You could say Ruth Graham was quite creative and resourceful.

What can you do with a tin can? Mrs. Graham came up with some unusual ways to utilize the cans.

In the early days of living in Montreat, with little money, Ruth Graham took tin cans to make her own light fixtures and shades.

You can see this tin can, along with other memorabilia, at The Billy Graham Library: http://billygrahamlibrary.org