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DIY Farmhouse Decor – Quick Upcycle Project

April 27, 2021 by kim Leave a Comment

DIY Farmhouse Decor time! Upcycle an empty soup can into a farmhouse-style container.

Quick & simple project that is customizable, as well as, functional. Fun to make along with being eco-friendly & low to no cost to make.

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DIY Farmhouse Decor

Today, I’m going to show you how you can create dozens of these containers quickly. I will also share a few ideas on different ways you can put them to use & where you can find these (& many more) free printable graphics.

DIY Farmhouse Decor vase

Variety of sizes & decorating options

If you are looking for an inexpensive centerpiece you can add plants, flowers, and candles in staggering sizes of decorated cans for a simple yet beautiful display.

Tin cans come in a variety of sizes from tiny 2-inch cans up to the big 10 pound cans.

These simple little containers can be customized to fit into any decor or event. See my post Tin Can Craft – Ways to Upcycle & Decorate for different decorating ideas.

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soup can DIY Farmhouse Decor

What can I use an empty tin can for?

Sooo many things! Here are just a few….

  • Planters or flower vases (shorter tin cans are perfect for succulents & air plants)
  • They make a great art project for kids to paint or design & print their own labels to add.
  • Filled with treats & used as party favors.
  • Table numbers
  • Filled with treats for gifts (candies & cookies are one idea)
  • Storage for pens, crochet hooks, markers, make up brushes, paint brushes, and much more
  • Utensil holders for picnics
  • Candleholders (we love these faux candles)
  • Outdoor citronella candle holder for summer
  • They add a simple, cozy touch to your home by placing them on your tables, shelves, window ledges, and fireplace mantels.
  • Or filled with any type of treats or flowers and they make the perfect gift to brighten someone’s day.
Combo of upcycled paint & tin cans table centerpiece

Using the same technique you can also transform paint cans. See my post DIY Planter’s from Upcycled Paint Cans. Other uses are an ice bucket, a larger vase or to hold anything else needed for a table centerpiece!

Materials & Tools – DIY Farmhouse Decor

Washed & dried tin cans (any size)

Mod Podge & brush to apply

White Paint (we used spray paint for quicker application)

Printed images on regular copy paper

Newspaper or cardboard (to paint cans on & let dry)

Spray Sealer 6 pack – this is my favorite sealer for all types of surfaces

Grab your cans & let’s create -DIY Farmhouse Decor

#1- Remove label & wash with hot soapy water

(if stubborn glue still remains you can remove it with Goo-gone or a drop of citrus oil) just be sure that any oil residue gets washed off.

#2- Spray paint a thin coat & let dry preferably outdoors on a windy and sunny day so they dry fast

Once they have dried apply another thin coat of paint

More Tin Can Decor Ideas!

#3- Print your images on regular copy paper (I used a basic inkjet printer) & cut them out. I recommend applying 2 coats of spray sealer to the labels before applying Mod Podge over the top. This helps them have less chance of tearing and ink smearing, this depends on your printer. Another option is to use a spray adhesive to adhere to your label and then apply a spray sealer over the entire label.

Figure out which design you want on each can. (We used an inkjet printer & made sure ink was dry before gluing.) TheGrahicsFairy.com is the perfect place to find vintage printables that are easy to use! I was able to download and resize the graphics within minutes!

#4- Hold your can with the label in place with one hand

Lift up HALF of the label & brush a light coat of Mod Podge onto the can where that half of the label will go. Press down and smooth out. Repeat for the other side of the label. Gently use a cloth to smooth out any bubbles & wipe away any excess glue.


I hope you enjoyed this post & have fun creating your containers! I would love to hear your ideas for your upcycled projects!


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