need ideas

[lucy979]

I was wondering if you guys had any ideas of ways to reuse formula cans. I am going to have lots of them and just thought there has got to be something else to do with them besides throw them away. They are the powdered formula type cans. Thanks in advance!!

[dz_blonde_girl]

Well, here's what I do with mine! Dh uses some out in the garage to keep stuff in. I think they would make awefully cute little gift pails for the holidays. You, know, dress up the outside with some wrapping paper or paint and add handles made from curled wire, raffia or ribbon. You could fill them with candy or other goodies and give as gift to teachers or co-workers. My pencil holders are made from formula cans.

[dz_blonde_girl]

I got another idea looking through the grocery ads:

Snowman
Peel off the label from the can
Paint the bottom 2/3 white and the top 1/3 black
Cut a hat brim from black fun foam and glue on at the line
Cut a carrot shape from orange fun foam, use a black marker to color the edges and make it look more like a carrot - for the nose
Glue on some google eyes, or use buttons. or paint on eyes and a mouth. Dav on some cheeks.
You could make a handle out of ribbon or curled wire. You should probably punch the holes for it before you paint though.

[lucy979]

Thanks Karen! Those are great ideas. I think I am going to make dd a piggy bank.