Recycled Can Herb Planter

Here is a very cute idea for recycled tin cans. 

You may have seen this project before but how cute if you made a bunch of them, one for each of the herbs?!

I'm starting with just one but it is cute enough, and easy enough, to make more! 

Take a look...

I began with a tin can, the kind beans come in. 

I'm honestly not sure if I should call them "tin" cans or if that dates me? They aren't really aluminum cans either... metal cans? Recycled cans?

As you're reading through this post please pay attention to the bold blue links that will take you to more information and the products I used for this project. Also the READ MORE sections will take you to related Homeroad projects. 

Anyway here is what I did with one...

I tore off the label and with a hammer gently smashed down one of the sides of the can until it was flat. I did it carefully so the can would be folded perfectly in half at the bottom. You may even want to use a piece of wood between the hammer and the can to get a straight edge. 

There will be a little slit of space on the hammered end of the can which is just what you'll need for drainage. 

Next, using a drill, I drilled a hole in 2 sides of the can. If you don't have a drill this can be done with a hammer and large nail. 

I painted the can with 2 coats of Fusion Mineral Paint in Raw Silk. I used FMP because it holds up well outside and easily sticks to most surfaces including metal. 

When the paint was dry I used the Garden Labels stencil to stencil the word herbs onto the front of the can with moss green paint. 

The stencil set comes with several different herb names. You can pick and choose what you want for your cans or use them all! 

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I used rebar wire to create a curly hanger through the holes I drilled in the can. 

I'm using an S hook to hang the can outside. I just picked up this parsley from the nursery and I think I need to give it some water!

The tutorial for the terra cotta plant markers can be found here. 

You can hang these anywhere, even in the kitchen in a bright window. 

I think I'm going to make some more for the rest of my herbs. They will look adorable hanging on a trellis! 

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