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March 7, 2019 · 22 Comments

Upcycled Tuna Can Candle Holder

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Take an old tuna can, add a little bling, decorative filler and candle of your choice, and you have an easy and inexpensive upcycled tuna can candle holder.

You’ll need:

Large tuna/chicken can

Diamond wrap or other exterior wrap of your choice – ribbon, paper, etc.

Crushed mirror glass or filler of your choice – rocks, sand, etc.

Hot glue gun

One of 3 ways to light it – tealight, battery operated tealight, or Sterno can.

Cut your diamond wrap to fit the outside of your can.

Hot glue (or other glue of your choice) the wrap into place.

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Place your crushed glass (or filler of your choice) into the can.

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Option 1 – place your tealight in your can.  Light it when your ready.  Place it somewhere in your home to enjoy.

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Option 2 – Place a battery operated tealight inside it.  You can chose to place it on top, or bury it lower in the glass.  Turn it on and enjoy.

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Option 3 – place your Sterno can into your can.  Place the crushed mirror glass on top and around the Sterno can.  Light it and this one will put off a little heat if needed.  (Great for emergencies too)

 

 

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  1. blankLaura Ingalls Gunn says

    March 7, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    Who knew a tuna can could be so cute and clever!

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    • blankChas says

      March 7, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      Thank you so much, it was fun coming up with another unique way to use a recycled can 🙂

      Reply
  2. blankShannon says

    March 10, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    Very beautiful! I often have cans of this size available. Pinned to my upcycling board!

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    • blankChas says

      March 10, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      Thank you Shannon and thanks so much for the Pin 🙂

      Reply
  3. blankMichele Morin says

    March 10, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    Great VBS craft for kids!

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    • blankChas says

      March 10, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      Great idea Michele, thanks for sharing.

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  4. blankCheryl says

    March 11, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    What a great idea! We throw so much stuff away, it’s refreshing to see something as ‘boring’ as a tuna can put to use to become something so beautiful. It would make a great present! Visiting from Esme’s Salon and pinned. 🙂

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    • blankChas says

      March 11, 2019 at 6:34 pm

      Thank you so much Cheryl, you are so very sweet. Thank you for stopping by and for the Pin

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  5. blankJulie says

    March 11, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    A pretty upcycle, so simple and so effective.

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    • blankChas says

      March 11, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you so much Julie 🙂

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  6. blankSimona says

    March 12, 2019 at 5:37 am

    Lovely upcycle idea! I will try to do it. Thanks for inspiration.

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    • blankChas says

      March 14, 2019 at 6:51 am

      Thank you so much and I’m thrilled you want to give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  7. blankDonna @ Modern on Monticello says

    March 12, 2019 at 8:04 am

    I like the bling! Thanks for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty

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    • blankChas says

      March 12, 2019 at 10:19 am

      Thank you Donna – we all need a little bling in our life 🙂

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  8. blankAudra @ Renewed Projects says

    March 13, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    I have so many of these tuna cans for a similar project. Yours turned out cute! I need to get on the ball and make something with those tuna cans!

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    • blankChas says

      March 14, 2019 at 6:48 am

      Thank you so much Audra and I love that you are inspired to make something with your tuna cans 🙂

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  9. blankKimberly H. Smith says

    March 13, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    Ooh, Chas! You really outdid yourself with this one. Such a neat clever project. Love it, pinned it! Thanks for sharing this on Traffic Jam Weekend.

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    • blankChas says

      March 14, 2019 at 6:47 am

      Thank you so much Kimberly, I’m so thrilled you like it. Thanks for the Pin and another great link party 🙂

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  10. blankAlice V-DIYerfy says

    March 14, 2019 at 5:40 am

    I love this frugal idea because it came out so good and I doubt anyone who comes to your home believes it was once a humble tuna can. Thanks for linking this post with us at #OMHGWW!

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    • blankChas says

      March 14, 2019 at 6:47 am

      Thank you so much Alice and and so glad you think so. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  11. blankLinda says

    March 15, 2019 at 3:42 am

    You would never know it came from a can. How pretty. We’re so glad that you shared your post on the Classy Flamingos Blog Party we’ve enjoyed it. Come back soon. poinsettiadr.com

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    • blankChas says

      March 15, 2019 at 6:38 am

      Thank you so much Linda and thanks for stopping by

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