🎨 Turn an empty tin can into a pumpkin


Hi Reader

Before you put another empty tin can in the recycling, take a look at this little fall project.

It's the kind of craft I enjoy most: inexpensive, fun to make and made with materials you may already have.

Tin-Can Pumpkins

An easy craft for a dreary fall afternoon.

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Get into the fall decorating spirit with these creative and easy crafts!

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Everything from simple homemade soaps to hot composting and using a fermenting crock.

Until next time,

Sarita

​An Off Grid Life​

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