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Fun with Coffee Cans!

The last time we got together; your kids had an enjoyable afternoon making unique gifts out of coffee cans.

But the fun doesn’t have to end. There are still lots of toys and gifts that kids can make, not only through the holidays but all year round.

Starting with their very own Hootenanny Band!

Take a look.

Hootenanny Band. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.
Make Band Instruments. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.
Instructions to Make More Instruments. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.
Fido Pull Toy. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.
Norwegian Door Stop. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.
Patriotic Centerpieces. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.
Valentine Centerpieces. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.
Coverings for Cans. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.
Uses for Lids. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.
Other Uses for Lids and Boxes. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.

Now that your house is filled with various pieces of coffee can artwork, be sure to send away for other pamphlets from this craft library!

Craft Library. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.
More Craft Library. Page of a 1966 craft booklet with ideas and instructions on making crafts and gifts with leftover coffee cans.

Now you’re ready to celebrate the holidays in style. It’s all thanks to coffee cans, crafts and GVS. All Glorious Vintage Stuff!

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