Vinyl Covered Recycled Cans...

I have another recycled can project to share. What's better than more storage space? Cute storage space!!

A few years ago, my daughter's class had a fund raising breakfast. To decorate the table, I went to local pizza restaurants and asked them to save all the big metal cans that the tomatoes came in. The cans were perfect for flower arrangements as centerpieces. Click here if you'd like to see that post.

I also used the same cans for our color coded family Easter egg hunt...no fighting over eggs. Click here for that post.

Well, I wanted some extra storage in my craft room and needed 6 of something to fit the shelf. You know when you buy multiples of anything, it gets costly. This is where recycling comes in. I also had extra vinyl left over from my sewing table post last week. I purchased the vinyl at Walmart.

Measure the vinyl to fit the can.

Cut along a mark on the design to keep your cutting straight. Watch for a certain design pattern that you might want in the center of the can.

You could probably glue it, but tape worked for me. Fast and easy.

Done!!

These are the big metal cans...about 7 inches high and 6 inches across, so lots will fit in there...fabric scraps, quilt squares already cut to a certain size, buttons, craft supplies, yarn etc.

Six cans fit perfectly across the shelf!

I know this is probably an OCD thing, but see how the design pattern matches. I cut them all to match. It helps with the busy pattern if they are all the same

Ok ladies, start making the rounds to your local pizza or Italian restaurants...those cans are waiting for you.

Have a great start to the week,
~Karen~