Creative Tips and Tricks for Repurposing Old Tin Cans

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Create Your Own Christmas Tree Ornaments

When the festive period comes around, it can be easy to head to the local store and stock up on decorations. But what if we told you that you could save yourself some money by choosing to recycle tin cans instead? If you love a rugged and industrial look, old tin cans can add a real statement to your Christmas tree. Plus, making these things is a fun activity for the whole family to do.

Litchfield Historical Society via YouTube
Litchfield Historical Society via YouTube

To do this, you can go as big or as small as you want. But we'd always suggest using scissors or pliers to poke holes and cut patterns out of the can so you can pop a candle in and light up your tree.