Sixty-five billion aluminum soda cans are used in the United States each year. Recycling is always a good option, but upcycling soda cans into something you can use is better.

Planet Green contributors have all sorts of posted projects made with soda cans, including DIY plant markers, solar heating panels, earrings, and even chain maille made from soda tabs.

But Craftster member RaraAvis (real name: Caitlin) has come up with a chic way to make the most of soda cans: She designed a purse made from the colorful aluminum for her AP art portfolio . . .

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