Using the same base, but adding a small candle placed in a glass, the can becomes a real candle holder. Ideal for creating a soft ambiance on the balcony, coffee table, or in the bathroom.

Idea 3: Kitchen molds for individual portions
Clean tin cans can be used as molds for individual portions: stews, cupcakes, puddings… Perfect for a cozy dinner or a beautifully presented dessert.

Idea 4: A creative base for children’s activities

Decorated and hung from a string, they become fun objects: chimes, rattles, mini-drums… Perfect for filling a rainy afternoon and sparking the imagination.

Why we love these everyday rediscoveries
These finds remind us that even the simplest objects can hide a story or an unexpected use. The tools found among my friend’s grandfather’s belongings aren’t just old utensils: they represent a way of life, a time when people took the time to crack nuts together and savor the little things. As for the recycled tuna cans, they show that the home is full of unexpected resources—all it takes is a little creativity.

There’s definitely a lot of magic in everyday objects… for those who know how to look at them differently.