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Recycled cans Christmas decoration

A great way to re-use drink cans, will need adult supervision because of the sharp edges of the cans when you cut them.

Material

1 Empty soft drink can, washed and dried
1 Nut, bolt, washer
1 Strong pair of scissors
1 can spray paint

Method

With a strong pair of scissors cut the top off the can, and then cut down the side of the can in strips about 1.5cm wide stopping above the rim.
Punch holes at end of each strip with a strong hole punch or punch with a pair of scissors, make sure holes are approx. same distance from each end.
Bend each strip downwards underneath the can threading onto the bolt and screw together.
Spray paint the decoration in your colour of choice and add some ribbon or string to hang it with.

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This project was posted by:

- mom82511
- 16 Oct 2014
  11:30 am

58 Comments
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- - Petal53 said
  - 27 May 2021
    10:43 am
These look so effective. A great idea for using up cans.

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- - Danzafly said
  - 27 Dec 2020
    10:52 pm
These look adorable and like they cost a lot of money! I’m all about those savings so this is right up my alley!!

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- - mom19782016 said
  - 17 Oct 2020
    8:26 pm
What a clever idea, thanks for sharing

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- - mom462038 said
  - 07 Apr 2020
    5:54 pm
We have SO many cans to be used for this. I could make so many every man and his dog could have a dozen easy!

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- - Jbuttxx said
  - 02 Jan 2020
    4:51 am
These look so fancy, yet home made. Love them

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- - Mummyofone77 said
  - 02 Jan 2020
    4:37 am
Very creative! And great way to recycle

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- - youngoldlady said
  - 14 Nov 2019
    12:27 am
Thinking maybe protection gloves and tin snips for this one.

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- - mom81879 said
  - 14 Oct 2019
    10:37 am
Most definitely needs adult assistance with these and not for the younger ones. Very attractive Xmas decorations, I do like

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- - MrsA said
  - 23 Mar 2019
    7:55 am
We don’t have the right equipment for this one and it is definitely suited to older kids. Cool idea.

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- - mom19782016 said
  - 11 Mar 2019
    9:30 am
Wow, very cool and effective!

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- - LuckyMum said
  - 02 Dec 2017
    3:21 pm
I love anything recycled ! Great idea !
- kjgarner replied
  
  19 Jun 2018 , 4:21 pm
  And it looks very sturdy as well
  - kjgarner replied
    
    20 Jun 2018 , 1:29 pm
    
    Recycling is awesome, great way to create
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- - mom266216 said
  - 09 Nov 2017
    12:44 pm
Unique innovation , its a great idea mum.

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- - mom112217 said
  - 28 Oct 2016
    7:05 am
Your recycled cans look amazing,a very clever idea for Christmas!

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- - mom111059 said
  - 29 Sep 2016
    10:10 pm
Very clever. This would make a good keepsake to decorate at Christmas time. Thanks

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- - mom111059 said
  - 15 Aug 2016
    8:24 pm
Love recycling. Thanks for the idea

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- - BellaB said
  - 30 Jun 2016
    11:04 pm
These look great, maybe when my kids are older.

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- - mom19782016 said
  - 02 Feb 2016
    12:58 pm
Great idea to recycle things, our kids love doing that.

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- - Kasey said
  - 29 Dec 2015
    12:25 pm
Great idea looks good!

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- - mom152736 said
  - 22 Oct 2015
    5:17 pm
supervision sure needed…. good that you already mentioned this. I like it !

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- - mom113055 said
  - 20 Oct 2015
    3:56 am
cans are sharp

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