Seasonal & Holidays

DIY Winter Craft: Tin Snowman

Use this craft as a decoration or as something functional like a container to help you organize.

This tin snowman can be used as a pencil holder, vase or any other type of container. If you can't find any suitable buttons for the snowman's face, you can substitute felt or even draw the face with a marker.



What you'll need:

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Instructions:

#1. Rinse and dry the tin can.

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White spray paint

#2. Spray paint the entire tin can white. Be sure to spray paint the inside of the can, too. Allow the paint to dry.


Black buttons

#3. Plan the design of the snowman's face. One at a time, use the hot glue gun to attach two black buttons for the snowman's eyes.

Tip: You can use a pencil to lightly trace where you want the buttons to go.


Orange carrot buttons

#4. Attach the orange button for the snowman's nose.

#5. Attach the five buttons for the snowman's mouth.

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