I saw this Pringles can idea on Pinterest a few years ago, and I have done it the last 3 years for fall teachers’ gifts. It is so easy to do, and the finished result looks very festive. You just take a Pringles can (or any round can like breadcrumbs can, etc.), cover it with scrapbook paper, and put goodies on the inside of the can!
I think the example I saw put small cookies on the inside of the can, but you would have to make sure you had cookies that would not get smashed with that many cookies stacked on top of each other. I use homemade caramel corn. It is super yummy, and it fills the can very nicely. Come back tomorrow, and I’ll share my caramel corn recipe on Tasty Tuesdays!
Even though making these cans are rather self-explanatory, I’ll show you how I did it.
I save any Pringles cans I have throughout the year–I only had three this year, but that was enough for my children’s teachers. Maybe ask some friends and relatives to save them for you.
- I wipe/rinse them out, but I don’t have them sit in water.
- I cover the cans with scrapbooks paper. I already have a ton of paper, so I just go to my stash and pick some out. I cut the paper to the right size.
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Cut the paper to the right size
First, I cut the paper to fit the can top to bottom. I don’t measure with a ruler–although it could be done that way. I just hold the paper to the pan, and mark with a pencil where I should cut it.
- Then I allow enough paper to overlap about 1″ when I go around the can.
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Put glue on the paper with spray adhesive or glue stick.
Lastly, I put glue on the paper and stick the paper to the can. I thought it would be easiest to use spray adhesive, but in the end, I actually think it was easier to use a good old glue stick. With the spray adhesive, you need to stick it on quickly and get it on straight the first time. (You can take it off quickly and maneuver it, but it is hard to do. I figured this out :)). However, with using the glue stick, you have more time to mess with it.
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- After the cans are covered, you can embellish the cans more if you wish to.
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3″ circle fits the lid
If you want to stick paper in the top of the lid, a 3″ circle is a perfect size. I used my little cricut that I got at a garage sale, but a circle cutter would work great as well. (Or you could have your child draw you circles with their protractor!)
- You could tie a bow around the can with ribbon. I usually don’t do this, but I did it this time for the pictures.
- Use stickers or a myriad of other items.
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Fill the cans! Now your gift is all done!

YUM!!
I found this idea at they say a picture is worth a thousand words.
Those are so cute! I have a whole bunch of toilet paper rolls. Maybe we will decorate them!
They would be cute decorations!
It would! You could have them do a Christmas gifts for their parents and use Christmas wrapping paper! (Or something else!)
Thanks! We really like doing it every year.
What a clever idea! My mom was a great one for reusing Pringles cans. There was one in the picnic basket that held silverware for years. She also used one to hold paint brushes when she took an art class. Yours are much cuter though. ๐
Now I never thought of using it for those items, but it makes sense! I really am not creative. My blog should be called Copy K Kids!
Thanks. Too bad my girls don’t have you this year, or you would have gotten one today!
I couldn’t wait to see what you put inside the can’s since they’re such an odd shape! Popcorn is a brilliant idea! Thank you!
I like the idea much better than cookies ๐ Thanks
I love this idea! I hate to throw things out – especially unusually-shaped containers! Thanks for the tip!
You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
I really like this idea and they look so nice! I can’t wait to hear your caramel corn recipe, I’d LOVE to try making that!
Thanks! The caramel corn is delicious! Very addictive–I have to give it away or else!
What a great idea! This is perfect for homemade Christmas gifts.
That’s what my sister is going to do! I said for Christmas, you could even use Christmas wrapping paper, put a bow on the top, and you’re done!
Yours look so much better than mine, but here’s mine with spray paint! ๐ http://itavitaafrican.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/christmas-craft-1/
I remember seeing them last year, and being amazed that once again we were kind-of doing the same thing and we had never talked about it! Great minds think alike!
Haha! Right–non-creative, thrifty minds! ๐ Yours really look great!
I know. My blog really should be called Copycat, Cheap K Kids!
Wow… Think of using them for “pringly bank” to save the coins. Thanks for sharing…
That would be a good use also!