recycled soda can earrings

What can you do with a soda can? Well, you can return it to the store for 5 cents (in some states anyway) OR you can make some fashonable jewelery! Guess what I plan to do with the gorgeous Arizona ice tea can I have? Check out the video to see. More crafty goodness on my blog thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com Music credit (if music is present in video) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@robertahubert9155]

I thought I was the only one who made stuff with pop cans and cardboard. You are my new best friend. None of my friends are interested in crafts but they love what I give them as gifts. Since I have 15 granddaughters it makes it possible to give them gifts since I live on a very tight budget..

[@MsShanarun]

I never thought of using my smooth marble and pestil for smoothing and shaping soda cans! Great video!

[@UKMumfromthepool]

Can't believe how pretty these are! Almost makes me want to start drinking soda!

[@mmariemarkel7482]

@English Ray, I feel you on that, but why stick with soda? Any kind of soda type can would? 🍻 beer works too 😂 and I'm running to get some🏃. Now I can have custom wonky beads like I like. TFS

[@ajcorona1895]

Love these! Yes, my new obsession, lol. And, now I know how to make jump rings! Love your personality and the clear directions, you make every craft seem doable .. and I do try so many of them :)

[@marisol137]

Ohhh love the braid super cute. love the earrings too.

[@sinditon]

Love the earrings you made! Very cute and yes, such a economical project for a craft fair Thanks for sharing.

[@janoirmoon5099]

You are so talented and fun to watch. Thank you so much for all your tips and the way you explain things is very clear and easy to follow.

[@kimberlywalker1015]

Love your earrings...and thank you for going thru the whole process of putting them together...some wonderful tips here!

[@msliza814]

I love those Arizona cans and have wondered what I could do with them, thanks for sharing your ideas

[@elizabethtanti7884]

Dear Lindsay you are so talented. I love these earrings. The video may be older but the idea is still fresh. You make me want to try my hand at these. Thank you

[@Janescheekychickens]

Loved watching this, I didnt know alaminion cans were so easy to cut up, I wouldn't Make earings to wear even though it looks like a fun crafting project..I am however planning on making a huge giraffe garden ornament and the cans will be perfect to use making him Thankyou Lindsay.

[@heidiwilkes1]

Very pretty and would be fun to make! I could even add the punched out aluminum pieces (different shapes and sizes) to my resin pieces! Thanks for the great idea!!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Lindsay I really love 💕 those earrings. Fantastic and stunning. It’s hard to believe they’re from a soda can. I’m definitely going to have a go at these.

[@tracycottrell5146]

Oh my goodness you are fearless. I was laughing and cringing so hard my whole safety mom begin showing. This is a very enjoyable and educating video. Thank you

[@jeanette9386]

Wow! Beautiful. I almost gave up last night. Patience is a virtue in life. I'd been inspired once again. That was so creative. Thnxxxx

[@arteriasartsinteriordecor4872]

I have earrings made from Sherwin Williams paint chips, sprayed with varnish.

[@Allesha180]

Beautiful and practical, i love these earrings! Wonderful tutorial.

[@auntbssewingquiltingandcra3442]

Love this! They are so pretty!

[@tremillopink12]

Very interesting video. I love the arizona pattern and how versatile it is. Love your video

[@dianeruckenstein3540]

I wrote a comment and somehow it ended up on a different video! In any case, what I wanted to say is that you are always a pleasure to watch and I've enjoyed all of your videos that I've seen so far and I'm looking forward to watching more. Now if only I could stop procrastinating and start doing something more than just watch...

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you!

[@t000dle000]

Great tutorial. I'm already on the hunt for things to use as forms and things to cut up. Thanks!

[@daneekaplan4284]

those are ridiculously amazing. I really didn't think I would be impressed and I am blown away. The cupping of the metal is what put the in the professional category and I love the alcohol ink backs. Great job.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Danee Kaplan Why do you keep doubting my frugal recycling ways Danee? Hahaha:) Hope Santa brings you something good this year to craft with!

[@daneekaplan4284]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich I was going to be flippant and silly here but I decided to be honest. I keep doubting you because there are a billion bloggers promising to teach us all how to make beautiful silk from a sows ear and 99.9% can't even make a pigs ear from a pigs ear. I am so frustrated by this trend, fueled by Pinterest and the need for blog post content. I have no issue with someone posting any project they made online, but don't call it a tutorial unless you can 1. be the first one to do so or 2. show me how to make a professional-ish looking version or 3. your tutorial has something extra, something no one else is doing or 4. your tutorial is just plain better than what is out there . I have wasted more hours watching tutorials for things I want to make, only to see a finished project that is a hot mess (I don't need to see glue strings and uneven edges) or even worse, I have seen fakes. The "fairly light in a jar" tutorial is an example of a fake. I love Threatbangers Man Vs. Pin so when he tried the fairy jar and failed, I went looking for a good tutorial and I was shocked at how many people are faking it. They either posted that same Photoshopped photo of the supposed magic lights, showed how to make it and never showed a finished piece (ooookaaayyy) or showed a photo taken inside their house- with the lights- on while claiming they couldn't take a good photo of it in the dark. Riiiiiggggghhhtttt because it doesn't look anything like the Photoshopped photo. Each tutorials was clearly just an exact copy of the tutorial that person watched aka nobody really knows how to make one. Maybe one of the most frustrating thing I see in tutorials is that unlike you, many bloggers and KZbinrs clearly don't understand the materials they are working with ....that in and of itself makes someone not qualified to make a tutorial. Post a video of your project? Sure. Post a blog post about what you make? Sure. But don't label it and market it as a tutorial unless you really know your stuff. And I do know you do. I get that. I know your response to my post was only partially a joke because you do know what you are doing and you do know your materials. I am just getting very jaded and I guess I keep throwing you in the pile with the impostors. And honestly I really am not sure I could have made a pretty pair from a can so I just suspected hot mess. And frankly I am NOT a frugal crafter. I love having the newest and the latest things and I rarely shop at the Dollar Store and like my Tim Holtz Ideology and all things Distress and Wink of Stella and Heidi Swapp. I try to get sales-and this year was killer with the black friday deal they had online but it isn't the ned of the world if I don't. I know I am lucky that hubby doesn't say anything. I know he would like to sometimes. Why does this matter? Because far too often I see frugal-and I have mentioned this before- or Dollar Store bloggers and their projects look like Dollar Store Frugal projects. I guess I keep expecting yours to as well. And they rarely if ever do. You are frugal but you aren't stupid. You know when to skimp and when to buy the more expensive option. So while I know this, I keep thinking I will catch you....but I don't..well expect the Wink of Stella dup, but your version was pretty impressive anyway. So carry on. Can't wait to see what is next. Oh, and i keep thinking of you freezing in the basement....do you not have a space heater even? I froze my butt off in my basement- which is finished off but chilly in the winter anyway- when my space heater stopped working last week and I was miserable. Happy Holiday if I don't comment before then. I am curious what you think of my comment or are you too busy to watch tutorials. I have been really sick for the past two years- more on than off- and in bed most days, which has contributed to more time watching videos or erasing tutorials than actual crafting.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Danee Kaplan That makes sence, thanks for the explanation. I don't watch many tutorials, I am worried I will copy someone if I do and I don't often have the time. I hate it when I think I have come up with an idea and someone else came up with it first and I do not realize until I upload it LOL! The Pinterest thing ticks me off in two ways, first of all people saying I learned this from Pinterest (no you didn't, someone came up with idea, someone pinned it and you saw it there, credit the creator, pinterest is NOT the creator!) and the Pinterest craft that does not work (Flour and water is NOT mod-podge and mountain dew and baking soda will NOT make a glow stick) and people buy supplies and try it (sometimes with a full group os scouts) and are bummed that it does not work. That is my beef with Pinterest LOL! Thanks for watching, I hope to prove you wron for years to come;)

[@daneekaplan4284]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Oh my gosh I feel the same way about Pinterest. I have been on there a long time, way before it became popular and it has changed a lot. First off I agree with you. Nobody learned anything from Pinterest. Pinterest is just a holding place for ideas and inspiration and the original blogger needs to be credited. I have noticed over the last few years that 1. everyone is pinning the same pins. If you hit only the most popular trends and keep repining it then Pinterest doesn't work well. I remember my neighbor wanting to make a July 4th project and asked for advice. She pulled up her Pinterest search and like 7- of the pins were for the same 2 or 3 wreaths. How is that fun or inspirational? j I try to only pin off of the blogs and various websites I frequent and only rarely pin off of Pinterest itself. When I do pin off of Pinterest it is because someone I follow pinned something and I don't follow anyone who is a new crafter but rather artists I love. The other thing I notice is that in the last 2 years the number of broken links has skyrocketed making it impossible to find the original artist or post and/or learn more about the project. I am sure some comes from blogs that were taken down but the number is too high to simply explain it as that. Happy Holidays.

[@brookspa94]

Beautiful! Thank You for sharing your precious time, talent, creativity, and skills with ALL of us so we may learn! Best Wishes to You!

[@mmariemarkel7482]

Swooning. OMG those are just so stinkin cute and easy. And wouldn't you know it? I usually don't drink anything bottled in those types of 🥫 but an gonna but gonna have to have my friends save some for me so I can try this. It looks fun, easy, inexpensive and doesn't need any tools I don't already have. TFS. Namaste.

[@krsteeg]

Wow, that was a fun video, and I completely love the way those earrings turned out. One other thing I got from the video was how you turned your wires around the beads. That is one thing I have trouble with (usually end up with too much gap), so I think I'll try your technique. I see loads of Christmas presents (to be made) in my near future! Thanks for posting!!

[@aviva007007]

Ohhhh - loved these!!!!

[@starshinesoldier]

The tip to make your own jump rings is brilliant!

[@jocelyn0218]

Loved your tutorial, very inspirational :)

[@victoriabieber651]

fab..exactly what i wanted to see. terrific and fun video!

[@jannierussell8369]

Girrrrl I just love this I have so many cans for making jewelry .To make the findings this is so great I can not wait to get the rest of the material so I can get down .Thank You So Much !!! Talk sooon!!!

[@susanyee1]

So pretty. I really appreciate it that you share all of these great tutorials freely. I mean, some thing I've wanted to learn and the artist has workshops available online and they're sometimes pretty pricey! Again....thanks for sharing your talent. It's also great to learn from you with your cheerful attitude!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks so much:)

[@rohankumara246]

sexvjpkes.

[@user-te8yb2oz1u]

thanks for sharing...and it's easier to say open your jump rings sideways...but I loved how you told people and showed them with your fingers...perfect!!!

[@francesb7515]

The tin circles would make great "coins" for a belly dance costume too!

[@deannepeterson4193]

I believe that hammering a home made jumpring with a rubber mallet it will tighten the molecules and make the jumpring stronger.

[@JourneyofJewelry]

Wow! Thank you for being so detailed and quick.

[@tamiac2419]

They r beautiful! ur so talented and doing our planet proud!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+tamia C thanks!

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

Love ❤️ these! Great video

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you like them!

[@theartfuldabbler9714]

Love this...thanks for sharing

[@elanne2184]

That's so cute!!!

[@mariacoleman7984]

I like your proyect! it is very beautiful! Can you tell me what kind of paint did you use it. Thank you!

[@cathysmith9026]

Love these ❤❤

[@carolcrottie7408]

You do good work!

[@jessicaphilbert7441]

So cute

[@Neelu333]

Hi, you are a genius! Thank you for sharing.

[@justdei9548]

What an innovative idea ❤❤❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@morenoscreationsllc]

Awesome, absolutely love this video its so informational for me as a beginner. Thanks so much.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

th big punch is 1", the other 3/8: and the tiny one is a 1/16", I also have a 1/8" punch but I checked and it is much larger. It is a scrapbook punch so maybe their sizes differ from a jewelrs punch, maybe it looks larger ibn screen, the circles I am punching into are ony 1" and under 1/2" maybe you thought the circles I punched into were larger. Does it help?

[@josephinetyree1476]

Very well done instructional video.....!! Very creative...as well as beautiful....Thanks sooooo much... : )

[@LalaCats3]

wonderful video, thank you for the great instruction!

[@kraftymomma1979]

Love your videos! Enjoy your spirit~

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you:)

[@created2bless322]

Just what I was looking for!

[@asvolkland]

Just recently discovered your tutorials! Kudos Lindsay...I was wondering if you have made any bracelets with can top tabs and if you could do a tutorial? Thank you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Susan Volkland I haven't, let me think about it:)

[@israelirachel]

very pretty&inspiring project.

[@remysplace]

Very cool!

[@tiffanyrouse3408]

Hi, I love your creative videos!! You make beautiful art out of everything!! Did you make a tutorial from the Arizona Green tea box you displayed in this video? If not, please do, that card looked amazing!!

[@michellegilfillan2515]

I love this idea

[@buntybunny]

:) love these, I don't think I would want to sell them

[@glendaruff125]

After you put them in the vantag thing- are they still sharp edges?

[@peekaboots01]

Very nice and unique.

[@Janescheekychickens]

Actually now Ive watched to the end I quite like their finish :)

[@peekaboots01]

Very nice!

[@cherrygarciaful]

You are amazingly resourceful! resourceful genius!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

JoAnn Fabrics I think, it was a standard 1/16 punch I believe:)

[@tamiac2419]

Amazing!!

[@IntoxicatingArts]

Omg my bf just asked me if I want anything from the gas station and I asked for an AZ green tea. Wahoo! I'm gonna make earings or a charm lol. I got the regular tea and its green , but still pretty :) thanks !!

[@collettecaraway2759]

WOW! thanks for sharing.

[@NaushSA]

Love your tutorials ! What is the width of your wire gauge ?

[@ConnieHildebrand]

Where did you make that greeting card? Is there another video? I'd love to see how you made that too. These earrings are darling. Thanks.

[@zickiezickie]

Cutting thin aluminum like soda cans, actually sharpens the punch cutter. So does fine sandpaper.

[@RM-zo2yf]

Can you share a basic list of tools needed for this project please?

[@elizabethrodriguezbarreto7937]

Very nice project. I like it. This is something to share with friends. I used sand paper for the edges.

[@annsaeli7583]

I am wondering if the aluminum is ever sharp; I am a klutz. If yes, what can I do? Can I cover the circle with a tiny paper picture? Thanks for your help and talent sharing!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

After rounding it its not

[@proveyouarentaclone]

nice !

[@shajeevankv55]

superb i am gonna try it

[@beverlyrichardson7862]

wow❤great video!

[@michellebogle5428]

enjoyed your video. great earrings. have you considered using tweezers to hold your blanks while swabbing the paint on the backsides? probably less mess. keep up the great work.

[@brejack7248]

Hi Lindsay. You're such a gifted lady. I'm just curious. What do you do with all your creations ??

[@carmelitastella]

im gonna try it!! :)

[@49marquito]

Anyone do this recently and have a suggestion for what to use for a punch? I see some 5/8" punch at Michaels but wonder if anyone has a favorite punch assuming I will be experimenting( redoing) various attempts :) In general im starting my process, just got some chain nose pliers and trying to creat interesting earings, these are incredible.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Any punch or die should work

[@oappap3715]

great job

[@nadinesawtell3267]

Here’s a tip use two pairs of pliers I use the loop turner and a pair of needle nose to work with the jump rings

[@naticristellavi8236]

How do you keep the sharp edges of the circles from cutting your skin or hair? I tried to cut the soda can and that metal is sharp after cut.

[@jordanwilkinson3320]

I'm having the same problem

[@zickiezickie]

Acrylic nail file, wet/dry sandpaper, or the striking part of a book/box of matches.

[@elizabethrodriguezbarreto7937]

+Jordan Wilkinson You can use sand paper for metal because it comes one for wood or a tool named File that is used to rremove fine amount of material from a workpiece .

[@hakantacrafter813]

isn't the soda can metal really sharp? how do you stop it from cutting you?

[@GypsyChele]

Another Awesome Video !!

[@julielibby2127]

Nice!

[@tineschrijvers3174]

It would help if you gave the brand name of the tools you are using and exactly what hey are called so a person can buy them. I tried to look up he hole punch that made the bigger circles but couldn't find it.

[@RobinMuddSimpleDesigns]

Really nice,

[@jamiecee4960]

Very cute. It would help to use tweezers to hold the metal pieces while painting them. Maybe a little nail and hammer to make the holes. :) Very cool idea though.

[@Layrie22]

I Love You. You inspire me and your videos make me happy and THIS IS A GREAT SIMPLE IDEA! :) I was wondering if the edges are still sharp on the discs? Don't stop being fabulous!! :D

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Layrie22 not after you round them over:)

[@9stolenbmx]

do you have to do the cruching things?

[@amandabennett93]

awesome video. where did you get your bead tray? thanks

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Amanda Bennett any craft store will have them but at Joann fabrics they have several and with covers, i wish mine had a cover!

[@mudslingerkat]

Hi! Great video! Did you use regular hole punches for paper or is there a special metal punch?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Kathleen Clarke a paper hole punch will work on soda cans:)

[@Dukecherokee1]

what diameter is the punch you are using? I know it is not a 1/16 of an inch!

[@Floressa]

They're pretty! How Much would you sell then for?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I priced them at $7 at my last craft fair;)

[@cheryleward9579]

what gage wire ?

[@nadinesawtell3267]

Gauge is the thickness of the wire

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

Hey Lindsay, I finally found one of the dapping blocks at Craft Savers on Sale $4.20. Now I need to find the tiny hole punch that you were using. Where did you get yours at? I have not seen one that small. Just as soon as I get the dapping block and the tiny hole punch I can start making me some earings and try to sale them. I have been saving up some pretty aluminum cans just for this project.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Southern Angel Joann Fabrics but any craft store with a scrapbook section should have a 1/16 hole punch

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

Thank you.. I will go look.. Do you know about the price of them?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Southern Angel $2-$5

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

ok.. thank you very much!

[@mariangies]

Thanks Lindsey, how much do you sell these for?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

$10

[@elizabethmugure1970]

Hi. What is the name of the type of punch you're using

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It's a circle paper punch

[@carmenroupp653]

cool

[@Lindamomma0126]

Love these! One question, when you punch out the shapes do you have to stay away from any words or trademarks to stay legal. Does it make a difference if they are going to be sold? Thank you in advance

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Lindamomma0126 I don't think so unless you scanned the logo and reproduced it. You bought the soda and you are recycling the can. I see lots of bottle cap earrings selling on etsy and the art on the cap is the main feature. Small crafters should be fine but if you were mass producing these to sell at target you would have a problem BUT if you were doing that you would be purchasing a licence agreement so you could just have what you want printed on what you want. That is my understanding. I am usually looking for pattern and color so it dose not matter to me, the art on the cans is to large to show a logo on a small punch out.