Uses for Empty Film Canisters

Flower Vase SWAP
"Use small amount of putty or play dough in the canister to hold small silk flowers in place. Glue a pin on the back."
--Angela

Toadstool Pin Cushion
Hot glue a florist pick in the bottom of a film container (the lid becomes the bottom). Cover half of a 3" Styrofoam ball with fabric using short straight pins to hold the material in place. Attach the half ball to the pick sticking out of the film container. Glue on silk flowers. The top of the toadstool is the pin cushion and the film container can be used to store needles and pins."
--Pat, Essex, Ontario

Tabletop Figures
"Use ribbon for hair... buttons, construction paper, or any other small objects to make body parts. Fill with candy."
--Lisa, Orland Park, IL

Pet ID Holder
"Poke two holes in the top. Run a cord through it to attach to your pets collar. Decorate it and put your pets name, address and phone number inside."
--Jennifer, Sugar Land, TX

Bubble Necklace
"Cut a small wand out of plastic canvas. Hot glue it to the inside top of an empty white film canister. Tie and glue a ribbon around the canister to hang from your neck. Fill with bubble mixture. Decorate with stickers, jewels, and paint pens."
--Karin W., Olympia, Washington

Classroom Tooth Holders
"Punch two holes near the top and string some yarn through them. They make great tooth holders students lose a tooth. Put the child's name on the outside and they can proudly wear it around their neck the rest of the day."
Martha B., Erlanger, KY

Toy Soldier Christmas Ornaments
"Cover the canister with glue, roll in glitter, add a wooden doll head, some ribbon and a little felt visor."
--Susan, Sayville, NY

Oscar the Grouch
"Glue a 1" green pompom half way inside the container. Glue on two small wiggle eyes. Glue the lid on at an angle so the pompom head shows peeking out."