By Noreen Doll.
Create colorful star soda can lights for many occasions.
They’re perfect for patriotic occasions such as Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day.
You could also use them for Christmas, birthdays, or graduation in school colors.
Save your soda cans to recycle into this fun project!
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.
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.
Cut them out.
4. With a marker, roll the star points toward the center front to allow the star to curve slightly around the light.
5. Punch a hole in the center of a star.
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.
6. Slide the star over a light, making sure it sits on the light socket, and not on the bulb.
Tips.
You don’t need special tools, ordinary scissors and a paper punch will be fine.
You can also make Heart Soda Can Lights,
Noreen Doll
Maria@SewTravelInspired says
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.
Christie says
I love this idea! They are so cute and patriotic. Thanks for sharing them with us at Totally Terrific Tuesday!
heidi says
These are so perfect for the 4th of July.
lorraine williamson says
this looks so cool and something even I can make thanks for sharing have a great day
Kelly | Typically Simple says
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!
Jessica H. says
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! 🙂
Mumbling Mel says
Oh wow I love this idea!!! Its perfect for what I have been looking for! This is really cool and frugal!
Claire says
Really like this idea, love the heart ones. Will now be keeping my cans. Thanks
Jerusha @ TheDisneyChef says
These look so fantastic! And I like that they’re surprisingly easy… I bet they’d look snazzy with colored lights too.
Kristi says
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) 🙂 Thanks for sharing this at #homemattersparty
Jenn says
Gorgeous!! Thanks for linking up! #bloggersbrag
Krysta @ KrystaSteen.com says
Cute idea! Thanks for sharing at Tips & Tricks last week!! 🙂
Cathy says
These are so cute – love them. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Amy @ StowandTellU says
Totally cute idea. Looks patriotic, but not over the top!
Beverly says
What a clever idea, I love it. Need to start saving those drink cans.
Thanks for sharing at Wake Up Wednesday,
Bev
Sarah-Ann says
What a great idea. I think I will have to make this for our next camping trip.
Sarah-Ann @ Living Intentionally Simple
Liz says
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
Michelle James says
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.
Elaine says
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!!!
Stephanie says
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!
Nina Lewis says
What a fabulous idea! Now I know what to do with all of my empty pop cans. 🙂
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
Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says
So creative! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you again next week!
shonee says
looks great! Thanks for sharing this over at Bewitchin’ Projects Block Party! Hope you will join us again this week!
-Shonee
Christine says
This is such a fun and crative idea to recycle! They would make perfect outdoor entertainment lighting! Thank you for sharing!
Chellie says
This looks so fun and easy! The kids will love it. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Audrey says
This is so much for Christmas and the 4th of July! Found you on You’re Gonna Love it.
Virginia says
I love this project! Thanks for sharing.
ARTantana says
Lovely idea!
Jann Olson says
Love this fabulous project! So very creative. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Cindy @ Upcycled Design Lab says
Really fun idea!
Karen @ Raising Little Superheroes says
What an awesome idea! Now, I have a reason for drinking all that Coke. 🙂 Thank you for sharing at the #Made4Kids Link Party!