Recyling Cans

I am fairly new to recycling and am ALWAYS forgetting to put our bins out. Our pick up guys come at around 5:30 am so if I forget the night before we have to wait another two weeks for another chance to empty. So with bins of over flowing cans and bottles I have begun to find places to put those items to use. I had a need for a pen/pencil holder and had so much fun with this little project. I just covered a can with some cute scrapbook paper, then added a scrap of fabric and a cute little flower..

Do you have a great idea for recycling something? If so PLEASE share it!