Painted tin cans

Before you attempt to paint a tin surface, consider an important point about adhesion. Surfaces, such as drywall and wood, are porous. This characteristic leaves them well-suited for painted finishes. Unfortunately, tin is not porous. This trait makes it a poor candidate for paint.

Inspiring creativity with Latina style and sparkle - crafts, DIY, recipes, and storytelling by Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica!

Learn how to make these pretty tin can wind chimes using recycled cans from coffee, vegetables, and some beautiful napkins.

Hold on to those tin cans! We've got nearly 50 upcycled tin can crafts to try.

Learn how to turn old tin cans into beautiful home decor items for Christmas. This tutorial will show you step by step exactly how you can recycle all of those tin cans into BEAUTIFUL tin

Don't throw out your empty tin cans from dinner. Rinse them, pull off the labels, and use them in this upcycle craft to make adorable pumpkins for fall. They'll go perfectly with your rustic or farmhouse fall decor. There's a good chance that you have all the items you need for this craft at home, so it's definitely something to save for a rainy fall weekend when you're looking for an activity for the family to do together.

A Colorful and Fun Tin Can Flower Garden Makes the Perfect Backyard Fence Decor | Make a garden on your fence...or use these tin can flowers as centerpieces!