Oatmeal is a staple at my house, and I have found that the canisters it comes in are super useful! If you like to repurpose items, you will love this list of cool things to do with your old oatmeal canisters.

1.Craft Supplies Holder

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This craft organizer is both beautiful and functional. You would never guess that it was once an oatmeal canister.

2. Gift Box

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Don’t you think these oatmeal gift boxes are so beautiful? If you hate struggling with wrapping paper, this is the perfect project for you.

It is also a super fun craft to do with kids. I love this one because it is so customizable.

You (and your little ones) can choose whatever wrapping paper, ribbon, and decorations you would like for your gift box. If you are looking for some fun and festive wrapping paper, I love this set!

3. Fairy House Craft

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I am obsessed with this fairy house Valentine box, and I am sure your kiddos (and all their classmates) will be too! This is a cute craft that you will enjoy working on with your little ones.

4. Christmas Gift Box

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Here is another adorable gift box that you can make using an old oatmeal container. This one is perfect for the Christmas season and can be cut to fit the size of your gift.

5. Plastic Grocery Bag Holder

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I always reuse plastic bags from the grocery store, but they can easily get messy when stored in a cabinet or drawer. This grocery bag holder is the perfect solution!

It is a quick and easy craft that will make your life easier. Plus, it’s pretty and will add style to your space!

6. Rope Vanity Organizer

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Do you have tons of stuff strewn about on your vanity or dresser? If so, you will love this simple but gorgeous DIY rope vanity organizer.

This is so easy to make with just a few quick steps. You will start by cutting your oatmeal container and then wrap the container with jute (this one is a good option), adding glue as you go along.

When you are done, you will have a beautiful jute basket perfect for storing vanity essentials like cotton balls, Q-tips, and skincare products.

7. Christmas Centerpieces

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I look forward to creating a beautiful and eye-catching Christmas centerpiece every year. If you are the same way, you should try making these ones.

They look stunning and no one will have a clue that they were made from old oatmeal canisters. This would be a great weekend project that will earn you tons of compliments!

8. Straw Game for Toddlers

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Are you looking for a fun game that will keep your toddler entertained? You have to try this colorful straw game.

It is super easy to make with just an oatmeal canister, a hole punch, some colorful straws, and the free printable from the tutorial. This is a great color sorting activity for little ones and will help them improve their fine motor skills.

9. Kids Stool

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If your little ones could use some kid-sized furniture, you should try making this stool. You will need four oatmeal containers and a few other supplies including duct tape, stuffing, an iron, cardboard, a pillowcase, and a hot glue gun like this.

The finished project is so cute and will give your kids (or their stuffed animals) a comfortable place to relax.

10. Headband Holder

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I have a ton of headbands and like to have them nicely organized. If you are the same way and need a good storage solution for your headband collection, you should make this pretty and inexpensive headband holder.

You will need an oatmeal canister, some paint, and a candle holder. The thing I love most about this is that you can use the outside of the oatmeal container for headband storage and the inside to stash hair ties, hairbrushes, and more!

11. Paintbrush Holder

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Don’t you think this paintbrush holder is so cute? It would look great in your crafting space or kid’s art room.

This is such a simple way to organize paintbrushes and is a quick, fun project.

12. Minion Craft

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This minion craft is so cute!

This would be a super fun craft to make alongside your kiddos and you can play around with it to create different characters.

13. Soccer Goal Can

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Do your kids play soccer? Consider making a cute soccer goal donation can from an old oatmeal canister to help motivate the team to keep working hard and scoring goals.

14. Toilet Paper Dispenser

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I love to keep every room in my home looking as beautiful as possible, including the bathrooms. In my opinion, having a pretty toilet paper organizer is essential.

This one is so easy to make and will add both beauty and function to your home. 

15. Money Bank

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I love the idea of giving kids a safe place to store coins and cash to help them learn about the value of money. If you like this idea too, you can quickly make a money bank for your little one using just an oatmeal canister, some duct tape, scissors, and an X-ACTO knife like this.

16. Drum Craft

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If your kids are anything like mine, they love to make noise. You can help them create a cute drum from an old oatmeal container that will keep them entertained for hours!

17. Bee Valentine Box

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I think this “Bee Mine,” valentine box is just the cutest! I particularly love those wings, which are made using doilies.

This would be a fun bonding activity to do with your kid leading up to Valentine’s Day!