“They’re great for herbs,” he says.

Tin cans make great storage containers for everything from pens to paperclips.

Gift and Party Favor Packaging

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Different ways to reuse tin cans

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For another creative upcycling idea, Terry suggests reusing tin cans for gifts or party favors.

“Repurpose tin cans as eco-friendly gift containers,” she says.

“Decorate them and fill with homemade treats, candles, or small gifts.”

Reusing tin cans to make an herb garden

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Among them, Griffin recommends pairing tin cans with candles to create a fun lantern.

you’re free to also stack the tin cans if you’d like to create a taller vase.

you’re able to apply the wall-mount idea mentioned previously tosave some counter space.

Using tin cans to store office supplies

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This provides a container to sort and store your spatulas and tongs while hiding the tin cans.

Using tin cans to store bathroom supplies

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Using tin cans to store craft and art supplies

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Using tin cans for garage storage

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Using tin cans as party favors

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Creating a lantern from a tin can

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Using tin cans as flower vases

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Using tin cans as a utensil organizer

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