Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Pringles Can Scarecrow

Scarecrow made from a chip can


I am excited to bring you today's craft.  I had a vision of a Pringles Can Scarecrow in my head for awhile.  Then when I made it, it turned out even better than I had imagined it.   


Make a scarecrow using a chip can



Start with an ordinary Pringles can or other long thing container. 



Using construction paper or cardstock, color block the scarecrows face, shirt and pants.  
Chip can scarecrow face


Using markers and scraps of paper add his face.  I added a dot of white paper with a toothpick after this picture.  


Oops! I forgot to take pictures of how I made the arms while I was making him.  Cut a strip of paper about 4-5 inches long, and whatever width you want the arms to be.  I think mine is about 3/4 of an inch.  Fold over a 1/2 to inch of the paper on one end.  This is what you will use to attach the arm to the body.  I was able to get it to stick with just a glue stick.  

Making scarecrow clothes


I use thin strips of paper that matched the pants to make the straps of the overalls.  I also added a few patches and a string belt.  

How to make a scarecrow hat


The hardest part of the scarecrow is making his paper hat. I taped on some raffia to the top of the Pringles can.  The tape will be hidden under the hat. You might be wondering what is on the top of his head.  I balled up a page of an old ad, and taped it to his head.  Hats don't really fit very well on flat heads. :)  I wanted to give his head some shape and dimension. 

How to make a scarecrow hat


I had Kara help me with this next step. I cut a circle out of a thin piece of brown construction paper. (A paper lunch bag would also work well for his hat)   While she was holding it, I wrapped a small piece of string around his head, and tied in place. 

Rope for scarecrow hat


I tied the knot on the back side of his hat, and then trimmed the excess string.


the  finished scarecrow hat


There he is!  I folded up the paper over the string, and made the brim of the hat. 


For the finishing touch, I added a felt flower sticker that I had in my craft stash.  He would be a good children's craft, or centerpiece.  

I will be linking my Pringles Can Scarecrow on these fabulous linky parties here.

34 comments:

  1. How clever is that?! I love it! Great job!

    Sam
    CooksAndCreates.blogspot.com

    {found you on Someday Crafts}

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  2. Super cute! Scarecrows are on my mind right now, but not because of Fall - they immediately remind me of the new Chipotle commercial - have you seen it? Its crazy good!

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    1. No I have not seen it. We don't have one in my town. (I just did a search.. LOL) The ones semi close are all 30-60 minutes away. I will keep my eye out for it.

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  3. So apparently Facebook doesn't always notify you when someone tags your FB page, so I thought I would let you know that I shared this with my FB fans :) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153278624530217&set=a.353593675216.349539.323548680216&type=1

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    1. Amanda.. You are right, I had no idea.. Thank you so much for sharing. I tried to email you back, but for some reason it did not go through.,

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  4. Ah your scarecrow is adorable. You did a great job, very creative. Thanks for sharing!

    Linda @ Mixed Kreations

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  5. This is awesome!!! Saw you on Bacon Time.

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  6. That's so cute and I love how frugal it is!

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    1. I do tend to craft on the cheap. My favorite place to get supplies is the dollar store. :)

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  7. This is adorable! I can't wait to try this, just pinned.

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  8. What a cute idea! Must try this with my son.

    Erica
    WE three Crabs
    http://ericabarker.com

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    1. Cute is definitely better than scary! But it just doesn't sound right to call them Cutecrows.. :)

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  10. This is absolutely adorable! Great job!!

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    1. Thank you Angela. I am glad that you liked him.

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    1. Thank you Lynn.. I love it when my ideas come together..

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  12. OOOh, could easily adapt this for so many other seasons, now my mind is running with ideas.

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    1. I have a few other ideas in mind too..Hopefully I will remember then when it is time for Christmas crafts. :) Would love to see what you made when you are done.

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  13. super cute and I love the recycling!

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    1. Thanks! I do try and reuse as much as I can when I made my crafts.

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  14. Pinned to do with my grands next weekend. :)

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    1. Thank you for pinning.. I hope you had great time with your grandchildren.

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  15. Really cute!! I always forget about how cute scarecrows are this time of year! Love his hat!
    Jenna

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    1. Thank you! The hat was probably the hardest part. :) I definitely agree that I like cute scarecrows not evil, scary ones.. :)

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  16. Oh, girl! This is adorable! Tips & Tricks has a paper theme this week, and I would love, love, love for you to link up this adorable little guy! He's so stinkin' cute! Hope you're having a wonderful week...
    ((Hugs))
    Heather
    http://stringtownhome.net/?p=542

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    1. Thanks Heather.. I made sure to go link him up..

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