food! You have given me some more great ideas! Thank you. 👍🏻

  • @sleepyspacegremlin
    @sleepyspacegremlin 4 месяца назад

    I just found your channel & I love it! I love doing crafts & being creative, but I don't have a lot of money to buy art supplies. Also, the world is absolutely filled with trash and it's nice to know that we can reuse and recycle some of it.

  • @rosemanson78
    @rosemanson78 Год назад +1

    Absolutely love watching your videos. Can’t wait to try some of these!!

  • @cherriejohansen4141
    @cherriejohansen4141 14 дней назад

    Thank you so much! Great ideas for those of us who like to create.

  • @KimtheElder
    @KimtheElder 4 месяца назад

    That candle idea 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 Год назад +1

    Oh they all came out so beautiful

  • @cherylabrams7590
    @cherylabrams7590 Год назад +1

    I really like the one with the shovel handle that was so cute

  • @skullingtonfly
    @skullingtonfly Год назад +1

    My favourite was the one attached to the shovel 🥰

  • @lgcushman9154
    @lgcushman9154 7 месяцев назад

    Fantastic ideas!!! Love them! 😍😍😍 You're so creative!

  • @mizhamilton4937
    @mizhamilton4937 Год назад

    love these ideas! The decoupaged tins look like throwback 70's home decor!

  • @bettywebster7904
    @bettywebster7904 Год назад

    Love love these projects! Thank you.

  • @evylysk1367
    @evylysk1367 Год назад

    Love these idea with the cans. Genius ideas - Genius lady!

  • @deborahtanzy7624
    @deborahtanzy7624 Год назад

    Beautiful projects! Can't wait to try some. My favorite was the Planter with the broken handle.

  • @donscottvansandt4139
    @donscottvansandt4139 3 месяца назад

    Keep it out the yrash !! Love it! Great ideas and has given me a couple of my own. Thank you!

  • @petunialovesjesus1150
    @petunialovesjesus1150 Год назад

    So creative and inspiring...thanks!!!😊

  • @ameliawilliams3367
    @ameliawilliams3367 Год назад

    I loved all of your ideas, they not just beautiful but also useful ❤❤

  • @lenawarelius4195
    @lenawarelius4195 3 месяца назад

    Very inspiring 😍 thank you 🙏 lots of love from Arctic Norway 🥰🍀🌼🌸

  • @KatieRichardson-t9b
    @KatieRichardson-t9b 10 месяцев назад

    Favorite was the Tuna cans! Thoroughly enjoyed and watched video Twice!❤❤❤

  • @MountainMoonAdventures.
    @MountainMoonAdventures. Год назад +1

    Great upcycle ideas!Especially with spring planting here😊♥👍

  • @jackieburnett6881
    @jackieburnett6881 Год назад

    I really loved this video, All of these projects were absolutely amazing!!! You are so creative,!!

  • @lindatassone1067
    @lindatassone1067 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful ❤🎉😊
    Very inspiring, useful and delightful!!!
    I wish you would show your finished products at the end again and showcases your work!

  • @janethayes1908
    @janethayes1908 Год назад

    Love the shovel handle planter!!! 😍

  • @krackerjack57
    @krackerjack57 9 месяцев назад

    I liked them all. Couldn’t pick a favorite. ❤️❤️

  • @jeffcarolwarfford3279
    @jeffcarolwarfford3279 Год назад

    Love these, especially that last one!

  • @JDC1976
    @JDC1976 Год назад

    I really love the smashed turquoise one❤

  • @anaisanais70
    @anaisanais70 Год назад

    Simple, effective, but dramatic change.. Thanks for sharing your great creative designs, so inspiring.

  • @sorydazseq9192
    @sorydazseq9192 Год назад

    ¡Amazing! Greetings from Bolivia 🇧🇴

  • @wendyfay16
    @wendyfay16 Год назад

    ❤ Thank you! A new subscriber from Australia 🇦🇺 😊🎉

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Год назад

      Thanks for subbing! Hope you find lots of great Content

  • @sharonbland9061
    @sharonbland9061 Год назад

    Love all your ideas x I have just started to do Decoupage I am really enjoying making individual peices. I find so relaxing to do, going to do some some tin cans x thank you for some lovely ideas❤

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Год назад

      So glad you’re enjoying. Thanks so much for watching. Have a great day.

  • @lyndarandall211
    @lyndarandall211 Год назад

    All these ideas were fantastic. I love making the posie cans. Look forward to using some of your texture ideas.
    Thank you so much for this video.
    Blessings 🤗

  • @l.medina6251
    @l.medina6251 Год назад

    Loved your video! I always feel so guilty tossing tin cans but never really had a good idea about what to do with them! The "crushed bottom" idea is genius! & attaching it to a broken handle is so smart!! I want to try the napkin transfer! So much info! I'm on overload! But thank you for the inspiration!!

  • @debbiecasalina4475
    @debbiecasalina4475 Год назад

    I love the coffee can planter! I love to recycle too!

  • @nikkiejones4606
    @nikkiejones4606 Год назад

    Wow there all fab but the last one is my favourite! Tfs 😊

  • @KarenEscalera-z5j
    @KarenEscalera-z5j 12 дней назад

    Thank you for the inspirations!!!! Having a cat I've hated throwing the cans out and if I'd save them they'd just pile up now I will be able to add these projects to my ever increasing recycling efforts! 💖😁😁😁🙏

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  4 дня назад

      You’re so welcome! It’s great to know my videos are helping you recycle 😊

  • @yolandakirtley8546
    @yolandakirtley8546 Год назад

    Love!!!! All your tin cans

  • @Newsladydja
    @Newsladydja Год назад

    Wow great inspiration! Thank you!

  • @margaretdillinger5090
    @margaretdillinger5090 Год назад

    Love it, “ junk crap”. The trash bag can is very smart idea. I love the floral smashed can. Oh wow the big smashed cans/planter’s are wonderful. ❤

  • @lisas.522
    @lisas.522 Год назад +1

    Love it!! One thing you are using your can opener wrong. If you use the can opener the correct way it will be smooth instead of jagged. Hope this tip helps 😊

  • @wudgee
    @wudgee Год назад

    Loved every one. Thanks.