Daily Idea #275: Can You Hear Me Now?

There are many many things you can do with tin cans and some string (Home Alone, anyone?). My favorite thing to do is create a tin can phone; the added bonus is that it blows the kids’ minds!

All you really need are two tin cans and some string. You can decorate your tin cans however you’d like— my recommendation is to cover the open edges with washi tape or something like it to smooth any rough edges. Then, make a small hole in the bottom of the cans using a nail and a hammer. Cut your string to the desired length. Put each end of the string through each of the bottoms of the cans so that the knot will be tied inside the can. Tie a knot in the string to keep it from coming out of the hole and VOILA, you have a tin can phone!