How can I upcycle a popcorn tin?
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Hi Nancy,
Here are some ideas from other Hometalk members. I hope these ideas inspire to create something that you will love. Wishing you the best!
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=popcorn%20tin
Nancy....I have used mine for several different things...in sewing room, magazines, coloring books and colors, etc. Works great but can also paint, however, I love the snow scenes, Minnie and Mickey soooo....just leave as is. Good luck
paint might chip. what about wrapping it in contact paper?
Check out these ideas!
https://intelligentdomestications.com/2016/01/8-clever-ideas-to-upcycle-popcorn-tins.html
Nancy: maybe this will help
https://www.diyncrafts.com/25538/repurpose/20-crazy-creative-popcorn-tin-repurposing-projects
Popcorn cans can be used to contain cleaning products for the car. Everything in one place. Or you could decorate one and use it as an ice bucket.
Here's a cool idea
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-upcycle-your-christmas-popcorns-tins-into-metal-planters-44237855
How to Upcycle Your Christmas Popcorns Tins Into Metal Planters
I use mine to store sharp tools like tall pruners, hand saws, some garden tools. It protects the blades and prevents anyone getting poked or cut by accident.
I store dog food in mine, I also use mine as a cookie container, flour and sugar container.
Credit: https://www.kitcheniest.com/
Look at this cute trash can someone made from a popcorn tin. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/popcorn-tin-trash-can-19897883
Turn a Popcorn Tin Into a Trash Can
You could turn it into a reusuable gift container like I did with cookie tins here: https://happydealhappyday.com/cookie-tins/
Here is what I did with mine... https://www.homeroad.net/2018/01/recycled-dry-dog-food-container.html
HERE ARE SOME IDEAS https://www.diyncrafts.com/25538/repurpose/20-crazy-creative-popcorn-tin-repurposing-projects