40+ ways to turn empty cans into something useful

It just so happens that a Russian person always has something that he does not need, and it is a pity to throw it away. Old skis on the balcony, a long-broken freezer in the same place, a littered samovar under the bed. But if the freezer and samovar can still be taken to the dacha, and skiing can be done in the winter from the slide in the yard, then what to do with the ever-accumulating number of cans that take up space? 

We offer you several ways to give ordinary glass jars a second life. Of course, provided that they do not go to the closure of cucumbers, tomatoes and other goodies.

1.You can make oil lamps out of cans. Fill two-thirds of the jar with kerosene and close the lid. Put a rope in a jar of kerosene and let it soak for about an hour. Make a hole in the lid and pass the rope through it.

2. A container for matches. And the top of the lid can be replaced with a match grater.

3.You can also make garlands from cans.

4. Another option.

5. Container for sewing accessories.

6. A set of containers for bathroom accessories. The cans are held on a piece of wood with picture hangers and pipe clamps.

7. And here is a great way to start seedlings.

8. Do children constantly throw small things around? They can be hidden in cans, and plastic animal figures can be glued to the lid.

9. A great way to store yarn. And if you make a small hole in the lid, it will be convenient to get it.

10. For lovers of needlework, a bank is a great way to organize a rich selection of ribbons.

11. Pizza in a jar. You can add any ingredients to the jar to taste and save until baking. And you can bake pizza in a jar in a deep baking tray filled with water.

12. Spice shelf made of glass jars with magnets. This is just an amazing idea if you have something made of stainless steel in your kitchen. Pour the spices into the jars, label them, and glue the magnets to the lids.

13. By analogy with spices, you can store buttons in jars. To store them as shown in the picture, you need to nail the lids to the shelf, fill the jars with the necessary contents and twist them.

14. Vases from cans. Pour the acrylic paint of your favorite color (about 5 cm) on the bottom of a clean, dry jar, and then turn the jar over and turn it slowly so that the paint spreads evenly over the entire inside of the jar. However, you can not pour water into such vases.

15. You can also paint the cans with spray paint. It is only advisable to work outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

16. From cans, you can make these candlesticks.

17. If you do not have a chain, you can hang the jar on a rope. It will create a more rural atmosphere.

18. In principle, using a jar as a candle holder is simple. Just fill the bottom of the jar with sand or pebbles to hold the candle.

19. And you can fill the jars with water and put candles-tablets on them.

20. Cupcakes in a jar. And as an addition to such an unusual gift, give a spoon with a beautiful ribbon.

21. Make a terrarium out of a jar.

22. Well, using cans as containers for salads during a picnic or barbecue is already a passed topic.

23. You can make such beautiful interior details with messages written with glue from a glue gun.

24. You can also use letters for scrapbooking.

25. Banks can even be used as photo frames.

26. Fireflies in cans. Cut the glowing neon stick and pour its contents into the jar. Add sparkles. Close the lid and shake.

27. Make a container for liquid soap from the jar.

28.You can replace the blender body with a jar. In addition, most of the blades fit perfectly on the lid of the jar.

29. Dessert smor in a jar.

30. Make a chandelier out of the cans.

31. You can serve cutlery in cans.

32. Mini-pies in cans.

33. You can drink from a jar. Replace the lid with a softer material, then make a small hole in it and insert the tube. The lid can be decorated in a summer way.

34. It's time to update the sconce.

35. On the lid of the jar, you can make a "spout" like this, so that it is easier to pour out or pour out its contents.

36. You can buy a lid like this and take the jar with you on the road.

37. And you can glue several cans of the same size and make an organizer for office supplies.

38. You can decorate the jars with twine.

39. Make cocktails in cans in advance for the upcoming party.

40. You can write the names of your friends on the banks beautifully.

41.You can even make a table lamp out of a jar.

42. And in mini-jars, you can serve oysters in ice.

43. From a jar of unusual shape, you can make a ball with sequins. As a souvenir for the New Year.

44. You can make a kind of air freshener. Just make holes in the lid and fill the jar with something nice-smelling.

45. You can store oatmeal in cans. Mix together the flattened oats, Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, and a sweetener such as fruit. Shake the contents of the jar and put it in the refrigerator. It can be stored for up to 2 days.

46. Make a gift set for ice cream. Sugar, vanilla powder and bags of cream inside a plastic jar, adding a little rock salt. When the time and mood comes and you want to make ice cream, just mix all the ingredients and add ice to the salt. And then shake the jar hard.