Hi Friends
I thought you might be interested in an easy way to make some great usable crafts from normally thrown away items?
Most of you will have what you need right now. Food tin cans.
Normally I have one or two a week that I throw out, don’t you?
How about using them for some amazing, cute projects
That is exactly what my group of blogger friends have done for the Summer Blogger Challenge – use Recycled Tin Cans.
There are a lot of possibilities which I stewed on but the one that I knew I would use and love the most was…..
Flower pots…..
How I made my Flower Pot Tin Cans
So to get this project started I collected my 3 tin cans & cleaned them
Next I put drainage holes in the bottoms of each can
Now it was time to paint
I used Rust-Oleum spray paint in Flat White…..
This makes the job easy and the paint dries quickly
I let the tin cans dry for a couple of hours..
Next I added stones/rocks to the bottom of each tin can for good drainage
Plants
Now for the fun part adding the plants
I decided on these cute ground cover plants
They grow beautifully in pots and they can tolerate dry, full sun conditions
So if you forget to water them everyday they will tolerate a forgotten day here or there
But try not to forget like I do sometimes.
I sat all three in a large flower pot saucer to protect the table or the surface I have them on
I move them from front porch to back porch, depending on where I will be spending time
Completed Flower Pots
So there you have it. Easy, fun way to create cute flower pots.
Also, these would make wonderful hostess gifts. Make one for your friends. They will love it.
Are you ready to check out my Blogger Friends projects.?…….You will love their ideas.
Garden Up Green
To Work With My Hands
At Home With Jemma
Not A Trophy Wife
Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Bonnie,
Your can planters turned out great. I love that you kept them clean and bright and the succulent ground cover is adorable! Thanks for all your work with the challenge. It was fun!
Well these little bright and happy tin can flower pots are such an adorable addition to the patio or home!
What a great way to use them!
Thank you for organizing the challenge, it was a fun one!
Jemma
Great combination of white finish with those beautiful green plants, so delicate and pretty! Thanks for organizing this challenge was fun and really tested my creativity.
We seem to have been thinking a similar way for this one! :)
I love your bright white planters and they fit your Farmhouse look perfectly. You’ve got a great little project that you can enjoy all summer long.
Thank you for organizing this season’s challenge for us. You did a fantastic job!
I love the white! Love it! It’s such a pretty contrast to the green! Great job BonBon! laura
What a wonderful idea, Bon Bon! I love the clean look and simplicity, and the plants you chose were perfect. I’m going to have to try this idea in my own house. Thanks!
I love these recycled flower pots! This would even be a great little hostess gift. I enjoy giving gifts from my garden.