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!
Love it all day.
Posted by: Cindy | March 01, 2012 at 11:50 PM
Lovely idea...thank for the inspiration!
Posted by: Irina | March 13, 2012 at 01:03 PM
So many cans here in my house... Although I don't have enough space but I always knew there would be a way for them! And I found a very good idea here! Thanks for sharing!!! ^_^
Posted by: Account Deleted | April 03, 2012 at 04:36 AM
Amei!!!!!!!Vou fazer.
Bjs,
Cynthia
http://www.cigarraarte.blogspot.com.br/
Posted by: CYNTHIA | April 03, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Awesome, awesome idea. I already did something like this, but raising and attaching the small cans is an incredible idea. More space is always helpful! Thank you so much!
Posted by: Becky B. | April 08, 2012 at 07:45 AM
I am so going to do this!!!!! Genius idea!!!!
Posted by: shara | May 17, 2012 at 07:28 PM
You are really talented and I want you know, I really love this idea.
"I am going to make this for my sewing room!" :)
Maudry
Posted by: Maudry | May 23, 2012 at 02:59 PM
I need to do this for the plastic forks/knives/spoons in my camper. Thanks for the Great idea!
Posted by: Suzanne | May 27, 2012 at 10:58 AM
This is a wonderful idea for organization of creative tools.
Posted by: Julie Bagamary | June 22, 2012 at 04:17 AM
This is brilliant! I'm glad i found ur site. May i know how big is the lazy susan base?
Posted by: Madey Lim | July 10, 2012 at 06:58 PM
Very neat idea. I am going to try to hot glue or use a staple gun to attach the smaller cans to the larger one. Very neat idea!
Posted by: Shara Dixon | July 30, 2012 at 08:05 PM
that is just cool
Posted by: bop | August 25, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Love it!
Posted by: Anamrpires | August 27, 2012 at 03:28 PM
I love you tutorial ^^
Posted by: zuchan | September 08, 2012 at 03:59 AM
wao!!!!! my creation and my blog:http://noxcreare.blogspot.it
NoxCreare (Noemi)
Posted by: Noemi | October 14, 2012 at 06:31 AM
Eu também faço alguma coisa de reaproveitamento delatas no meu blog.Adorei seu trabalho.
Posted by: Ana Maria Zago Basilio | December 08, 2012 at 03:24 PM
good
Posted by: yusra | December 15, 2012 at 03:22 AM
adoro tudo que vem de artesanato
Posted by: davila | February 18, 2013 at 05:04 PM
Tuna cans or small tomato paste cans for embellishments, buttons, etc.
Posted by: Sandy Seibert | April 28, 2013 at 08:16 AM
me encantaaaaaaaaa , me súper encanta
Posted by: gloria | May 20, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Great idea. You could also use bread or garbage bag ties if you don't have wire. I liked Karens idea of using wallpaper. Could even use gift wrapping paper.
Posted by: Lauren C | September 12, 2013 at 11:46 PM
I am retired US Army, Now that I have time on m hands, I enjoy this site and Your creative thinking!
Posted by: Mark Ryder | March 11, 2014 at 06:58 PM
Makin it now ty all my paint brushes . In one n make another all my loose tools ty..
Posted by: patricia | March 31, 2014 at 02:12 PM
I haven't seen a metal coffee can on ages. They all seem t be made of cardboard now. I would loce to know where to find metal ones.
Posted by: Anita Burns | January 23, 2015 at 11:39 AM
If you put the plastic lid on the bottom of the coffee can, it would not scratch surfaces! Love this Idea could you use colored plastic containers?
Posted by: Pat Nye | March 26, 2015 at 09:42 AM