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Andy Warhol made cans famous!

Yes but what to do with all these boxes? Do not throw away these handy little containers ...

You just have to customize them to transform them and give them a second life. Once decorated, they can have a multitude of uses.

Vases, flower pots, napkin rings, wine racks, decorations for Christmas, a wedding or Halloween ...

We have selected for you the best DIYs to easily recycle your cans.

here is 48 great ideas for reusing empty cans. Look :

1. In wine rack

Don't know where to store your wine bottles? This wine rack made with cans is both practical and original. To do this, remove the two ends of the box, arrange them as you wish by stacking them. It only remains to glue them. If you want to add a layer of color, paint the cans before securing them together.

2. In rotating pencil holder

No more pencils lying around on the desk with this rotating pencil holder. Coat the cans with glue and cover them with recycled fabric. Then use metal wire to tie them around a larger box (a paint bucket for example). It is a very practical storage for brushes, pencils and other art supplies.

3. In paper lanterns

Pretty little lanterns, aren't they? They are very easy to do. The simple trick is to freeze cans before cutting them. Next, carefully cut S-shaped slits on the outside of the box. Let the ice melt inside, and gently press on the can to have a rounded shape of a lantern.

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4. In drink holders for the garden

Convenient, isn't it? To have your favorite drink close at hand, fix the cans on rods of about 70 cm. Plant them in the ground. Then sit back and enjoy your drink!

5. In decorated pencil holder

Coat a tin can with glue then glue a sheet of white paper. Paint a few beads with nail polish in the color of your choice. Or get some colored beads. Then secure the beads with a hot glue gun. Discover the tutorial here.

6. In design vase or glass for toothbrush

All you need is a good can opener to easily transform a tin can into a vase, a glass for toothbrushes or tins for tea and coffee. The lids are by Jack Bresnahan.

7. DIY awakening

Attach legs to the side of a tin can. Two bottle caps do the trick! Then paint the pot and the feet in a color you like. Install the clockwork mechanism inside the case. And there you have it, you have a new alarm clock!

8. In cups

Nice those coffee mugs, aren't they? To do the same, bend old dessert forks into handles, then glue them to the sides of the cans you painted before.

9. In pots covered with postage stamps

To have unique flower pots, cover the outside of the cans with fun and colorful postage stamps. Check out the trick here.

10. In a cake tin

Yes, it is possible to use a tin can to make a cake mold! Here is a recipe for making a delicious cake. But I'm sure you can find many more.

11. To make brown bread

You can find an easy recipe for making brown bread by clicking here.

12. In storage for the desk drawers

Tired of the mess in your drawers? So cut the cans in half for easy storage for the office. It is ideal for storing office supplies.

13. In mini-percussions

Fill empty cans with rice or lentils. Then with a pair of scissors, cut off the end of a balloon. Place it on the can (open side) and stretch it as far as possible to cover the top of the can. Secure it with a rubber band. With that and a pair of chopsticks, you've got plenty to keep the kids busy for a while. See a full tutorial here.

14. In labels for plants

Cut strips from an aluminum can, then write the names of your plants on a sheet of paper. Place the sheet on the aluminum strip and trace the letters on the aluminum strips. Then cut the end to point to be able to plant them in the ground. Discover the tutorial here, step by step.

15. In wind chime

To make a beautiful colorful chime, paint boxes of different sizes, tie them together, and hang them outside. That's all !

16. In the Advent calendar

Have you thought about your Advent calendar? To make a house out of it, paint your cans red, punch holes in the sides. Then add wire to make a handle and hang them on a piece of wood. Then cut the numbers out of self-adhesive white vinyl sheets. Stick the numbers on the boxes you fill with candy and little Christmas messages.

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17. As a desk organizer

To store all the children's pens, markers and pencils, make them a custom-made desk organizer. Line any empty cans or paint cans with decorative adhesive paper (or use glue). Stack the cans on their sides and glue them together. Use larger boxes to store larger items.

18. In lighting

To personalize your interior decoration, no need to spend a fortune! Simply paint cans in the color of your choice. Drill a hole in the bottom of your box, insert a wire and attach an electrical socket in each. Hang them up and you're done! And it is much cheaper than if you had bought a pendant lamp.

19. In crushed vase

Do you find these contemporary crushed vases a bit expensive? So do them yourself. All you need is empty cans and white paint. Gently crush empty cans. Paint them white and fill them with flowers. Chic and trendy at the same time, while being economical!

20. In hanging flowerpots

Fill the cans with flowers, then pass a thick chain on both sides of the can. Hang the boxes transformed into flowerpots from a small beam. Makes a super nice decoration for a wedding, doesn't it?

21. In robots for decoration

Decorate cans with electrical wire, hardware, and other recyclables like disc magnets. Use hot glue to hold them together and turn your tin can into a funny robot. It makes a great decoration for a child's room!

22. As a little barbecue ready in 1 min

Cut strips all around the edge of the box. Separate the strips and cover them with a sheet of aluminum foil. Put charcoal on the paper and place a grid on it. And there you have it, you have made a mini barbecue in less than a minute to grill your sausages anywhere!

23. In a fruit basket

Paint a tin can the same color as your plate. Then use strong glue to secure the box to the bottom of the plate. And there you have it, you have made a beautiful fruit basket or an original cake stand.

24. As a DIY place card

Spray gold paint on the cans, and choose a brightly colored sheet that you put inside the can. Use a stencil with a number printed on it and place it around each box. Then, drill small holes to make the outline and then the inside of the number. Place a small candle inside for a great inexpensive party or wedding decor. Here you will find number models and the detailed tutorial.

25. In lampshade

Using wire cutters, cut out the pattern of your choice on a tin can. Then paint it. An electric kit to finalize this lamp will be useful to you.

26. In Jack-O'lanternes

Make scary faces on the cans and put candles in them. Great decor for Halloween!

27. In a cork pencil holder

Use stencils to paint animal silhouettes on a cork sheet. Then wrap and glue the cork around your cans. Follow the tutorial in detail here.

28. In Advent wreath

Decorate the cans with paint and paper or ribbons. Then connect them in a circle and hang them on your door. Original as a reclaimed decoration idea, isn't it?

29. Cookie cutters

You don't have cookie cutters to shape your cookies? Do not panic ! The cans are the perfect size for cutting cookie dough. Just remove the cover and the bottom of the box.

30. In pin cushion

If you tend to lose your needles and pins when sewing, this pin cushion is for you. Cover a tin can with decorative paper, fill it with stuffing and cover it with fabric. There you have a cute needle pillow. Follow this tutorial for all the details.

31. In dented planters

Do you want to give style to your indoor garden? So dent the cans a bit and paint them in pastel shades. Fill them with soil and plant a bulb in them.

32. Storage for balls of wool

Do you knit? Here is a great original storage for your balls of yarn. Attach the cans to the side of the wall for nice storage. No more balls lying around and tangled threads!

33. In pencil cases

To have original pencil holders, decorate the outside of the boxes with chalkboard paint. Now you can easily label the contents of your pencil holders.

34. Windsock

Hang ribbons on the bottom of a die-cut tin can for a windsock with a whimsical effect.

35. In wire-wrapped candlesticks

It's simple but beautiful! To have beautiful candle holders, wrap wire around a tin can and place a candle inside. For your garden parties, it makes great decorations ready in less than two minutes.

36. Cookie cutters

Make cookie cutters any shape you like by folding cutout strips around the sides of cans or cans.

37. In a bouquet of eternal flowers

Cut strips from the sides of a tin can. Wrap them on themselves to make roses and make a beautiful bouquet that will last much longer than real flowers. All the steps to make these everlasting flowers are explained here.

38. In a cute cooking pot

On a scrap of salvaged fabric, embroider a kitchen utensil pattern. Then cover the outside of a box. Check out this tutorial for more tips.

39. In vintage speakers

You don't have to be a tech expert to make these home speakers. Just follow the directions here.

40. In decorative sheets

Draw leaf shapes on the side of a can. And with wire cutters, cut out some leaves. Drill a hole and hang them inside or outside the house. Here are some useful instructions for this DIY.

41. In napkin rings

Line small tins with decorative paper to personalize your guests' napkin rings. Easy, isn't it?

42. In a bird house

Poke a hole in a large tin can and fill it with birdseed. Place it in a tree. All you have to do is be patient to enjoy the presence of birds in the garden.

43. Knitting

For those who are not comfortable with knitting needles, this knitting made in a can offers a simpler alternative. Follow the tutorial here.

44. In pencil holder with a perpetual calendar

Create calendar and storage at the same time. For this you need cardstock, paper, a ruler and a scalpel, glue, double-sided tape. All you have to do is follow the tutorial here.

45. In cans for the car of the newlyweds

Traditions are good! Use pretty ribbons to hang tin cans together. And attach the string to the rear bumper of the newlyweds' car.

46. ​​In bracelet

Cut circles out of tin cans (or decorate them with pretty paper), punch holes and tie them with small metal rings to make a unique bracelet.

47. In soap dispenser

Use an old pump to make a new soap dispenser.

48. In vintage vases

Collect pretty boxes of soup like the ones Andy Warhol used for his works. Clean them and spray paint on the outside. All you have to do is put flowers in it! The tutorial is here.

And there you have it, you now know how to transform your cans into useful objects or decoration.

One last tip for making a great DIY with tin cans? Invest in a good can opener that makes a smooth, non-sharp (not jagged) opening, like this one.

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