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Rope & Twine Tin Can Storage Containers

July 10, 2013 By Erin Spain 4 Comments

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and All You, but all my opinions are my own. #lifeforless #pmediahttp://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO

I recently picked up the July issue of All You Magazine. Are you familiar with it?

All You Magazine - great tips, ideas, inspiration and most importantly SAVINGS! Lots of coupons.

All You Magazine is great for so many reasons. There are a ton of coupons inside, plus lifestyle tips, recipes, crafts and more. There are so many great ideas for saving money, and the coupons are for personal and household products most of us use all the time. There are articles on everything from beauty to fitness to fashion and beyond.

Not only is this magazine full of coupons and tips, but it’s full of inspiration too. My favorite section is the “Craft Challenge” column where two craft bloggers “compete to repurpose an everyday object into a pretty home accent.” I decided to create a craft that was inspired by this month’s challenge. The object this month was an aluminum can, and the challenge was to create something in three steps or fewer and spend less than $5. I made two cute little Rope & Twine Tin Can Storage Containers to hold cotton balls and cotton swabs for the bathroom.

Rope & Twine Tin Can Storage Containers: A quick, easy and inexpensive craft!

This was a quick and easy project that happened to be free since I had all of the supplies on-hand. If you’d like to recreate your own, here’s what you’ll need:

  • 2 tin cans
  • 1 package of Sisal rope
  • Jute Twine
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Scissors

First, be sure to thoroughly wash your cans and sand down any sharp edges if necessary. Starting at either the top or bottom of the can, slowly wrap the Sisal rope around, dotting glue as you go until the can is covered.

Rope & Twine Tin Can Storage Containers

After your cans are covered with the rope, you are ready to add the twine. For one can, I created a striped pattern with the twine and for the other I created a zig zag. For the striped one, simply start at the top or bottom and wind the jute around, spacing each line of twine about a half-inch apart as you wind and glue. For the zig zag pattern, glue one end of the twine to the top edge of the can, then dot glue at each “point” of the zig zag. I made the top row of zig zags first, then started at the bottom of the can for the second row.

Rope & Twine Tin Can Storage Containers
These containers could be used to hold just about anything – pens and pencils, makeup brushes, art/craft supplies, etc. Sometimes the simplest craft projects end up being my favorite.
Rope & Twine Tin Can Storage Containers: A quick, easy and inexpensive craft via DIYontheCheap.com
I purchased my copy of All You Magazine at Kroger while I was shopping for groceries. For a money-saving coupon and to find out where you can purchase a copy near you, check out this website.

Have you done any simple repurposing projects lately? I’d love to hear about them!

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Comments

  1. Dakota Creek Chic says

    July 10, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    I have been on the hunt for a vase and a lamp base to wrap with Jute…I love the two tone look…may have to rethink my project. Turned out cute.
    Shawna

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  2. Ginger Walls says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:15 am

    They turned out great! I love that the magazine had a little DIY action in it too. These would be perfect in my bathroom. I might have to give it a try!

    Ginger

    Literally Inspired

    Reply
  3. homefornowblog says

    July 15, 2013 at 4:43 am

    How cute. I have an endless need for containers! Love the two toned twine! Very nice.

    Reply
  4. Christina says

    July 17, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    turned out cute, Erin! I did some paint dipped wrapped rope cans 🙂

    Reply

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