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DIY Cute Tabletop Organizer Using Metal Cans

Hello there! If you're new here, welcome to my blog! In this post, I will be sharing an easy DIY tutorial on how to create a functional and adorable tabletop organizer using metal cans. With a few basic materials such as a round particle board, spray paint, and some other supplies, you can transform ordinary cans into a stylish and useful organizer to keep your desk or workspace tidy. I hope you enjoy this tutorial and find it helpful!

Metal can organizer with decorative round wooden bottom section

Video tutorial 
DIY Cute Tabletop Organizer Using Metal Cans

 
Materials such as, metal cans, decorative napkin, twine, paint, and round wooden section

 Materials needed:
- One round wooden board
- Four tin cans
- Chalk spray paint
- Acrylic paint
- Mod Podge
- Decorative napkin
- Four wooden square pieces
- Scissors
- Wood glue
- Paintbrush
Optional:
- Twine
- Fabric hearts

Hand holding a can of spray paint next to a metal can

I found a color called Ella Rose at my local Lowe's store. This time, I decided to work with chalk spray paint instead of using regular paint and a paintbrush. I took four cans to my garage and sprayed around three coats of chalk paint on them. If you decide to use spray paint, make sure you work in a well-ventilated area. Once you finish spraying, set the cans aside and allow them to dry.

Step 1: Applying paint to the round wooden section
Round wooden section, paintbrush and paint.

To begin, take the round wood section and start applying acrylic paint on it. I found it easier to use a paper towel instead of a paintbrush for this step. However, I noticed that the paper towel left a few pieces on my board. I think using a cloth would have been a better option. Additionally, I thinned out the paint by adding a little water.

Step 2: Applying the Mod Podge and decorative napkin
Round wooden section, Mod Podge, decorative napkin and paintbrush

I recently used this beautiful floral napkin in a few of my projects. To add some charm, I applied Mod Podge to the lower part of my circular wooden piece.

Stained round wooden section with decorative napkin

Step 3: Attaching the wooden blocks to the round wooden section
Wood glue, wooden squares, and round wooden section

Attach your four wooden squares to the bottom of the round wood using wood glue. Allow the squares to dry completely.

Step 4: Gluing the cans together and adding twine
Four metal cans

Afterward, take your cans and use hot glue to stick them together.

Metal cans and twine

Once you have glued your cans together, you can choose to wrap twine around them, though this step is optional. Wrap the twine around the cans and cut any excess using scissors. If you have fabric hearts to add to your design, use hot glue to attach them to each of the cans. That's all!

Four metal cans with twine and fabric hearts on top of round wooden board displayed on a table

DIY Cute Tabletop Organizer Using Metal Cans

That's all for my tabletop metal can organizer. I put a few of my craft supplies in each can. I decided not to glue the cans onto my round wooden board. When I'm not using the can organizer, I'll probably place a vase on top and display my fresh flowers, adding it to my coffee table decor. This was such a fun project, and I hope you all enjoyed it. I'll be back soon!

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DIY Cute Tabletop Organizer Using Metal Cans



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  1. How creative, cute, and useful! Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 105. Shared.

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  2. This is so cute Stephanie! I just finished up a tin can project, I really enjoyed using something I already had. I am sure your tin can organizer will be so useful!

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    1. Thank you so much! I really had a lot of fun creating this. I love reusing tin cans to create something useful.

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  3. So pretty, I love the part decoupaged wooden 'tray' element here and the fact you can use it for all different things, move it around etc.

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  4. I love this table top organizer. I'm going to have to try this.
    Thank you for sharing this tutorial with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.

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    1. Paula, yes give it a try! It was such a simple project. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  5. Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up at #IMadeItMondayLinkParty 15. Pinned.

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  6. Stephanie, CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at #IMadeItMondayLinkParty 16.

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  7. These are so pretty and turned out really well. I love the colour and the lace hearts

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  8. Such a cute desk organizer! I love recycling projects, visiting today from Blogger's Unite!

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    1. Melynda, aw I'm happy to hear you enjoyed my tabletop organizer. Yes, it's a great way to reuse metal cans. Thank you for visiting.

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  9. Such a good project. Perfect for organizing your desk. I was thinking about it for my sewing room. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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    1. Thank you! This would go great in your sewing room.

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  10. What a lovely AND useful project Stephanie! I love how easy this one is to customize in size and colour! Adorable.

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed this upcycled project. It's very useful and I store most of my craft supplies in them. :)

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  11. Thanks for sharing with us, I'm featuring you this week when the next To Grandma's house we go link party starts!

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    1. Tarahlynn, thank you! Excited to be featured at your party.

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  12. Cute as a button, sorry, should read cute as a tin. Love it
    Thanks for sharing at HIH 630. I would love it if you would share your links with SSPS https://esmesalon.com/seniorsalonpitstop/

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