37 Awesome Aluminum Can Crafts to Make

There are so many really great crafts made using aluminum cans. I made a search of websites looking for aluminum can crafts that included a nice photo of the finished project and a tutorial for the craft. There are instructions for making aluminum can crafts that range from jewelry items to wall décor. I hope you'll be able to find a project or two that you'll want to make. What a great way to recycle pop and beer cans.

For the tutorial to make the soda can art shown above, go to Cottage in the Oaks.

Don't forget to save the pop-tops from your soda can, you can make wall art using them. You'll find the tutorial for making this peace sign at Crafting a Green World.

Making a beautiful rose plaque like this would be a great idea for a Mother's day gift. Or an appropriate Valentine's gift for a sweetheart. You'll find the instructions for making this rose at great stems.

I find this patchwork very attractive and think it would be a beautiful addition to any style decor. Imagine it on the mantel or shelf in your home. The directions for making this patchwork star is found at Home-Dzine.

The roses shown here are made a little differently than the ones made for the plaque in the project above, so I thought you might like to have a choice. The tutorial for making these roses is found at Home-Dzine.

You'll be able to make your own ashtrays by following the instructions at Cut Out + Keep. If you don't smoke, you can always use these little trays to hold jewelry or soap bars.

By adding a wire stem, these cute little sparkle fairies could be used as plant pokes. Or how about adding a magnet on the back for magnets. This very cute recycled aluminum can craft has a tutorial at cool2craft.

Okay, so these aren't beer cans. But, since beer cans are made from aluminum, I decided to share this lantern craft also. Go to dollar store crafts for the directions. A great camping or patio light.

Think of all the ways you'll be able to use leaves made like this. A Fall garland would be beautiful made using these leaves. Go to Little House in the Suburbs to see how easy they are to make.

You can make a beautiful pendant like this one by following the tutorial given at saved by LOVE CREATIONS. A very ingenious use for an aluminum can. Perfect idea for a craft show craft.

Change the silver look of aluminum cans to a faux hammered copper look using the tutorial at STOW & TELLU as your guide. Some of the uses for the hammered copper look might be as a basis for ornaments, jewelry, garlands, etc.

This easy to make patriotic wreath is great for displaying on an outside door. One nice thing about aluminum is that it doesn't rust. Find the instructions for making this wreath at small fry & co.

Although I like the appearance of this heart pendant with the red added, I really liked it in the photo that shows what it looked like with just the blue. See what I mean, and find the instructions for making this pendant at saved by LOVE CREATIONS.

These little flower magnets would make nice gifts or stocking stuffers for teachers or family members. The instructions for making these flower magnets can be found at 10th muse studios.

Make these inexpensive and attractive earrings for yourself and to give as gifts. I love the shabby chic look of these earrings. The directions for making these earrings can be found at BY WILMA.

Go to .the. MAYBERRY home journal for the templates and directions for making these soda can ornaments. I love how colorful these ornaments are.

What a nice decorating grouping this would be for an end table, mantle or shelf. I love these metal flowers that you can make by following the instructions given at Crissy’s Crafts.

Who would know that something so simple could look so elegant. To make this soda tab bracelet, go to Crafting a Green World for the instructions.

To find the tutorial for this outstanding project, go to The Idea Room. This is a great gift idea for Father's Day.

It wouldn't be fair to show you that cool chicken butt roasterwithout also telling how to make the chicken. Find lots of ideas at i Save A to Z.

Okay, so I have to admit that I have no idea how anything even vaguely involved in modern technology works. But, since I consider any beer drinker smart enough to figure out this Wi-Fi booster thingy, even if I don't have a clue, it's important that I include this project here. Find the instructions at wikiHow.

These are beautiful and can be used in so many different ways. Find the tutorial at Consumer Crafts.

It looks like I may have to choose the kind of soda that I drink, by what colors are on the cans. Find the instructions to make this cute aluminum can flower bracelet at saved by LOVE CREATIONS.

This is my favorite aluminum can leaf wreath. Find the directions at Country Design Style.

I call these super stars because there are so many super ways to use them. Craftster has a great tutorial for making these stars.

There are so many occasions to use string lights, other than at Christmas, and just as many occasions for making covers for those lights. See how they are made by following the instructions at Instructables.

These aluminum can angels are so cute that I'm sure you'll find all sorts or ways and reasons to use them in your décor. Go to Saved by LOVE CREATIONS for the pattern and directions for making the angels.

Anyone who carries keys will love a key chain like this. Use the can from the favorite drink of the person who will receive the gift and follow the instructions at The crafty Blog Stalker to make special key chains for special people.

This is another of the projects that can be used in so many different ways. I love this canister set. Find the directions for making the metal stamped labels by going to the STOW & TELL site.

I love every one of the aluminum can wreaths, and this one is a real beauty. Find the tutorial for this beautiful wreath at Saved by LOVE CREATIONS.

These are sooo cute. A great stocking stuffer or party favor gift. The instructions for making these tinwork boxes is found at Atomic Shrimp.

You can make a variety of Christmas caroler ornaments to hang on your tree this year, by using aluminum cans and the instructions at STILL FINDING CASH.

Make a beautiful rose pendant to give as a gift or for your own use. The directions for making this super pretty rose pendant can be found at Saved by LOVE CREATIONS.

This is also a beautiful wreath that I would be pleased to hang on my front door. The directions are found at HGTV. Tip: (click on “beautiful Christmas wreath” for the pdf file.)