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I'll be hanging mine on my front porch from the hooks that hang our garland during the holidays.
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Easy and Terrific DIY Punch Tin Lamps For Your Backyard

Do you remember creating punch tin lamps? This is a DIY the whole family can have fun with and it makes your yard glow all season long.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Additional Time1 day
Total Time1 day 2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Outdoor
Keyword: punch tin lamps
Yield: 1
Author: Chas
Cost: $3-5

Equipment

  • Drill

Materials

  • Tin Cans
  • Water
  • Punch
  • Hammer
  • Safety Googles
  • Twine
  • LED light

Instructions

  • WASH OUT THE CAN AND REMOVE THE LABEL
  • FILL THE CAN WITH WATER AND ICE
  • PLACE THE CAN IN THE FREEZER
  • DRAW YOUR DESIGN ON THE CAN
  • USE A HAMMER AND PUNCH TO INDENT THE CAN
  • DRILL THE HOLES IN THE CAN
  • PUNCH A HOLE INTO EACH SIDE
  • PAINT YOUR CAN
  • MAKE THE HANDLE
  • ADD LIGHTING

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