Before I start working on really big projects, I take the time to clean and organize my studio. Here's a tin can caddy that I just finished to help me organized my daily go-to art supplies.
And on a lazy susan...Oh my, it doesn't get any better.
Here's a photo of the caddy super loaded up, with all my stuff. This caddy can hold tons!
And I love having the outer cans up off the ground/lazy susan because as you can see it leaves me a bit of space for my favorite ink pads and spools of thread.
Tutorial:
Collect or gather 8 or so small to medium size tin cans and 1 large coffee can.
Measure the height and circumference of all the outer cans and cut coordinating fabric to these dimensions. Next, slather a coat of Mod Podge to the outside and wrap and adhere the fabric to the cans.
Then put a coat of Mod Podge on the outside of the can. Set aside to dry. Paint the coffee can with gesso and sand lightly. Some of my cans had rust on the inside, so I sponged on some gesso there as well.
Arrange the small cans around the coffee can (looks super cute like this, but I knew I needed to have the cans up off the ground).
Mark the inside of the coffee can, where you want the small cans to hang.
Using an awl and a hammer, punch 2 holes in the smaller cans, close to the top rim.
And then punch the coordinating holes in the coffee can.
Next, thread a small length of wire, from the inside of the small cans, then into the coordinating hole of the coffee can.
And with pliers, twist the wire on the inside to secure the small cans.
And ... you're done.
Hint: I did place 2 small tin cans, on wooden blocks, in the coffee can to raise the scissors and screw divers up and within reach!
Happy organizing!
Cynthia you are sooo smart! I love this project and will make one for myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
:) Tracy
Posted by: Tracy Schultz | January 27, 2011 at 08:54 AM
Love it! Perfect for my small art table. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: stephanie | January 27, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Great idea, love it.
Posted by: Cathy | January 28, 2011 at 03:09 PM
well, that is simply genius!!! thank you soooo much for sharing your wonderful idea!
Posted by: jean | January 28, 2011 at 03:10 PM
L.O.V.E.
Posted by: Immi | January 28, 2011 at 03:46 PM
I Have to make this!
Posted by: Ginger | January 30, 2011 at 04:33 AM
Would be super handy when you are working with others at the crafting table. We always craft together at the dining room table. This caddy would certainly simplify all the "Would you please pass the...." that normally takes place. Great idea!
Posted by: Noah's Nest | January 31, 2011 at 10:29 AM
What a great idea.. I am also going to have to make one...
Posted by: Karen | February 03, 2011 at 06:44 PM
I'm always saving soup cans, etc. to make things like this also! I wrap mine with scrapbook papers or - even wallpaper! Just a suggestion though - put all of the 'seam' sides of the smaller cans against the larger can to hide them - it looks a lot neater that way!
Posted by: Lori | February 07, 2011 at 08:37 PM
that is so clever..luv it
Posted by: rossane kasem | February 07, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Where do you get the lazy susan?
Posted by: Julie Alberti | April 17, 2011 at 09:50 AM
That is an excellent tin can organizer.. I love it! and I admit i have to make one like this for myself.. Genius idea.. I have included it as a feature in one of my posts i.e tin cans organizers.. come check it out and if you like you can grab the featured button..
Thanks and I appreciate it!
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Posted by: Hani Shabbir | July 12, 2011 at 06:28 AM
Love this! Very cute and practical. I love your blog!
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Posted by: Abby | July 12, 2011 at 06:54 AM
looks like you did this a while ago...but i wanted to let you know about a craft/scrapbooking tool called "Crop-a-dile". it is from a company called We R Memory Keepers. and it will punch those holes through tin can with an awl and hammer. just a hole punch. it's amazing!
Posted by: sarah | July 14, 2011 at 08:29 PM
fantastic idea...tfs!!!
Posted by: Ruby Taylor | July 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM
OMG! How clever you are! what a great space and money saver! Just need to get some tins!!!
I cant wait to make one myself!
Thanks so much for sharing!!!
kerri x
Posted by: kerri smith | August 12, 2011 at 09:17 PM
can you please tell us why you used the gesso?
thanks, orit
Posted by: orit | August 18, 2011 at 04:53 PM
Lovely! Thanks for the tutorial :D
Posted by: Mitari Enteh | August 27, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Thank you! So great.
Posted by: mtbluestocking | September 03, 2011 at 04:25 PM
thank you, it's a veryyyyyy good idea !!
Posted by: Janique from Switzerland | October 16, 2011 at 02:25 AM
Totally awesome!! I love it!! Thank you for sharing your crafty secrets. :)
Posted by: sue morris | November 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Your A Genius! Love this so much~!
Posted by: Dara Singleton | January 08, 2012 at 06:35 PM
wow!!! how amazing!!!!! thank you for sharing!!!!!! will try that for sure!!!!
Posted by: Eleftheria | February 08, 2012 at 04:47 AM
So clever I love the way the outer tins are higher up so that you can utilise the space on the lazy susan...well done!!
Posted by: Zeffy | February 08, 2012 at 02:03 PM
This idea could also be used with tuna cans when doing projects with confetti..to keep different confetti's seperated.
Posted by: Marilyn | February 12, 2012 at 02:51 PM