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A repurposed coffee can is perfect for kitchen storage, as well as storage around the house. Check out this 5-minute tutorial to repurpose old coffee cans. Save money by repurposing plastic and metal coffee containers.

While growing up, my parents always taught me to reuse things I had when I could. That being said, my dad had a workshop area filled with old peanut cans, coffee cans, milk bottles, and mayonnaise jars. I often used these containers for hair ties, makeup and other things over the years.

 

Fast forward to today and one of the best uses for metal coffee cans has been a fun project and has helped me organize my kitchen.

I have been saving empty coffee cans for a while and decided to turn them into storage jars. The cans have sealable lids which makes them great for food, spice or tea storage. They are also great for homemade snacks, and seasoning mixes.

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I love using them for what I call, final call storage. I store things that are taking room in my pantry, but due to their low quantity, they could be stored in smaller containers. These are also nice for rice, cereal, and crackers.

First, I emptied the cans of the remaining coffee and washed them out. The empty coffee cans had plastic lids which were washed as well.

 

Empty coffee can

Then I measured out decorative adhesive paper to cover the sides of the can and covered the sides

Then I covered the cans by lining up the top of the contact paper to the top of the can, just under the lip.

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I wrapped each can completely so that the can was entirely covered by the paper. 

 Then I cut some labels using some chalkboard sticker paper

This is how they came out. I loved how the repurposed old coffee cans came out.

 

 

I used chalkboard labels so that I could change the label from time to time. These are also a nice way to change up your kitchen decor simply (and inexpensively)! Remember, you can use other types of food cans and decorate them too!

Supplies for Repurposing Coffee Containers

Adhesive paper  – This paper is available in many different prints and styles.

Clean coffee cans – Coffee cans work well because their edges are usually suitable for repurposing. 

Scissors

Labels – I like these waterproof labels for this project. 

 

Cheap storage solutions - repurposed coffee cans are perfect for some many things!

For additional cheap storage solutions, check out these dollar store organizing solutions.

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Comments

  9. Tori Nelson says

    So cute! I’m still getting a hang of the whole DIY thing (read: how many times can I hot glue my hand to the carpet?), but this makes me want to try!

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  10. Rachel says

    Wow, those look really nice! Since they were coffee cans already, you know for sure they’re safe for food storage, which is definitely a plus! 🙂

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  11. opinionatedant says

    Cute idea! I’ve never seen the chalkboard labels before did you get them at a craft store?

    My sister painted a few jars but have to try it out. Wonder if it’d work with pickle jars because I have a ton of those!

    Found you through SITS forum. Night.

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  14. motheringfromscratch says

    {Melinda} Love this idea! So cute — and functional! I’m not a coffee drinker, though. Gotta be something else that will substitute ..hmmmm. Maybe Quaker Oats canisters?

    Very cute blog … subscribing. 😉

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  21. Michelle Day says

    Oh my gosh I love this idea! I love the contact paper you used too. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday last week. I can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Michelle

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  24. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    That’s a great upcycling idea! I have an old coffee can on my desk to hold all my pens and pencils and ruler and stuff, but it isn’t decorated or anything, just boring silver right now 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this at The Fun In Functional!

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  25. Diana says

    I did the same thing but I used empty formula cans! I have the same paper too… They look great and can be used for so many different things, I used mine as a cake pop holder centerpiece for my birthday 🙂

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  31. Jenny says

    What an inspiring idea to repurpose this. I love when items get a second chance to be beautiful. I’ll be featuring it tonight at Merry Monday. Hope to see you at the party.

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