We are celebrating Earth Day by getting a head start on our May Day Baskets.
We used tall tin cans (the ones pasta sauce comes in), a coat hanger for the handle, a piece of brown paper grocery bag cut with scalloped scissors and a piece of twine. The cans would be extra sweet with a scrap of pretty scrapbook paper, or fabric and pretty ribbon tied around the middle or you could paint the can. We pierced holes for the handles by nailing a nail in each side of the can.
Make the handle long (ours was about 18 inches) so it will fit over a door knob when filled with flowers.
Interested in other eco friendly crafts? Check out how to make cloth napkins and how to make a zippered pouch from recycled juice bags.
You will find more ways to celebrate May Day here.
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Thanks for taking the time to visit me today!
I love this idea! I loved it SO much, I had to share this post over at my little blog! This cute idea is certainly worth checking out. Thanks for sharing!
Now, I am going to dig out some old tin cans and get started!
Love,
Taryn
Oh! I love this. I’m bookmarking it and hoping to get to this project later this week. THanks for the inspiration.
That is amazing! I am going to try this one. Thanks!
~Heather
Love this! I just set out my recycling (on Earth Day!) so I’ll have to plan a few meals around the ideal cans:-) Thanks!
What a cute idea! I used to love May Day when I was little! I can’t wait to try this with my daughter!
That is super super cute. Great idea.
Oh, I was just looking around for May basket ideas yesterday, perfect timing. Soup cans is one thing we have a lot of around here, no wire coat hangers though, I’m off to the shed and the craft closet to look for a handle alternative.
That is so cute!! easy, cheap and beautiful…right up my alley!
I love it. I have about 10 of these cans. The pacrat in me always keeps things just in case I can use them for something (hubby hates it) but HA vindication! Thanks KIM
Beautiful! Love it! You’re the best! Happy Earth Day!
Cute!
Hi! I just wanted to stop by and show some love…love your blog, all the crafty ideas and the tips. I am now an avid follower. When you get a chance, stop by my place…I just started blogging a few weeks ago so it’s not all “blinged” out just yet but give me some time and I will have it all together. If you have any suggestions, that would be great too! http://www.menmyhouseblog.blogspot.com. Thanks so much for all the goodness! Have a fabulous Wednesday!
What a beautiful basket. I bet your house is lovely with all those baskets ready to go out on May 1. You are the greatest. Thanks.
Totally love this idea! What a great way to repurpose a can!
Verbena! That’s it — I just love it! So pretty!
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I love this idea! Every year I vow to give a May basket and every year I forget! This year I will do it!!
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The Itty-Bitty Bookworm will soon be publishing a monthly e-magazine. It will be a compilation of the best preschool activities around the blogosphere. I would like to include this project. If you agree to allow us to publish these ideas, we will also publish your name, bio, and bloglink.
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What a great idea for reusing a common item! I love it and featured you in my post Friday Finds today!
Very cute idea!
I love,love,love your May Day baskets. It’s such a wonderful idea..so very pretty.Thank you for sharing..
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