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Making Aluminum Can Ornaments

by on Dec 23, 2008

First we had aluminum can Christmas ball and now this. Using real leaves, the maker begins by simply tracing them onto cut-opened and flatted aluminum cans. A bit of raffia on to top for hanging is a perfect touch.

A broad white leaf ornament has a grass hanging loop.

What you’ll need to make them:

  • Empty aluminum beverage cans
  • scissors
  • sandpaper
  • pen or pencil
  • ribbon, raffia or cord for hanging.

What you’ll need to do:

Head on over to Little House in the Suburbs for the entire tut.