1. Coffee Can Turned Bread Pan
You can turn those old metal coffee cans into great baking pans for bread. These make wonderful gifts, too. Just bake the bread in the can and then once it's cooled, dress up the can just a bit. Note that you can't do this with plastic coffee containers but for those of you who buy your coffee in a tin can, baking bread is a wonderful way to put that empty can to good use.
Source/Tutorial: thirtyhandmadedays
2. Upcycled Coffee Container Birdhouse
What better way to upcycle an empty coffee container than to build a birdhouse out of it? This is such a great idea and a wonderful project for the kids to help you with. You'll need to thoroughly clean that plastic coffee container to ensure that you get all the coffee out. Then just glue some sticks and twigs over it and mount it to a pole – well, there are a few additional steps but you get the gist.
Source/Tutorial: greenecraftsandcountryliving
3. Burlap Covered Decorative Coffee Cans
If you don't know what else to do with those empty coffee cans, why not turn them into décor? I love these Valentine's Day cans but you can do this with any holiday or with just normal décor. Just cover the cans in burlap and then add whatever decorations you want. Sunflowers would be great for summer or you could do something with pinecones for the holidays. You could even use these as little metal gift bags when you're finished.
Source/Tutorial: sewlicioushomedecor
4. DIY Coffee Can Cubbies
Put those empty coffee cans to good use by making them into cubbies to organize and store your yarn. If you knit or crochet, you know just how much yarn you have to keep up with. Those empty coffee cans can help. You can cover the coffee cans in contact paper to make them more decorative. Just glue them all together with contact cement and screw them into your wall. It's a very cheap and very easy organization solution.
Source/Tutorial: leethal
5. Upcycled Coffee Can Ombre Vase
Just a little craft paint and a bit of time are all you need to create these gorgeous Ombre vases from your empty coffee cans. You could do this with plastic or metal cans, just make sure that you use enough paint to cover the color if you're using plastic. These Ombre vases are perfect for Mother's Day and take only a few minutes each to make. This would be a wonderful way to make your wedding day centerpieces on a budget.
Source/Tutorial: almostmakesperfect
6. Coffee Can Wine Rack
How great is this wine rack that you can make from empty coffee cans? Seriously, this thing is genius and it's pretty easy to build, too. It's basically removing the bottom of the can, spraying it inside and out with spray paint and then gluing them all together. You could create any size of design of wine rack that you want and use any color that matches your existing décor.
Source/Tutorial: brit.co
7. DIY Upcycled Kitchen Canisters
I love the idea of turning old plastic coffee canisters into actual kitchen canisters. This is one of my favorite projects of all time and it's pretty easy, too. You just need a few plastic Folger's or Maxwell House coffee cans – in different sizes if you want. Clean the cans well and then paint them whatever color you want them to be. Here's a tip – don't paint the insides (to keep them food safe). Once you're done and they're dry, you can use stickers to label them.
Source/Tutorial: kelliskitchen
8. DIY Coffee Can Plunger Holder
Put that plunger out of sight with a plastic or metal coffee can and some covering. You just cover the can with contact paper or paint if you prefer, cut a hole in the lid to accommodate the plunger's handle and you're all set. This is the easiest way to get that plunger hidden away – or you could even do this for your toilet brush. Just make sure to cut the hole the right size for the handle.
9. Easy DIY Office Storage
Upcycle those coffee cans and use them as great office storage. I love office organizers that keep everything in place. I can't function if my desk is a mess so these office organizers are great. You just empty and clean the cans – or plastic coffee containers – and then decorate them however you want. Use burlap, lace, paint or anything you may have on hand. Then, just fill them with scissors, pens, pencils and other things that tend to be out of place on your desk.
Source/Tutorial: timewashed
10. Repurposed Coffee Can Luminaries
You can turn metal coffee cans into beautiful luminaries that will light up your outdoors this summer. Just clean the cans and then use a nail or screwdriver to punch holes in them to create a design for the light to filter through. Once they're all done, you just add tealight candles and light up your night. If you fill the cans up with water and freeze them before you punch your holes, it will help them to keep their shape.
Source/Tutorial: auntannie
11. DIY Holiday Treat Containers
Recycle those coffee cans and use them to hold your holiday treats or for a beautiful container to give those treats as gifts. You can print off holiday paper and then use Mod Podge to stick it to your cans or paint the cans in different holiday colors. You could also use scrapbook or contact paper to decorate them. Then, fill them with your favorite holiday cookies or candies and gift them to your family and friends.
Source/Tutorial: craftbits
12. Kid's Craft Storage From Upcycled Coffee Canisters
If you've ever picked broken crayon out of your carpet then you know how important it is for kids to have their own storage containers for these items. You can turn those empty coffee canisters into great little craft storage containers for paints, crayons, colored pencils and anything else you need to store. Just imagine having a place to keep all of those stickers!
Source/Tutorial: pinterest
13. DIY Pet Food Or Snack Canister
Those plastic coffee containers make excellent pet snack or treat canisters. You can even use them as pet food canisters if you only use small amounts of pet food. Just clean them up and then decorate however you like. The plastic lid keeps the food fresh and keeps it from spilling out. Plus, those coffee canisters are pretty big so you can keep loads of treats in them for your little furry friends.
Source/Tutorial: pinterest
14. Upcycled Coffee Can Planter
Those empty coffee containers can easily be turned into planters with just a little cleaning and maybe a coat of paint. Just clean them well and then choose your paint color and give them a whole new look. They're perfect for herbs and other smaller plants and can even handle some of your heavier flowers. Just imagine – you could have custom planters for just the cost of some paint.
Source/Tutorial: taylormadehomestead
15. Easy DIY Popcorn Pail
So, you know some of those plastic coffee containers have handles, right? You can easily turn them into a new little popcorn pail. Of course, I would remove the label and then maybe paint the outside or decorate it somehow to make it a bit more popcorny. Remember that if you're painting these, don't paint the insides. The inside is already food safe so if you plan to use them for food in any way, leave the inside unpainted.
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