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July 9, 2016 · 2 Comments

Tin Can Craft with Rope

Crafts· Organize· Upcycling

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Today, I’m all about upcycling with a quick tin can craft.  It comes together in a snap with some paint, glue, and rope.

tin can craft with basket rope

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I have been on an upcycling kick lately.  I love transforming ordinary objects using craft supplies I already have on hand.  Plus, upcycling forces me to get creative with the craft supplies I already have. It prevents me from buying even more supplies, and it helps me keep my current inventory down to a manageable level.

That’s kind of how this craft came about.  See, I have this basketry sea grass that I ordered a long time ago.  I originally had the intention of using it to hang a large poster frame.  I used less that 1% of the stuff, and have been thinking of ways to use it ever since…. aside from taking up basket weaving!

Upcycle a tin can - make this simple craft with rope and glue

Tin Can Craft Supplies

  • tin cans
  • white spray paint
  • hot glue gun + glue sticks
  • craft rope or in my case, “basketry sea grass“

how to make an upcycle tin can craft with spraypaint and rope

Tin Can Craft Tutorial

upcycle tin can craft

Start with clean and dry tin cans.

Spray Paint

upcycle tin can craft with spraypaint and rope

Add a quick coat of white spray paint.  Let dry.

Hot Glue + Rope

how to make an upcycle tin can craft with spraypaint

tutorial - upcycle tin can craft with spraypaint and rope

Starting at the base, hot glue the end of the rope to the can.  Make sure it’s secure.

Wrap + Glue

tutorial - how to upcycle tin can craft with spraypaint and rope

Then start wrapping.  I only used hot glue on one side of the can, since the glue has a tendency to seep through between rows of rope.

tutorial- how to upcycle tin can craft with spraypaint and rope

Wrap all the way up to the top, and secure the top row well with more hot glue.

tutorial to upcycle tin can craft with spraypaint and rope

Repeat for both cans.

The Finished Craft

This tin can craft came together in under 30 minutes!  These decorative containers can now be used for just about anything – vases, planters, small storage.

tin can craft with rope

 

tin can craft with rope tutorial

 

simple tin can craft with rope

 

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  1. Lynn Dion says

    July 10, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    I really wish you’d consider selling some of your items in a local store or to a local store……the Cottage House??

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