Reused Tin Utility Caddy

Reusing is the Mantra, even with decorations and crafts. For this new item we are making, firstly we need is to patiently collect varied sizes of small canned food containers. It might take few months or based on your usage, just a day to collect the numbers.

We begin like this---- Wash the tins well, once the labels are wet, peel them perfectly and let dry. Take the colorful printed papers of your choice, measure them to cover each can, cut them to size. Apply Mod podge generously to the first can, start sticking the paper to it without creases. Follow the same step for all the cans. Take the first can and give a light coating of mod podge  over the paper for water proof and shiny finish. Follow the same for other cans. At this step, you have to decide which can is your centre piece that supports the other cans, the tallest or the biggest the better. With the help of hot glue gun, or florist wire, attach each tin to the center tin. Using the hot glue, create a handle  with a sturdy ribbon. Voila!! Your new utility caddy is ready!

Use it for school supplies, craft items, kitchen cutlery, sewing materials or even in the bathroom. It is great as a gift too , i gave it to a friend as Hostess gift and she loved it!!  Warning: Be careful with the metal lining at the rim, while you are making this caddy or using it, it might cut your hand sharply.

-prathyusha