Frugal Mother’s Day Idea: Tin Can Treats

by Crystal on April 30, 2011

Looking for a pick-me-up to give to a special mom in your life? How about giving them a Tin Can Treat? I loved this idea!

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Laura April 30, 2011 at 01:02 pm

I am going to be doing a variation of this for my hubby. He is deployed with the Marines and this would travel well.
- Melissia May 01, 2011 at 07:29 pm
  
  Laura,
  Please extend thanks from my family to your husband & those he is deployed with. Our thoughts & prayers for their safe return.
Kerry April 30, 2011 at 01:04 pm

I heart this idea! My step-son’s mother will love it! Looks very easy to do and CHEAP! I can see these being great end of the year gifts for teachers too! (Maybe you could think up a label????! HINT, HINT!)
Kerry April 30, 2011 at 01:05 pm

Laura,

I also love this idea for my hubby for deployment this summer! Something he could pass out and share with his buddies that maybe don’t get much mail! The possibilities are ENDLESS!
Jennifer Brown April 30, 2011 at 01:26 pm

Omg… I just love this! Best idea yet!
Elizabeth April 30, 2011 at 01:29 pm

S0 cute! I could see this being a great party favor, too!
- staci April 30, 2011 at 08:45 pm
  
  That’s exactly what I was thinking! Starting to plan my daughter’s bday party and these would be great!
Kimberlee April 30, 2011 at 01:57 pm

LOVE this idea! Thanks so much for sharing it.
Mona April 30, 2011 at 02:02 pm

I love these!!! Great for girlfriends!
Kimberlee April 30, 2011 at 02:05 pm

Another thought just occurred to me: What about making these for birthday party favors?
Jennifer April 30, 2011 at 02:20 pm

Adorable idea! I’ll definitely be using something like this for Teacher Appreciation day on Tuesday. Love it!

Another low cost idea for mothers day is to take a terra cotta pot, add in some finely shredded paper, a couple packets of flower seeds, a pair of garden gloves, and a little garden hand tool. Super cute!
TatersMama April 30, 2011 at 02:42 pm

I love these. I hope someone makes one for me!
Lynn April 30, 2011 at 02:46 pm

I love this! I think we will do this for my husband for Father’s Day! I love that you can do this with all size cans as well. It would not be as cheap, but you can buy the paint cans and could fill them like this as well.
Andee April 30, 2011 at 03:16 pm

Thanks for posting this. My dd and I are working on a bridal shower and I love this for prizes for the guests!
Jennifer April 30, 2011 at 03:25 pm

Another frugal idea with a tin can…after use clean it and remove original label. Use pretty scrapbook paper and decoupage on can. Accent with ribbon or ric rac or glitter etc etc. There a pretty pen/pencil holder. Have one sittin’ right here next to me that I love to look at b/c I loved the paper!
Ashley April 30, 2011 at 03:32 pm

Love this idea! My mother and I work in the same office and I was trying to think of a non-flower way to go this year. I think she’s going to get one of these on her desk every day this week!
Mary P April 30, 2011 at 04:16 pm

I love this. So cute and creative! Thanks for sharing! )
Erin April 30, 2011 at 04:18 pm

I LOVE THIS!! Making 2 right now! : ) Thanks!
Chrissy B. April 30, 2011 at 04:20 pm

There is a great clip art site that has very affordable prices & they have pre-made templates for can covers for various occasions that could easily be used for this craft idea. The site is called Scrappin’ Doodles. Here’s a link to the paint can printables: http://www.scrappindoodles.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25_28 BTW, I am in no way affiliated with this site & receive nothing for suggesting you visit…I just truly love their stuff )
Michelle @ Thrifty 101 April 30, 2011 at 05:47 pm

I’m guessing it’s a soda pop can? the link is not working for me.
www.thrifty101.blogspot.com
- stephanie May 02, 2011 at 05:37 am
  
  Its a small fruit can. She shows Libby’s 8 oz can. However, I have small mandarin orange cans that also have the flip top, so any can that has a flip top & then you open the bottom of that can with a can-opener.
Stacy @ Delighting in the Days April 30, 2011 at 06:24 pm

I really like this idea. So simple and fun! The labels are hilarious. I’d love to give these to all of mommy friends.

Since you said it was OK to leave a comment about a frugal Mother’s Day idea I will mention one I posted last week: Citrus Bath Salts It’s super easy to make and smells wonderful.
Julie@thethriftymommasays April 30, 2011 at 07:05 pm

I love this idea. I’m going to do it for my sister and two of my friends that need a little pick me up. I will share the results on my site and will most happily link it back so you can have the well deserved credit. Thank you for a great idea!
Jennifer April 30, 2011 at 08:06 pm

Wow! How creative. I am going to use these for this Mother’s Day.
Julie@thethriftymommasays April 30, 2011 at 08:43 pm

Now is a great time to fill these if your stores still have discounted Easter Candy. Pastel chocolates would be perfect for this and you can get a great deal on them if any of the stores around you still have some.
Penny April 30, 2011 at 10:05 pm

What kind of cans are these and where do you get em?
- Carole April 30, 2011 at 10:47 pm
  
  The original post says to use generic cans of fruit with the pop top lids. If you click on the link in Crystal’s post, it will take you to the original post where she shows the kind of cans she’s talking about. Looks like single serve DelMonte fruit, or the like
Amy Proffitt May 01, 2011 at 02:43 am

Since you said to mention cheap mother’s day ideas, I have free printable cards up for mother’s day on my website. They’re cute and modern and declare your mother as the best mom in the whole world.

You can see them here:

http://aproffittablelife.blogspot.com/2011/04/mothers-day-free-printable-poster-card.html
Becky May 01, 2011 at 01:50 pm

Love, love, love, it!! My grand children will be making these for their mothers for Mother’s Day. Thank you!!!