Need a last minute idea for some poppa’s in your life? I thought I’d bring back this popular printable from last year. Have a good weekend! My Tin Can Treats were so popular for Mother’s Day, I figured it was only fair to include the dads too with…drumroll please…Tin Can Treats Father’s Day Edition! If you missed the Mother’s Day edition, click here to see the full tutorial. Basically, you are removing the bottom of a tab-top tin can, emptying and cleaning it, and then filling it with treats and goodies. After you attach the bottom of the can again, you can cover it with cute paper and festive adornments. It’s a perfect little gift for giving, and everyone will be surprised to see a personalized gift inside!
Good news; I bought a new can opener. Exciting, right?! This style of safety can opener works so much better than a traditional one, but either works.
I had my husband at the store with me when I was stocking up on can-stuffers for this post. I grabbed some mini candy bars and when I moved onto the gourmet chocolate, he rolled his eyes and told me I was thinking like a girl.
Ah, man food. Good idea. I’ll save the Lindor Balls for myself.
For my Mother’s Day cans I used the small 7-8 ounce cans. I decided to man-size the Dad version. In case you’re wondering, a bag of corn nuts fits perfectly in a normal soup-size can. Who knew? You can also fit quite a bit fun-sized candy bars in there too.
If you use the can opener I have pictured, the bottom really attaches back on seamlessly.
Check out your local craft store for fun papers; you’ll be surprised at how many great guy-themed papers you can find. I’ve got tools, sports, bbq, etc. You’ll use this to wrap around the outside of the can.
Now, you might find that a lot of the larger cans have writing and pictures on the tops (because apparently one needs graphics and descriptions to figure out how to open a tin can with a pull tab…) Pineapple cans are an especially nice size. They’re larger than a Campbells soup can, but not huge. However, they almost always have the text on the top.
To cover that up, just use the top of your can to trace a circle on your paper. When you’re cutting it out, just cut it a little smaller than the circle you’ve drawn so it will fit. You’ll have to cut off one edge as I’ve shown below in order for it to slide in.
Then you can tie on ribbons, etc.
Now, the tags! I have a few different versions and sizes and you can download
them all at the end of this post.
One says, “A Pop-Top for a Top Pop!” I made these in mini, for the small 7oz cans (the ones I used for the Mother’s Day cans) and I did a larger version of that same one (for a normal soup size can) that includes a “To” and “From”. I tried to leave a little room at the bottom of all the tags so you sign your name if you wanted to.
Kate also made some funny new tags, since these are a few years old! Check out that post here!
You can’t go wrong with a sports theme! And see that handwriting font where it says “Happy Father’s Day”? It’s mine!
As I was putting corn nuts in one can and caramel corn in another-I thought of another tag I needed to make!
“A Corny Treat for One Sweet Pop!” An ode to my own Father who is king of corny puns 🙂 We have so many great popcorn treats that would be perfect for this tag. Try:
Traditional Caramel Corn
Cinnamon Bun Caramel Corn
Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn
Fruity Candy Popcorn
Put the popcorn in a plastic bag first to keep it fresh and to avoid it taking on any flavor/odor left in your can. And remember my note in the original tin can post- make sure to use cans that contained things like fruits and juices and not chili and stews!
So there you have it. Get crafty for your favorite Pop!
Free Printable Tag Downloads (Click on Links Below):
Father’s Day Tin Can Labels: I’m Awesome (small)
Father’s Day Tin Can Labels: I’m Awesome (medium)
Father’s Day Tin Can Labels: I’m Awesome (large)
Father’s Day Tin Can Labels_Top Pop for Large Cans
Father’s Day Tin Can Labels: Top Pop for Small Cans
Father’s Day Tin Can Labels: A Corny Treat for One Sweet Pop for Large Cans
Questions & Reviews
Sara where did you get the can opener? I only have the kind that cuts in and it creates jagged edges…I guess it might be time to get a new one, aye?!
I just picked it up at Target, most normal stores these days will have that style near the other can openers. If not, you can always find it on Amazon!
I learned to do this at a Pampered Chef party. You can roll up a tee-shirt and they fit nicely as well. My daughter used these as party favors for one of her birthday sleep-overs and the girls all loved them.
Cute Idea!
How fun – love this idea!
Love this idea! Fun project to do with kids!
A sweet pop for a sweet pop?
I used that same can opener for the Mother’s Day ones I made last year and it worked so great. I love the corny labels – my hubby is an especially corny joker, so he’ll love this. Now I’ll just have to make this AND bacon flowers. 😀
Love the BSU paper….gotta love Bronco Nation!!
This is perfect for my husband who designs cans!!!
I love this idea! I did the same one for Mother’s Day with your other tutorial! Thanks so much!
Awesome idea! I used it for Father’s Day and had my kids put on pictures they colored from http://www.thecolor.com/Category/Coloring/Fathers%20Day.aspx filled it with their dad’s favorite treat and their dad loved it.
Love this project, I’m always trying to find things that my 13 grandbabies can do(price does make a difference when you also have ex daughter-in-laws, & their new spouses, etc…). I can start now, & maybe by Christmas… I will have enough cans & stuff to do 30-50 cans(could this be more a wish than reality??? 😉 TFS
I was unable to print any of the labels, not sure why.
Great idea! Did these with my kids tonight. I couldn’t find any fruit cans and had to go with a soup can and my 5yo printed out our labels. My hubby will love them!
That is such a great idea and wonderful gift for any occasion.! 🙂
Made these for Father’s Day AND teacher’s gifts! Wonderful idea! Also works great when using the can opener in the photo. Well worth the $15 when the gifts are so inexpensive and can be given for so many things.
Thanks for the idea! I used the Tool add that i found in my sunday paper for my dad & the funnie paper for my husband!
We made these for preschool today. The kids loved it and the mom’s thought it was such a good idea. I love all your creative ideas, keep them coming!
What a clever way to package some of Dad’s favorite treats! I am linking to your post on my blog http://analoglovesdigital.blogspot.com/2011/06/20-fabulous-fathers-day-gift-ideas.html
Way cute idea!
Thanks so much for the idea. I linked your ideas to my blog today. Stop on by and check it out.
This is fantastic! My little brother just left to Iraq, guess who’s getting some fun treats!
Is there a way to print out your recipes on one page or index card form. Want to take a recipe with me in our RV to make later.
What brand is the safety can opener?
This is a great idea!!! I need some help though!! I just went through my cupboard and realized I have no “Pop Top” cans. What can I buy that has the pop tops???
Head to the fruit section of the grocery store and you’ll find lots!
I love these. My husband is currently deployed and we have made a bunch of different variations on these and sent to him in his care packages. It’s a nice way to include a little treat but not take up to much room in the box (they are not that big)
That’s what I was thinking! My husband’s little brother just left. I’m soooo making some of these!
BOISE STATE!!
Those are totally adorable!
This is PERFECT!! We’re having a baby and I’m going to be in the hospital for Father’s Day and have been desperately trying to think of gifts I could leave for my husband that he could find on Father’s Day since I won’t be there to give it to him, and these are perfect!! I can fill them with candy and snacks for the hospital and just to say I love you!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
How did you make your own font? That is awesome! Maybe that could be a tutorial or a “how to…” 😉
I didn’t do it! My friend Amanda from the blog kevinandamanda.com does custom handwriting fonts and she asked if she could do mine. I was thrilled, it’s so fun!
After seeing you Mother’s Day Tin Can Treats I had already decided to make one for my Dad and my husband for Father’s Day. This is the cutest idea. Thanks for including the free printable tags.
Thanks so much….I madesome for a friend’s birthday and tied balloons to the pull tab!