J.R.
Anything that can be done with a coffee can can be done with a formula can, here are some examples ( i just did a yahoo search on "coffee can crafts")
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/coffeecancrafts/Coffee_C...
http://www.familycorner.com/family/kids/crafts/decoupage_...
http://crafts.kaboose.com/coffee-can-ice-cream.html
http://www.talkingchild.com/craftscoffee.aspx
http://home.howstuffworks.com/ladybug-crafts2.htm
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6395.asp
http://www.betterbudgeting.com/frugalcrafts/coffeecansrec...
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/wishes-can-come-true-673565/
http://crafterscommunity.com/forum/general-crafting/16284...
Hope these help!
Jessie