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March 25, 2013 by Angie 21 Comments

I had so much fun this weekend turning some recycled tomato cans into Easter baskets for my pretty chillens. I love creating and it’s always amazing to me how scrapbook paper and ric rac ribbon can dress almost anything up! My kids are now a teen and a tween,  and other than a special family dinner, we don’t celebrate Easter in a big commercial way. In fact, giving each child a little basket with a few treats inside is just fine for them, so this year I have decided to downsize the baskets and replace them with something smaller. Just so happens my husband made pasta sauce yesterday and as I was rinsing the tomato cans out for the recycling bin, I began to think how the tomato cans were the perfect size for a few treats.

I know that many of you will be inspired by just looking at the pictures, but I want to share a visual of the supplies needed for this project, along with step-by-step instructions to answer any questions you have.

Supplies:
-28 oz. can, label off, washed and dried.
-drill or hammer and nail to add a hole on each side of the can for the handle.
-scrapbook paper and cardstock scraps
-stickers or chipboard letters for the monogram
-pipe cleaners
-ric rac ribbon
-plastic flowers
-beads
-scrapbook adhesive
-glue gun and glue

Directions:
1. Using a drill or a hammer and nail, make a hole to each side of the can for adding the handle.
1. Measure scrapbook paper to fit around the can. Using scrapbook adhesive, add the paper to the can.{You could also use a glue stick, white glue or modge podge…your choice!}
2. Using a glue gun, add ric rac ribbon around the top of can.
3. Use the tip of  the scissors to press through scrapbook paper that has covered the holes for the handle.
4. Thread a pipe cleaner through each hole on each side of the can to create the handle for the basket. If desired, add a bead to each end of the pipe cleaner to slide over the ends as shown below.
5. Embellish the basket as desired. I have added a circle with a letter inside as a monogram for  basket. You could decorate any way you wish! Glue flowers on side of basket as shown if you like.
6.When finished, line the inside of the basket with tissue paper and fill with little treats!

This is the basket that I created for my daughter. I also added a sweet little bunny pick to make it look pretty!
 Inside the basket is: a small chocolate bunny, a pack of gum and soft, fluffy socks. 
This is the basket I created for my son. His basket has a cute little bunny pick too!
Inside my son’s basket are the same treats his sister has. I like to keep it simple!

This project is a fabulous way to recycle cans into something that is both useful and pretty. When Easter is over, it could easily become a cup for pencils or markers for a desk.

This would also be a wonderful activity to make as a craft with a group of children such as a class at school, a Sunday school group or a Girl Guide troop.

Have you been busy making any Easter crafts recently?

 

Here are some other great crafts for kids:
Chickadee Pencils
Pretzel Hugs
Playdough Bunny Favors
 
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  1. Un fiore di Crilà says

    March 25, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Wow these baskets are lovely!!!
    Baci
    cristina

    Reply
  2. Natasha SerenityYou says

    March 25, 2013 at 11:58 am

    wow love these so so much!!! pinned them!!

    Natasha @ http://www.serenityyou.com

    Reply
  3. Rustown Mom says

    March 25, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    That's a cute idea – I needed to fins something to put my kids' Easter treats in, and this may just be the ticket!

    Reply
  4. Mommy Moment says

    March 25, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Super Cute craft idea! I bet my girls would love making these.
    Happy Easter!

    Reply
  5. Nancy says

    March 25, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    So cute Angie!

    Reply
  6. Charlotte Leaver says

    March 25, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Love Easter and love these, thanks for the idea! I have also seen them as piggy bank tins 🙂

    Reply
  7. Debbie Borthwick says

    March 26, 2013 at 12:39 am

    What a great idea, these turned out so cute!
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
  8. Lolly Jane says

    March 26, 2013 at 3:02 am

    Adore and pinned. Seriously, super cute!

    Reply
  9. craftyles says

    March 26, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Those are cute as can be. Love using cans for decorating.

    Reply
  10. Happier Than a Pig in Mud says

    March 26, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    The cans turned out great and your eggs are adorable:@)

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  11. A to Zebra Celebrations says

    March 27, 2013 at 6:41 am

    These are darling! I hope you stop by to link this week- http://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/03/link-party-every-tuesday-3.html
    Nancy

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  12. Di says

    March 29, 2013 at 2:11 am

    Very cute!!

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  13. Brooke says

    March 29, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    These turned out so cute! I love using tin cans for projects. I use them all the time for pen and pencil holders. Thanks for sharing. Happy Easter!

    Reply
  14. Tonia L says

    March 31, 2013 at 4:22 am

    Fun idea! They could be used for storage once Easter is over!

    Reply
  15. חתולי8 says

    March 31, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    So, so, sooooo cute!!
    happy Easter dear Angie 🙂
    Lior

    Reply
  16. Jocelyn says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:16 am

    That is such a cute idea to recycle some cans!!!

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  17. Our Pinteresting Family says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Absolutely adorable!

    Reply
  18. Patty says

    April 3, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    very cute idea! I love to recycle tin cans!

    Reply
  19. House of Smiths says

    April 6, 2013 at 1:32 am

    What a great post for our linky party, thanks so much!
    This craft is totally eye catching, fun, and festive.
    xo

    Reply
  20. Kristin says

    March 6, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    Very cute. I have 3 cans sitting and waiting for me to do something with…now I am inspired!

    Reply
  21. Feral Turtle says

    April 2, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    Awe, I love these!! I think I might make a few for the kids this year. Will have to hit my recycle bin for my supplies. An excellent project. Cheers!

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