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Cheer Up Your Space With a Tin Can Vase!

March 1, 2016 by Bre 4 Comments

Some projects take just minutes to put together but have such a big impact.  That’s exactly the case with this DIY tin can vase!  

It is one of the simplest projects around, but it instantaneously brought a burst of spring to my tired winter decor.  

Make a cute tin can vase and add a dose of happiness to your home decor! Click through for project details and a complete supply list.
I’m telling you that in just ten minutes you can make a similar vase with a tin can.  How great is that?  

Make a cute tin can vase and add a dose of happiness to your home decor! Click through for project details and a complete supply list.

Supplies Needed to Make a Tin Can Vase

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These supplies create a really cute tin can vase! Love that for decor.

  • You’ve probably figured this out already, but for this project you’ll need a tin can.  You can rescue one from the recycling bin or you can buy tin cans like these that don’t have rough edges and leftover food in them.
  • Pretty scrapbook paper
  • Scissors or paper cutter
  • Twine
  • Double-sided tape
  • Floral foam 
  • Faux floral stems in styles of your choice
  • Wire or floral cutters

How to Make a Vase Out of a Tin Can

First up, cut your scrapbook paper to size.  If you have a paper cutter, this is the perfect time to use it.  If you don’t have one, use your scissors to trim your paper, but know that you should add a paper cutter to your craft supply arsenal. 

After you’ve done that, attach the scrapbook paper to the tin can with the double-sided tape.

Make a cute tin can vase and add a dose of happiness to your home decor! Click through for project details and a complete supply list.
Then tie twine or ribbon around the paper. (Twine is one of the 10 craft supplies I recommend you buy at Dollar Tree!  To see the other products, check out this post.)  

Make a cute tin can vase and add a dose of happiness to your home decor! Click through for project details and a complete supply list.
Next, place your floral foam in the bottom of the tin can. Trim your faux floral stems to size and start placing them into the floral foam. I used a variety of stems that I purchased at Dollar Tree and Michaels.  

Make a cute tin can vase and add a dose of happiness to your home decor! Click through for project details and a complete supply list.
And that’s it! See, super easy but so pretty!  

Make a cute tin can vase and add a dose of happiness to your home decor! Click through for project details and a complete supply list.

Make a cute tin can vase and add a dose of happiness to your home decor! Click through for project details and a complete supply list.

Whip up one of these for yourself, or bring one to a friend or neighbor.  And if you liked this project, please pin it to reference later!  Make a cute tin can vase and add a dose of happiness to your home decor! Click through for project details and a complete supply list.

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  1. Seana Turner says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:03 am

    I love the “finish” on that can you used… better than the shine of the average can. Pussy willows – love them! I can’t wait for spring to really take off. We keep getting teasers, so I know it is coming:)

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 8, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      Thank you, Seana! I can’t wait for spring either!

  2. Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    March 5, 2016 at 7:29 am

    Such a cute project. Love your tip to find twine at the dollar store. I stopped by a couple days ago and picked up a huge spool of it for cheap. Hope you have a great weekend!!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 8, 2016 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you! Yes – it is the best place to buy it! For sure! 🙂

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