DIY dog made from tin cans. We make organizers from cans. Lamps and creative candlesticks

To maintain order on your home desktop, you need to purchase, or even better, make your own stands for pencils, pens, scissors and other office supplies. A pencil stand will allow you to always keep writing objects at hand, rather than looking for them in the corners of bottomless desk drawers. In addition, you can involve children in making a pencil holder, who will bring something new and interesting to its design. In this review, we will show you various stands for stationery that you can easily make yourself. All you have to do is choose a suitable idea and bring it to life.

1. Pencil stand made from cut wood.

To implement the idea, you need to prepare a low frame of wood, then remove the inner part with a chisel and install pencils inside.

2. Pencil holder made from sewer pipes.

Using a jigsaw or hand saw, we cut sewer pipes of different diameters into small pieces. We glue each of the segments in a row onto a short, thin board (the board, as well as all the pipe segments, can first be spray-painted in shades that match each other).

3. Pencil in a vest.

Cut out a triangular piece of “shirt” from white felt and glue it to a tin of coffee or canned fruit. Then take a layer of gray felt, cut out a rectangle from it along the circumference of the can, in front, cut out a triangle to the size of the pasted white “shirt”, folding the edges and stitching with threads to the collar area. Glue the “vest” onto a tin can, use a blue marker to draw a tie on a white shirt, or cut it out of blue felt.

4. How to make a vintage style pencil holder.

Cover the tin can with pink fabric, then top, bottom and center with a beautiful lace ribbon. On the end part, glue pre-purchased accessories in the form of a flower with pearls (sold in sewing shops).

5. How to decorate a pencil holder with buttons.

Method number 1. We take an ordinary small glass jar of baby puree, then string red and white buttons onto a thin elastic band, tie the ends of the elastic into a knot, and put the resulting composition on the neck of the jar.

Method number 2. Glue buttons of different sizes onto a tin can (the color can also be any), then paint the product from the can in gold or paint it in a brick tone and shade it with gold.

6. DIY pencil stand decorated with twine.

We take a tin can, cover it with a layer of transparent glue, and wrap it around it, tightly joining the threads to each other. Finally, you can stick a bow on the front of the product.

7. Pencil made from tree bark.

Carefully remove the bark from a dry tree and glue it to a glass or metal jar.

8. How to make pencil holders from toilet paper tubes.

We put vertical marks on each tube and cut the fringe along them. We apply PVA glue to each petal of the fringe, and glue all the tubes to a layer of cardboard. Then with a marker we draw faces on the front of the stand.

9. Pencils with decorative primer.

We glue a plain sheet of paper onto a tin can, which we then cover with decorative stones.

10. Marine style pencil.

We take several paper towel tubes and place them on a base cut out of cardboard. We cover each tube with white napkins, forming large folds (you need to glue the napkins with PVA glue). Then we glue the tubes to a cardboard stand and paint them with water-based blue, yellow and orange paint (you can mix white water-based paint with different colors of gouache, in this case you need to mix white with orange, white with blue and white with yellow). Finally, we glue plastic fish, starfish, shells and artificial algae to the stand; all this can be bought at a pet store.

11. Pencil holder made from pencils.

We cut off the sharpened parts of the pencils; you can cut them with a stationery knife or use a jigsaw. We place the bottom row of pencils on the cardboard tightly to each other, and glue each pencil. Then we begin to lay out the walls, place two pencils on the sides and glue them to the base, we also glue pencils in opposite parts, and continue this until the height of the pencil holder is satisfied with its appearance.

12. Pencil box decorated with burlap.

Glue a piece of burlap onto a tin can and glue flowers formed from light linen fabric around the perimeter of the neck.

13. Cover the pencil holder with wallpaper or craft paper.

We cut off a part from the wallpaper or craft paper corresponding to the size of the tin can, and simply glue the resulting part to the can.

14. Pencil holder in a shirt.

From white felt we cut out a rectangle corresponding to the length of the diameter of the tin can, make a cut of about 2 cm in the center, glue the collar to the can, cut in front, join at the back, bend the collar. Cut a rectangle from an unnecessary shirt and glue it onto the jar on top of the collar. Glue buttons to the front and tie a tiny tie from a matching ribbon.

15. How to make a pencil holder from floppy disks.

In four floppy disks, you need to melt holes with a hot awl, in each floppy disk there are 4 holes (two on the sides and two on the bottom), in the bottom, fifth floppy disk we make 8 holes, the awl needs to be heated over a candle (be careful). Then we form a cube from floppy disks without a top part, we connect all the parts to each other with flexible wire, connecting its ends in the inner part of the product.

16. DIY pencil holder made from a shampoo bottle.

We cut the shampoo bottle in half, but not in the middle, but higher; the cut line can be smooth, round or in the form of cones (this will be the hair of the future monster). We cut out handles from the upper unnecessary part and glue them to the lower part. We glue the mouth of the future monster from black paper, and eyes and teeth from white paper. You can glue Velcro to the back and secure the monster pencil holder to the wall.

17. Vintage style pencil with lace.

We glue satin fabric onto a circle of cardboard and glue lace along the edge of the podium. In the center of the circle we glue paper towel tubes of different lengths. We decorate them with fabric, lace and artificial pearls. Closer to the edge we install a mannequin cut out of cardboard and also decorated with lace, ribbons and beads. We place a figurine of a bird in the center, and on the other edge we place a small photo frame made in a suitable style.

18. Pencil from a catalogue.

We divide the flexible catalog into five identical parts, lay it sideways, bend all five parts to the center, in the form of flower petals, gluing them with transparent glue. Apply a layer of glue along the top of the pages so that the pages do not fall apart. Finally, the product can be painted with spray paint and the unflattering parts can be decorated with beads or lace.

19. Decorate a pencil holder with ice cream sticks.

We glue the ice cream sticks onto two strips, then glue the resulting picket fence to a tin can. We complement the product with a wide ribbon tied on the outer part.

20. Decorate a pencil holder with fabric.

We cut out rectangles from thick fabric corresponding to the size of the selected tin can. Then we decorate each piece with machine stitching and contrasting color threads. We sew the cover along the inside, turn it inside out and put it on the jar.

21. Pencil made from a tree trunk.

We saw off a small part from dry wood with a saw, then use a drill to create many holes in the upper part of the stump, into which we install pencils.

Unusual industrial pencil holders.

We also decided to show various factory-made pencil holders, some of them are really impressive. Below you can see what stylish and unusual stands for stationery there are; they come in the form of: camera lenses, monsters, hedgehogs, balls, Rubik's cubes, imitate stacks of folded paper, garbage containers, etc.

Today we showed you how to make a pencil holder, and even more than one! Such beautiful pencil holders will not only put your workplace in order, but also significantly embellish it. Try making them together with your children; we assure you, the kids will be delighted.

Crafts from jars - to help needlewomen

Crafts made from tin cans deserve special attention to help needlewomen - after all, they deal with a lot of small and/or tangled things. Probably, only the craftswoman herself will determine whether she needs something simpler or more complex, so for starters, we offer a choice of several photo ideas of “jar” organizers for needlewomen - and they can be developed in any direction.

By the way, a pincushion is also a mini-organizer, and it should be comfortable and roomy. 🙂

Lamps and candlesticks made from cans

Lamps made from cans are a matter of taste; they will not fit into every interior. But it’s human nature to improve everything, and now he’s already cutting out patterns...

Perhaps tin cans are more suitable for a variety of lanterns and candlesticks. Examples

And here are the candlesticks made from jars that we have collected here:

It must be said that there are also complex “canned” designs. In order to make such a lamp from cans, you will have to work hard, but the result is very functional.

Interior crafts from cans

These watches have one function - to be cute or funny and fit into the color scheme of the interior. They most likely did a great job.

Frames made from cans are a fun and unusual solution, and here is an example of that:

A mobile can be made from various items, including tin cans. The main thing is that the acrylic paints should be brighter. 🙂

This craft is by no means simple. But if you really want to, then why not make a dog like this out of cans and other scrap materials. Crafts made from cans in the shape of a dog are not so rare, and none of them is similar to the other. Most likely, women and children fantasize about what the paws and ears will be made of, but such a tin friend cannot be made without men’s hands.

If someone in the house loves avant-garde decor, then the idea of a craft made from an aluminum can in the form of a mask may well come in handy:

Vegetable garden in jars - just one photo

We will not devote much time to gardening in jars - the idea is quite simple and clear, the question is more about what the decor of each jar will be and how they will be placed. Here's one option:

Do-it-yourself stuff for the garden

This craft will not only decorate the garden in sunny weather, but will also allow you to determine the direction and strength of the wind. It turns out to be a very useful toy! 🙂

Many products are packaged in tin cans, such as coffee, various canned vegetables and fruits. But how many crafts can be created from these cans, which can become a decorative decoration for an apartment or cottage. Let's look at examples of how to make crafts from tin cans with your own hands.

A variety of crafts made from tin (aluminum) jars.

Pots and vases

If you paint tin cans beautifully, they are perfect for growing seedlings and growing indoor plants. You can paint the jars with bright colors, one in gold, another in silver, the third in a blue tint, etc.

Beautiful crafts from tin cans - vases. You need to wrap the container with cork cardboard. Select in advance a stencil with a beautiful image of animals, birds, patterns. Then apply the design to the cork. The result will be vases of a light coffee shade with a black pattern on the outside; the inside can be coated with the same black paint.

Advice! Before painting the jar, you should degrease it with a product that contains alcohol. Acrylic paints or in a spray can and a small nylon brush are suitable. Also, do not forget to make 2-3 small holes in the bottom of the jar (with a nail and a hammer).

Regular tape is easy to use as a stencil. With its help, you can draw diamonds, zigzags and other patterns on a tin. You can first coat it with aerosol paint, for example gold, as a base, and when dry, use tape to mark the stripes and paint them with acrylic paints.

Original ways to use cans

If you wrap a jar with birch bark, it will become unrecognizable and fit perfectly into the eco-style.

Dry branches can be cut to the same length, then tied with regular twine on 2 levels to tie the container, you will get an unusual vase.

Containers can be wrapped in various materials: leather, braid or metallized threads. Secure them with glue.

Lace, colored bows, ribbons and appliqués on jars look interesting. Even a wedding can be decorated with small aluminum containers, topped with snow-white lace and artificial flowers.

Shelves and original organizers

There are many ideas and instructions for making crafts from aluminum containers.

In the hallway it is convenient to attach empty jars to the wall for storing small items: gloves, keys, small hats. You can hang long scarves on top.

You can create original packaging for towels in the bathroom. Rolled towels of different colors fit perfectly into separate compartments on the wall. The top of the container can be decorated to match the uniform tone of the bathroom walls.

Jars for craftswomen will be a real gift. You can place an organizer on the wall, where each cell contains 1-2 skeins of thread and yarn. It always takes a long time to search in a bag; the yarn can get tangled.

If you cut off the bottoms, the containers can be used in other ways. Bulk scarves, socks, mittens and other accessories can be conveniently stored inside jars.

An interesting option is several cans, for example, 7 pcs. connect with a wide ribbon and hang on the wall (cabinet). You can put women's silk scarves and scarves inside.

Tin stands

A small master class on making crafts from cans. To use a tin in the kitchen, you need to wash it thoroughly, then, if there are sharp edges, clean it well. The top can be painted, covered with colored paper, and decorated with bows (ribbons). Makes an excellent stand for storing forks and spoons.

A creative stand for stationery for schoolchildren and students can also be created from aluminum containers. A “pyramid” of 10 cans, fastened together and painted to match the overall design, will become a convenient stand for pens, felt-tip pens, mobile phones, pencils and other small items. Such a device must lie in a horizontal position.

For the kitchen, you can connect several tin containers without a bottom to accommodate bottles.

Lamps and creative candlesticks

Designers and craftsmen offer another non-standard solution for using jars as shades for lamps. This option is suitable for design in the loft style, as well as industrial or rustic.

You can create a candlestick, which, using a nail and a hammer, is decorated with an unusual design or ornament (flower, sun, star). It is better to paint the outside in a bright monochrome color.

Such night lamps with handles can be hung in the countryside as lanterns.

Original flowerpots

It is appropriate to express fantastic drawings and patterns in vases or flowerpots. There are no limits to creativity here. If you make small holes on the sides of the containers, then hanging pots with plants will look beautiful, for example, on a balcony or wall of a summer house.

How to use lids from tin cans?

Folk creative craftsmen offer to design each lid in an original way and apply a drawing on it. Then hang a stick on the cords, on which fasten 3 long threads with caps. Secure beautiful beads between them.

Skittles for the garden

Decorate the jars with bright, mischievous pictures, faces or animals. When friends gather, it is convenient to play bowling. A ball or a paper ball can be thrown one at a time into such containers. This is to amuse guests in nature.

Signs in the garden

Another fun thing to do is hang name signs on branches. You can hang beautiful glass balls and metal elements from below so that they ring in the wind. You can bring any of your ideas to life, we offer photos of crafts made from tin cans.

Photos of crafts made from tin cans

In order to make such an organizer, we will need:

1. Cans of different heights and diameters. If your cans were opened using a key on the lid, then you need to use a can opener (which has a screw) to remove the protruding rim.

2. The basis on which we will place them(you can take a kitchen board or a watch blank).

3. Scraps of fabric. It is better to take fabrics with stretch thread and not very dense, so that there are no unsightly humps when folding. Jeans are perfect in every sense :)

4. Fleece.

5. Trimmings of ribbons, braids.

6. Glue(I usually use three in my work: Amos, PVA and Moment Crystal).

7. Sewing machines a (optional).

8. Self-tapping screws according to the number of cans and a screwdriver.

Since the cans have thickening at the top and bottom and often ribbed walls, the first thing we need to do is smooth out the relief. First, we apply fleece from bottom to top, without catching the thickening. We connect the fabric end-to-end.

Then we apply the canvas so that it covers the jar completely. I made the joint in a different place.

After this, it is necessary to level the bottom. Firstly, it will be easier to glue the fabric, and secondly, when screwing the can to the base there is no risk of breaking it. For leveling, you can take some kind of bulk cardboard: beer or thin corrugated cardboard (thin and dense, this is important). The main thing is that it can be cut with scissors, because it will take ten times longer with a knife :) I glued two layers.

Now we give free rein to our imagination.

The strips for covering must be cut with allowances of 1.5 cm on the long sides and 1 cm on the short sides. The fabric should sit on the can very tightly, with tension. But there is one caveat. When you stitch the braid, the fabric in this place will not stretch anywhere. But when trying it on, you will be guided by the place where there is no braid and it may turn out that in the area of the braid the cover will not fit on the can. Therefore, I recommend bevelling the stitching slightly at the beginning and end to prevent the fabric from flapping and the tape from getting stuck.

Now a little trick. To put on the fabric, tuck the can into a regular bag. But be sure to do it like in the picture, so that the top of the bag goes inside all the way to the bottom.

Then the fabric will fit like clockwork. The bag is then torn and pulled out, and the cover sits as if glued due to the rough fleece. But don’t rush to pull it out until you are sure that the fabric has sat the way you want it.

We fold the top seam allowance and glue it inward, constantly pulling the fabric down. Then we will be able to avoid creases. To ensure that the fold lies evenly in the seam area, cut the seam allowance along the seam to 1 mm and glue this mm, straightening and pressing it.

We cut the bottom allowance, not reaching the bottom of the jar 2-3 mm (depending on the flowability and density of the fabric), and then cut off the corners.

When gluing, it is important to take your time and pull each “petal” one by one towards the center, pressing and simultaneously smoothing out all the irregularities and folds.

Now it’s time to try on the interior trim. I took cardboard for her. Its density will be lower, the smaller the diameter of the can. Be sure to ensure that the cardboard cut line runs strictly perpendicular to the bottom. Otherwise, when twisting, there will be unsightly creases that cannot be corrected.

It is important to leave a small gap between the edges. Its size will depend on the thickness of the cardboard and fabric.

Now one more subtlety. Pull the cardboard over the edge of the table until it begins to curl. This will make it easier for us to glue the fabric to avoid wrinkles when putting it in the jar. Since the can has a thickening at the top, the length of the top and bottom of the liner will be different. To avoid confusion when applying the sticker, write “bottom” and “top” on the reverse side.

Now we need to cut out the fabric for the interior decoration. Since I planned to line the bottom with voluminous felt, I did not make a bottom allowance. If you decide to make it, then immediately cut it as shown above and prepare tweezers - if any petal gets wrinkled, it will be easy for you to get it out.

When sticking, constantly pull the fabric slightly so that the cardboard curls, but make sure there are no bubbles.

On the upper part of the allowance you also need to make several notches, not reaching the edge of 2 mm. One allowance on the short side must be glued, but on the other side I recommend not gluing the fabric until the allowance begins by about 0.5 mm. First try on the liner for the can. It may happen that your blank will be too big and then you can safely cut off the extra millimeters of cardboard and glue everything to the end.

Place the cardboard into the cup carefully so as not to stain the top edge. Before doing this, think about how it will stand so that the joint is hidden by the front wall.

It is better to press with clothespins from the place opposite the joint and always through something, so as not to leave marks from the clamps.

If you have a round base, then we tighten it in the same way as we covered the jar. If the base is rectangular, then add allowances differently. That is, for example, the top one first along the short sides, and then along the long sides, and the bottom one vice versa.

After this, we arrange our jars so that the joint is covered by the adjacent jar. We fasten the cans with self-tapping screws - it’s more reliable than glue.

Now you need to cut out the inner bottom. To do this, we measure the jar not along the upper circle, but precisely along the bottom. The difference between the upper and lower diameter is quite strong. It is very convenient to use calipers.