Step 1: Clean your tins
Remove the labels and sticky residue from your tin cans
Step 2: Make slices through the can
The slices should be 3/4" apart from each other
Step 3: Create a handle
Grab your thick metal wire and make a nice arc around the top of the can to make a handle
Step 4: Create two holes for the wire
Drill two holes at the top of the can directly across from one another that are large enough for the wire
Step 5: Feed the wire through the holes
Feed one end of the wire through one of the holes
Step 6: Twist the wire
Use your wire cutters or pliers to curve the wire around the edge of the can so it secures the handle in place
Step 7: Form the shape of the lantern
It's better to use gloves to avoid cuts
Step 8: Spray paint the lantern
If you want to add a little extra character to your lanterns, spray paint them the color of your choice
Step 9: Drop a light inside
LED lights are great because they're waterproof and much safer than regular wax candles
Step 10: Create more lanterns and patterns!
Look at all those designs cast on the wall! The possibilities are endless!
Next: Tuna Can Turns into Tea Light Hangers
Are you ready? Let's get started!
Step 1: Cut scrapbooking paper
Make sure your tuna cans are empty and clean
Step 2: Hot glue paper strips to cans
Add glue until the entire strip is glued to the can
Step 3: Cut string to hang cans
Cut different lengths of twine to hang the cans
Step 4: Make a bow from the end of the twine
Make sure the bow is tied tight
Step 5: Cut the bow loose
Cut an inch and a half to 2" or so. These to add an extra little touch to the cans
Step 6: Hot glue the bow to the can
Glue the end of the twine string to the can
Step 7: Attach can to twine & add tea lights
Use electrical lights to avoid wax dripping
Step 8: Turn on the electrical tea lights
Now go ahead and make some more!
Next: Light Up Your Bedroom With A... RUG!
Instead of just buying a nightlight for the wall or desk, make a light up rug!
Step 1: Start crocheting your rug
Start with crocheting a circle. If the circle itself isn't secure, make a few stitches to keep it together
Step 2: Insert your rope light
Crochet at least 3 rows of your rug before adding the rope light
Step 3: Finish crocheting the rug
This part goes much faster than you would think because the rope is thick
Step 4: Turn on the light!
Place your rug close to an outlet in your children's room and plug it in!
Step 5: Watch the full tutorial
If you want to see how to crochet here's a link just for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLUaywX0-WE
