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Craft unique Christmas ornaments from aluminum cans for a personalized touch to your holiday decor. This Christmas craft is a budget-friendly way to celebrate the season!
Are you ready to add a personal and eco-friendly twist to your holiday season this year?
I've got a fantastic project that's not only kind to your wallet but also to the planet.
We're going to transform those empty soda cans that you were about to recycle into dazzling Christmas ornaments.
It's a creative and fun way to repurpose materials into something special that can shine on your tree.
So grab your favorite soda cans, and let's get started on crafting your very own festive decorations and handmade gifts!
Supplies Used:
Some links may be to similar items when exact items couldn't be found online.
I wanted the colors to be green and red Christmas colors, so I used a red Coke can and a generic Lemon Lime soda can.
Cut aluminum can be very sharp, and I would not suggest this DIY project as a kid-friendly craft.
Instructions:
Cut the can open with a pair of scissors.
Cut the top and bottom off and cut a slit up the side so you are left with a sheet from the aluminum can.
Cut the can into several strips, my strips measured about .33 x 3 inches.
Then twist each strip around a pencil to give the strip a twirly shape.
The plastic ornament I used is a 4-inch globe, and it took a total of 4 cans to fill it up with twisted soda can strips.
I can't wait to hang my new DIY ornaments on our Christmas tree so I can see it sparkle with the twinkle lights!
Do you have DIY Christmas ornaments that you hang on the tree every year?
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Emily Thompson
SOOO cute! I love this idea.. I'm always wanting to by some clear ornaments... Everyone comes up with such cute ideas for them. Emily@nap-timecreations! Oh, can you send me your social media links for the refflecopter giveaway for our new party? thanks!
Mary Ellen
Cute idea! Thanks for sharing at Talking Tuesday Over the Fence! Pinned it for you also.....
Linda Loosli
This is such a cute idea! Thanks for stopping by Talking Tuesday! I love your blog! Hugs! Linda
Ivy and Elephants
This is way cute. This is absolutely gorgeous and inspirational. I would love it if you would share it at our WIW Linky Party. I hope you can join us!
Paula
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Clairejustine oxox
Great idea, love this )
Thanks for sharing last week at the blog hop, featuring and pinning this week at Creative Mondays 🙂
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
Just stopping by to let you know that you are featured at this week's Freedom Fridays 🙂 Thanks so much for joining us, Katie!
Amy @ The Stitchin Mommy
Love this project Katie! It's a great idea for recycling those cans =) Just stopping by to let you know that you've been featured at this week's Get Crafty Friday! I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!
-Amy
Deonna Wade
Hey Katie! It's Deonna from the Child at Heart blog! I love this post and would love for you to link up to the Merriest Blog Hop and share your creations!
Jody and Stan
Katie, Love this project! Would love for you to share at Simple & Sweet Fridays this week! New Follower!
Hugs,
Jody
Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate
I saw your ornament featured at the Artsy Corner link party this morning and had to come by and tell you how much I love it! {...& pin it too, of course! ;)} Thanks for sharing and congrats on the well-deserved feature! Merry Christmas! :*)
The DIY Homegirl
Love seeing common items repurposed into decor! This is also a green project too! Very cool. They even look like pieces of candy inside. Thanks for sharing!
Jessica
This is really quite pretty and such a fun idea.
Misty Nicole Overstreet-Roberts (The Lady Prefers To Save)
What a great tip!
Audrey
Visiting from Merry Mondays - I have seen a few ideas making ornaments with soda cans, but not like this. Very festive.
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
This is so cute and creative! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Christine
Such a nifty DIY! Stopping by from the Let's be Friends party.
Melissa Ruddy
Great way to recycle! Really cool.
Katie
Thank you Melissa. I am glad you like my ornament. It was a lot of fun to make!