Since Earth Day is approaching I decided to work on things we can make from all these recyclables that lay around the house. I read this post and it got me thinking: what else? what can I cut from aluminum cans to make them more fun. And then it came to me, well kinda. I have the idea but not enough time to truly implement it since there are kids and husbands and pets. So here is the idea:
Take a washed aluminum can and cut the top and bottom off.
Using a paper puncher cut out a shape. The great thing is that these paper punches come in huge variety of shapes and sizes. They also make the edges dull therefore you do not need to worry about getting cut.
We cut out medium sized stars.
I used a pin tag to make holes. Place the stars on a cutting board and push through, that’s it. Then I used a fishing line to tie these pieces together but again the possibilities are endless. You can use a thin rubber band, or fasteners like in earrings.
I think these could make very interesting earrings or a pendant.
This is a pair of earrings that my daughter purchased. With a few different size hole punchers and few jewelry fasteners an hook you could have your favorite soda or beer earrings in a flash.
Again I am very creative but definitely not artistic, meaning my mind can think of things but I have two left hands and things do not look good made by them. So please take this post and play around yourself. If you make something nice please tell me about it or attach a photo. I would love to see it.
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These are great…I’m adding them to my Things to Do list!
This went straight to my daughter ( upper elementary science teacher). Too cool!
Wow! You are right! You did “raise soda can craft up a notch”! It seems a lot of people have found these a great resource for making jewelry and ornaments.
Just love the star bracelet! Have you given any thought to making it into a long garland at Christmas????
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Valerie
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Very cool!
Very very cool. I think you are artistic AND creative!
My daughter will love this.
This looks interesting and there are so many ways to use the cut outs. I’m surprised the paper cutter will do the job and that the cut outs will not be sharp. Thanks for the idea.
What a clever idea to use paper punches! I like the fact they blunt any sharp edges. I will link in a blog post later this month. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea! Mmmm Coke Zero… i LOVE Coke Zero…
its really so nice idea…thank you
Mmm… sure interesting.
Aren’t these a tat sharp for jewelry, part. for kids?
For this reason, we’re only featured the use of cans as art or as home decoration… (eg. see Friday’s post… of this HUGE Michael Jackson portraits made with cans, as well as the ‘recycled crafts’- series that I posted a while ago. Have a look on the blog.
Anyhow, I came over to thank you for linking it up at Fine Craft Guild DIY Linky Party. Do join our next party again with a great tutorial. The party will open Wednesday and you can reach it from our homepage.
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Rose
Actually because they are cut by a hole puncher it makes them really dull in comparison to being cut by scissors… therefore you so not have to sand them anymore…. you should try it… it is pretty cool how unsharp they are
What a fun idea I’m going to have to try this!
Awesome! I’m going to feature this today to start our new week party!
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Neat! I will definitely be giving this a try, especially with the cheapie Dollar Store punches. Edges aren’t sharp? Too cool! Love it.
bright idea keep up the good work, i will try this me too !
I was also concerned about sharp edges, but I guess the puncher pushes down the edges. Great craft for a birthday party for older kids.
Wow! Cool design! I am a crafter myself and I would love to feature your design at
http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/
Hope this is okay with you?
Thanks!
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Love…love…love this idea. Also…when punching through these thin aluminum cans..it sharpens the punches!! Double duty!
Thanku so much 4 this as I have been searching 4 days for instructions. More ppl are worried about making a profit I guess so they upload no directions lol! Your directions are so easy! The hole punch is great I been printing & tracing,cutting with kitchen sheers which I guess is bad. Everything is still very sharp even if I sand it. It’s a mess! My 1st Monster Drink container 2 waste.:( Oh well Trial & error I guess. Also the sheers were leaving it ridgy.. Maybe I should get craft scissors or metal cutting draping scissors! The stars lined up would make very cute earrings..
wonderful…..very very cool
Hi, The bracelet you made is very neat. Do you have other soda can projects you do? I would love to see them. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
how cute =). i like it and i want to make one now. lol. will it cute u
Hello this is Saylor do you know how to make thing out of tops of soda cans