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Recycled Can Centerpieces with Succulents

Recycled Can Centerpieces with Succulents for a party or your home decor

Recycled Can Centerpieces with Succulents

My best girlfriends and I threw a birthday party for one of our best friends one year.  To save on cost and expenses, we crafted as much as possible. I made the cake topper and party centerpieces on a budget. This way, we were able to splurge on the food, cake, and fresh flowers. Perfect for a birthday, New Year’s party, or even a centerpiece for your kitchen table or patio, here is how I made these recycled can centerpieces with succulents.

Time: 10-15 Minutes

Materials:

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  • Recycled cans and jars
  • Decorative paper
  • Ribbon
  • Glue
  • Tape

Instructions

My friend and I collected spaghetti sauce jars, and all kinds of cans including tuna cans and tomato paste cans. The smaller cans are perfect for succulents. Make sure to thoroughly clean and dry each container. Gentle soap and water is all you need.

Recycled Can Crafts

I started decorating them with a simple piece of colored paper. You can buy individual sheets of scrapbook paper or use a scrapbook paper pad to make several matching containers for a baby shower or themed party. Use natural colors or wood patterned paper for containers that you will use to display in your own home.

Recycled Can New Years Centerpieces

Then I didn’t think that was enough so I layered colors and added ribbon and glittered scrapbook paper. Much better! Simple color blocking with solid colors works well, or mix and match patterns and even textures.

Recycled Can and Mason Jar Centerpieces

I filled each container with potting soil. I have an overgrown succulent garden, so I simply, cut off pieces and replanted them in the soil. Lastly, I watered each container. This can be done several days before the party. If you decide to keep these longer, drill holes at the bottom so that the water can drain.

Recycled Can Centerpieces with Succulents DIY Inspired

I also saved some cans to use as flower vases and make small arrangements of fresh white flowers.  I grouped them together along with glittered teal marque monogram letters I found at Hobby Lobby. They looked beautiful at the party and all the guests were able to take one or two home as party favors. These recycled can centerpieces would also be pretty for a wedding reception, birthday, or New Year’s party.

Recycled Can Birthday Centerpieces

In case you missed it, be sure to check out the glittered cake topper I make for the cake!

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Here is another fun DIY you may like. Get the full tutorial here. These simple rope baskets with leather handles are great for everyday storage and can be made in any size to fit your needs.

 

 

 

Updated from December 2015

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  1. Lauree says

    January 31, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Great idea! I’m forever saving jars and cans to DIY something with them. I had a customer (I have an etsy shop) send me 23 bowls and cups of Fiestaware to drill holes into them. He used those to create a succulent garden. He did send pictures of a few of them afterward, and it was super-cute.

    Thanks for inspiring!

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      February 1, 2016 at 6:27 am

      Oh what a neat idea! I’m going to check out your shop. Thanks for stopping by, Lauree!

      Reply
  2. DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    February 2, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Great idea! Never would’ve thought of that. So cute!

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      February 2, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. Sadie Seasongoods says

    February 2, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    These are super cute- I just love how they turned out. I’m now co-hosting the Talk of the Town link party and would love for you to link these up with us. 🙂

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      February 3, 2016 at 9:24 am

      Thank you, Sadie! I’ll check it out!

      Reply
  4. Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says

    February 3, 2016 at 8:15 am

    This is such a cute idea! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      February 3, 2016 at 9:24 am

      Thank you for having me, Amanda!!

      Reply
  5. Shehla says

    February 4, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    so simple and beautiful!

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      February 4, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you so much, Shehla!

      Reply
  6. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    February 4, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    So cute! I was just putting together a round-up of things to do with old jars (since I’m a hoarder!) and I’ll be sure to add this!

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      February 5, 2016 at 6:55 am

      Thank you so much, Morgan! That would be awesome! Send me the link if you end up doing it so I can share 🙂

      Reply
  7. Crystal Green says

    February 8, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    This is such an ingenious idea. I love how simple it is to make, and yet it turns out so elegantly.

    Thank you for sharing with us on the #HomeMattersParty.

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      February 9, 2016 at 6:54 am

      Thank you so much, Crystal!

      Reply
  8. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    February 9, 2016 at 10:16 am

    Isn’t it awesome when we are able to use free recyclables to create awesome decor? LOVE your centerpieces! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity at the The DIY Collective this week! Hope to see you again this Thursday.

    Have an awesome week!
    ~ Ashley

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      February 9, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      Thank you so much for having me, Ashley!

      Reply

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