Tin Can Treats: Christmas Edition!
Ordinary pull-tab cans are repurposed into the cutest little surprise gifts filled with candy, treats, or small goodies! This easy DIY is perfect for Christmas treats!
Equipment
- canned fruit with tab tops, suggested size 7-8oz
- candies for filling
- tissue paper
- hot glue gun
- decorative paper
- ribbon
Instructions
- Use a can opener to remove bottom (non-tab top side) of can, but leave it attached at one point. Enjoy the fruit or refrigerate for another time.
- Wash cans thoroughly and dry completely.
- Fill with candies/treats/trinkets, leaving about ½ inch space at top.
- Fill remaining space with tissue paper.
- Use glue gun to secure lid back to can and let dry completely.
- Measure a strip of decorative paper the same height as can. Wrap around the can and secure with tape or glue.
- Tie decorative ribbons through the tab on top of can.
- Attach tag if desired.
Notes
For more printable labels for tin can treats, check out these other versions:
Tin Can Treats {For Mother's Day & Teacher Appreciation!}
Tin Can Treats, Father's Day Edition!
Valentine’s Day Printables {Plus Tin Can Treats!}
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