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Star Soda Can Lights

By Noreen 31 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

Create colorful star soda can lights for many occasions.

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

They’re perfect for patriotic occasions such as Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day.

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

You could also use them for Christmas, birthdays, or graduation in school colors.

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

Save your soda cans to recycle into this fun project!

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

Supplies.

String of small, clear lights.

Red, White and Blue Soda Cans (or cans in your choice of color)

Scissors

Paper Punch

Paper for Pattern

Cardboard for Pattern

Pencil or Pen

How to Make Star Soda Can Lights.

Caution: Use care when working with soda cans as their cut edges can be sharp.

1. Print or make a star pattern.

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

The star I used is about 2 inches wide by 2 inches high.

Trace the star onto cracker box cardboard. Cut it out.

2. Flatten the soda cans you will be using.

3. Trace the stars onto soda cans. 4 or 5 stars should fit on a can.

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

Cut them out.

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

4. With a marker, roll the star points toward the center front to allow the star to curve slightly around the light.

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

5. Punch a hole in the center of a star.

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

Punch a little more around the edge of the hole to allow it to fit over a light.

Don’t make the hole too large, as you want it to fit snuggly.

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

6. Slide the star over a light, making sure it sits on the light socket, and not on the bulb.

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

Colorful Star Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal

 

Tips.

You don’t need special tools, ordinary scissors and a paper punch will be fine.

You can also make Heart Soda Can Lights,

Heart Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal
Heart Soda Can Lights

or Shamrock Soda Can Lights.

Shamrock Soda Can Lights by Crafty Journal
Shamrock Soda Can Lights

Noreen Doll

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  1. Maria@SewTravelInspired says

    June 10, 2015 at 1:13 am

    These are stinkin” cute! I love this. I am thinking Christmas. My DIL drinks this energy drink in a beautiful blue can that would be perfect. I am pinning this for later.

  2. Christie says

    June 10, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    I love this idea! They are so cute and patriotic. Thanks for sharing them with us at Totally Terrific Tuesday!

  3. heidi says

    June 10, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    These are so perfect for the 4th of July.

  4. lorraine williamson says

    June 10, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    this looks so cool and something even I can make thanks for sharing have a great day

  5. Kelly | Typically Simple says

    June 11, 2015 at 2:19 am

    Such a fun idea! These would be perfect to decorate our porch with for 4th of July! Thanks so much for sharing at the Creative Inspiration party!

  6. Jessica H. says

    June 11, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    This a super cute idea! I love how it’s patriotic without screaming 4th of July so you can keep them out all Summer! These would be a great addition to the soda bottle decor project I just did on my blog! πŸ™‚

  7. Mumbling Mel says

    June 12, 2015 at 2:04 am

    Oh wow I love this idea!!! Its perfect for what I have been looking for! This is really cool and frugal!

  8. Claire says

    June 12, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Really like this idea, love the heart ones. Will now be keeping my cans. Thanks

  9. Jerusha @ TheDisneyChef says

    June 12, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    These look so fantastic! And I like that they’re surprisingly easy… I bet they’d look snazzy with colored lights too.

  10. Kristi says

    June 12, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    This is a fun idea. I was thinking it looked like too much work at first, then I saw the shamrocks!! Too cute!! I will try that one! We are Clovers & into all things clover (note my website) πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing this at #homemattersparty

  11. Jenn says

    June 12, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Gorgeous!! Thanks for linking up! #bloggersbrag

  12. Krysta @ KrystaSteen.com says

    June 13, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Cute idea! Thanks for sharing at Tips & Tricks last week!! πŸ™‚

  13. Cathy says

    June 14, 2015 at 1:29 am

    These are so cute – love them. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

  14. Amy @ StowandTellU says

    June 14, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    Totally cute idea. Looks patriotic, but not over the top!

  15. Beverly says

    June 14, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    What a clever idea, I love it. Need to start saving those drink cans.
    Thanks for sharing at Wake Up Wednesday,
    Bev

  16. Sarah-Ann says

    June 15, 2015 at 2:59 am

    What a great idea. I think I will have to make this for our next camping trip.
    Sarah-Ann @ Living Intentionally Simple

  17. Liz says

    June 15, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Thank you very much for joining in and making our Bowdabra Crafty Saturday Showcase, we look forward to seeing your post next Saturday.

    Warm Regards,
    The Bowdabra Team

  18. Michelle James says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    I am in love with this idea. These are so fun and look pretty easy to make. Thanks so much for the tutorial. The shamrocks are fun too. I live in a St. Pat’s town.

  19. Elaine says

    June 17, 2015 at 12:09 am

    I love this so much I’m featuring you!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday – Link Party!! Hope to see you again this week!! Love having you!! Pinned!!!

  20. Stephanie says

    June 18, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    What a fun and fabulous idea! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful idea with Roses of Inspiration. I hope you’re able to join us again sometime soon!

  21. Nina Lewis says

    June 18, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    What a fabulous idea! Now I know what to do with all of my empty pop cans. πŸ™‚

    Thank you so much for sharing this at Grandma Ideas Sharing Time link party. It’s a great post! Thank you so much for sharing this at Grandma Ideas Sharing Time link party. (I’ve pinned it!)

    All the best,
    Nina

  22. Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    So creative! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you again next week!

  23. shonee says

    June 21, 2015 at 3:44 am

    looks great! Thanks for sharing this over at Bewitchin’ Projects Block Party! Hope you will join us again this week!
    -Shonee

  24. Christine says

    July 1, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    This is such a fun and crative idea to recycle! They would make perfect outdoor entertainment lighting! Thank you for sharing!

  25. Chellie says

    November 24, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    This looks so fun and easy! The kids will love it. Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚

  26. Audrey says

    November 24, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    This is so much for Christmas and the 4th of July! Found you on You’re Gonna Love it.

  27. Virginia says

    November 26, 2015 at 2:15 am

    I love this project! Thanks for sharing.

  28. ARTantana says

    November 27, 2015 at 5:46 am

    Lovely idea!

  29. Jann Olson says

    November 30, 2015 at 1:01 am

    Love this fabulous project! So very creative. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

  30. Cindy @ Upcycled Design Lab says

    November 30, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    Really fun idea!

  31. Karen @ Raising Little Superheroes says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:34 am

    What an awesome idea! Now, I have a reason for drinking all that Coke. πŸ™‚ Thank you for sharing at the #Made4Kids Link Party!

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