Pringles Can Craft: The Velcro DIY Hack You Need to Try!

1. Choose Your Pringles Can

Start by selecting your Pringles can. You can go big or small, depending on the organization job you have in mind.

If you're aiming to store larger items like kitchen utensils or cords, the regular-sized can works great. But if you’re looking to organize smaller items—think keys, lip gloss, or pens—the mini can will do the trick.

2. Clean and Prep the Can

Before we get crafty, let’s make sure our Pringles can is fresh and ready for its big transformation.

Since these cans are designed to keep chips crisp, they tend to hold onto grease and odors.

But don’t worry—this quick cleaning method will take care of that.

Start with a Baking Soda & Rice Scrub: Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda and a handful of uncooked rice into the can. Close the lid and shake it like you're making a maraca solo. This scrubs away grease and any stubborn crumbs. Dump it out when you're done.

Rubbing Alcohol Wipe: Pour a little rubbing alcohol onto a paper towel and wipe the entire inside. This breaks down lingering oils, making sure your can is grease-free.

Vinegar Steam Treatment: Soak a paper towel with white vinegar, place it inside, and seal the lid. Let it sit for two hours to absorb any leftover chip smell.

Final Wipe & Air Dry: Remove the vinegar-soaked towel, wipe the inside dry, and let the can air out for a few hours.

Now, it's fresh and ready for crafting!

3. Personalize Your Pringles Can

Now for the fun part—decorating!

This is where you can get creative—fabric, paint, ribbon, scrapbook paper—the possibilities are endless!

I had some cute scrap fabric lying around, so I used Mod Podge to attach it to the can, covering both the lid and the base for a seamless look.

But I wanted a little extra flair, so I dug through my craft stash. That’s when I found a red hairband my daughter no longer used—perfect! I secured it around the top of the can with E6000 glue.

I placed hairbands around the fabric to keep it in place while the glue dried.

For the bottom, I needed another red accent but couldn’t find anything that matched. Then I spotted a red balloon—yes, a balloon!

I snipped off the top and stretched it over the bottom of the can, sealing it with a layer of Mod Podge. It worked like a charm!

4. Cut Velcro Strips and Attach

Now for the magic ingredient—velcro! Cut two strips of velcro: one for the lid and one for the bottom of the can. You’ll attach the velcro to surfaces that will be hidden when the can is attached to a wall, desk, or cabinet.

If you want to make this a removable storage option, apply velcro to both the can and the surface where you plan to attach it (like under a desk or inside a cabinet).

Press firmly to make sure the velcro adheres well.

5. Use It for Storage

There are many ways you can use this to store items around the home.

Stick it to the side of the bed to store your phone.

Velcro the decorated Pringles can under a desk or table to store emergency cash, snacks, or keys. It’s a secret stash spot only you know about!

You could even stick it to the back of the couch to keep remotes easily available but out of site.