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Home » Repurpose » Creative Repurposed Tin Can Ladybug Organizer

Creative Repurposed Tin Can Ladybug Organizer

May 9, 2020 By Katie Hale 1 Comment

Ladybug organizer filled with spoons
Tin can ladybug organizer on table filled with spoons
Pencils in tin can ladybug
Tin can ladybug filled with pencils
Upcycled tin can ladybug on fake grass
Ladybug tin can organizer collage

If you love finding ways to repurpose tin cans, this is the cutest craft you will find. This adorable ladybug organizer is super cute and makes an adorable decoration. Kids will love making these ladybugs for around the house and you will love that it is something you can repurpose or even give as a gift. Ideal for the ladybug fan, and a great useful craft idea, this is one to add to your project lists now.

Ladybug tin can organizer collage

Table of Contents

  • Repurposed Tin Can Ladybug Organizer
  • Can I Use Construction Paper Instead of Foam Paper?
  • What Can I Store in this Organizer?
  • Supplies Needed
  • How to Make an Upcycled Tin Can Ladybug Organizer
  • Youtube Video Tutorial:

Repurposed Tin Can Ladybug Organizer

I love making recycled crafts, and I love ladybugs. So, why not combine the two? Tin cans are one of my favorite items to upcycle or repurpose. I am already using them on a regular basis, so I’m not out money for supplies. Plus, they are really durable, so using to organize items, etc. is perfect for them. This idea was a great way to create a little pencil can for my desk, but you could use it for a number of things around your home.

Pencils in tin can ladybug

You may also like this cute upcycled flower pot ladybug. It’s super cute to add to your garden! Another fun option for an organizer is this upcycled cardboard box organizer. You could even add some ladybug stickers to stick with the theme.

Can I Use Construction Paper Instead of Foam Paper?

If you do not have foam paper on hand, you can also use construction paper. The construction paper will be less durable and will not last as long as the crafting foam, but it is something that most people have on hand.

You could also use cardstock, or even some felt on things like the spots on the can. While other papers will work, this craft is best made with the thicker foam paper with sticky backing to hold it secure.

Upcycled tin can ladybug on fake grass

Add some of these hand painted ladybug stones and a few of these golf balls made into ladybugs to your garden as another fun decoration. Ladybugs fit into any garden design!

What Can I Store in this Organizer?

This organizer is great to store all your odds and ends. It works great on a desk to store pencils and pens, and it is tall enough to store scissors. You can store small craft supplies in it as well. If you have a Cricut machine, this is ideal for storing your weeding tools, spatulas, and other utensils that help when creating projects. I also love it for holding all of my crochet hooks in an easy to see location.

If you are using this cute ladybug tin can in the kitchen, you can definitely use it for storing things like utensils, spoons, napkins, or other items that are used regularly. As you can see in the picture below, it’s perfect for adding plastic utensils on your table for any gathering with friends and family.

It can even be can also be used as a flowerpot. The ladybug face will peek out behind the flowers or plant! The possibilities are endless!

Tin can ladybug organizer on table filled with spoons

Have kids who want to craft too? Check out this fun way to turn plastic spoons into ladybugs! So adorable!

Supplies Needed

  • Tin can
  • Red foam paper (I used a shiny option)
  • Black foam paper
  • Yellow foam paper
  • White paint pen
  • Satin ribbon
  • Black marker
  • Scissors
  • Craft glue

Supplies for upcycled tin can ladybug

How to Make an Upcycled Tin Can Ladybug Organizer

To begin, you will use the tin can and trace a circle onto the yellow paper.

Tracing circle on yellow paper

Cut out the circle and set aside.

cutting out yellow circle

Now, you will use the can to create a half circle on the black paper.

Tracing head on black paper

Cut out the half circle, and then cut a scallop/wave along the flat side.

cutting out black head of ladybug

Now you will glue this black piece onto the top of the yellow creating the top of the ladybug head.

Gluing black head to ladybug

Next you will measure and cut the red foam paper to attach to your tin can.

Adding red warp to ladybug tin can

Glue this piece in place wrapping all the way around the tin can.

Red paper on tin can

Now you will go back to the black paper and cut out 2 long straight pieces to be used as antenna, and then a body shape that is like half an upside down circle.

Cutting body for ladybug

Glue the yellow head on the top of the body, and add the antenna on the top of the yellow head, gluing them to the back.

Attaching ladybug antenna

Now, trace and cut out three small red circles out of the red paper. Add one on each of the antenna, and set the third aside.

Adding red dots to antenna

Take your ribbon, and start attaching it at the “neck”. I glued one end in place, then bunched it up gluing as I moved along so that it looks like a fluffy ribbon.

Adding ribbon on neck of ladybug

Next, you will add the third red circle to the center of the face, and add eyes and a mouth using black marker.

Drawing face and eyes on ladybug

Use accent colors of white or pink paint pen to create “cheeks”.

Adding accents to ladybug

Now, you will cut out 2 arms from your yellow paper. A long shape similar to a cucumber or zucchini works well for these.

Cutting out ladybug arms

Glue the body of the ladybug to the open top of the can you covered with red paper earlier.

Attaching ladybug to can

Now, attach the arms to the back of the ladybug body, and then attach the “hand” or pointed end of each arm to the side of the can as shown.

Gluing arms to glitter ladybug

Next, you will cut out several small black circles to add dots to your ladybug. Start by gluing them around the outside of the red tin can.

Gluing dots onto ladybug

Now, you will cut out two rounded “wings” from the red paper to attach to the back of the ladybug so they come out from the back and up to about halfway up the face.

Cutting wings for ladybug

Add these wings to the back of the body as suggested and attach a few of the black circles.

Gluing winds onto ladybug

Now you can fill your ladybug with pencils, pens, or whatever item you want to store!

Tin can ladybug filled with pencils

Youtube Video Tutorial:

Crafter’s Tips

Having trouble measuring around a round can? Use a piece of ribbon and wrap around then mark. Then you can lay it next to a ruler to find the exact measuerments. Another easy option is to use a sewing tape measure that is fabric and wraps easily.

Another reminder is that if you don’t have tin cans laying around, you can always bulk crafting tin cans on Etsy!

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Creative Repurposed Tin Can Ladybug Organizer

Ladybug organizer on table

Turn an old tin can into this adorable repurposed tin can ladybug organizer! A perfect little upcycle craft for helping keep you organized!

Active Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Estimated Cost $3

Materials

  • Tin can
  • Red foam paper
  • Black foam paper
  • Yellow foam paper
  • White paint pen
  • Satin ribbon
  • Black marker

Tools

  • Scissors
  • Craft glue

Instructions

  1. Trace a circle onto the yellow paper and cut it out then set aside; cutting out yellow circle
  2. Next, cut a half circle out of the black paper, and trim the flat adge into a wave/scallop to be the "head/hair" on the ladybug then glue in place on the yellow circle; Gluing black head to ladybug
  3. Measure and cut red foam paper to fit around the tin can, and glue in place; Adding red warp to ladybug tin can
  4. Now, you will cut out 2 long straight strips of black paper, and one larger half circle out of the black paper; Cutting body for ladybug
  5. Now you will glue the head onto the large black half circle with the black "hair" on the top of the yellow circle, and then attach the long strips on the back of the head as antenna; Attaching ladybug antenna
  6. Next, trace and cut out 2 small circles from the red paper then use 2 of those circles on the end of the antenna; Adding red dots to antenna
  7. Take your ribbon, and glue to the neck space between the yellow and black, ruffling it and attaching as you move along so that it looks more like a ruffle at the neck; Adding ribbon on neck of ladybug
  8. Now add the 3rd red circle to the center of the head, and draw a smile below it and eyes above it; Drawing face and eyes on ladybug
  9. Add accents to the cheeks with a pink or white marker; Adding accents to ladybug
  10. Cut out 2 long yellow pieces shaped like a cucumber or zucchini to become the arms; Cutting out ladybug arms
  11. Glue your ladybug body to the top of the tin can; and then attach the arms, one on each side so that they are glued to the back of the ladybug and the sides of the tin can; Gluing arms to glitter ladybug
  12. Now, cut out several small black circles to then glue around the tin can to be the ladybug dots; Gluing dots onto ladybug
  13. Now cut out wing shapes on the red paper and attach to the back of the ladybug body, then add a few of the black dots; Adding wings to ladybug
  14. Your ladybug organizer is ready to use! Ladybug organizer filled with spoons

Notes

You can create this same craft with any size tin can. Just adjust the size of the cuts!

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Comments

  1. Pamela Broyhill says

    May 9, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    I really love the tutorials on making various craft projects, but if you don’t have the supplies on hand, it’s going to cost you A LOT to buy them. Love the ideas, but too expensive for me.

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