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Craft Tutorials | Seasonal Crafts | Fall Crafts | Coffee Can Scarecrow
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Coffee Can Scarecrow

Author by Amanda Davis on September 27, 2024 Updated on September 27, 2024

5 from 6 votes
Don't put that coffee can into the trash. Grab some craft supplies and turn it into an adorable coffee can scarecrow!
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Recycle your empty coffee cans into adorable fall decor! I’ll show you how to make my coffee can scarecrow, worthy of a place on your mantel or front porch.

close up of coffee can scarecrow craft


 

Why this project works


Because, recycling! I’ve always loved turning items into something new and fun. You might even have most of the items on hand. Aside from buying the little hat, most crafters will be able to scrounge up buttons, felt, twine, and raffia to make this coffee can scarecrow.

You’ve probably seen countless scarecrow crafts for kids, but this one is for adults. Though, kids can certainly help make one if they want! I’ve made paint stick scarecrows and craft stick scarecrows as well which are great for all ages. They’re just too cute and can be made out of so many different materials!

Coffee Can Scarecrow on a living room side table

Helpful Project Information:


  • Age Level: 7 and up
  • Mess Factor: Low (glue)
  • Level of Difficulty: Easy-Medium
  • Time to Complete: less than 20 minutes
  • Cost Estimate: Approximately $12.00 each (depending on the cost of the hat)

Craft supplies you will need


labeled supplies for coffee can scarecrow

How to Make a Coffee Can Scarecrow

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this project. Please scroll down to simply print out the instructions!

  1. Put lid on coffee can. Cover coffee can with tan felt using craft glue.wrapping coffee can with felt
  2. Place coffee can on its side and use instant grab glue or E6000 to pipe on the mouth. Cut twine to fit on the glue smile and press in place.
  3. Cut remaining twine into one-inch pieces. Use instant grab glue to attach to the smile in a stitch type fashion.glueing smile to coffee can scarecrow
  4. Cut a triangle from orange felt and use instant grab glue to attach to the face above the smile.triangle cut from orange felt
  5. Use instant grab glue to attach two buttons for eyes.glueing buttons to felt
  6. Stand coffee can up and pipe a generous amount of craft glue onto the coffee can lid. Cut raffia into 18” lengths and place on top of lid, covering the lid (be sure the raffia lines up properly with the facial features!). Let dry.cutting raffiaglueing raffia to top of coffee can
  7. Glue the hat onto the raffia hair.
  8. Glue 2 silk flowers to the hat.adding silk flowers to straw hat

That’s it, you’re finished! You can display your new scarecrow on your porch or deck, as a centerpiece for your holiday table, on a shelf, side table, or fireplace mantel. 

Coffee Can Scarecrow on a mantel

Expert Tips & FAQs


  • You can use any size coffee can. Just eyeball the buttons for size. You might like really small buttons depending on your preference.
  • Makes a great centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.
  • To size the hat, the dome should be around the same diameter as the can.
  • If you don’t have a coffee can, use an oatmeal container!
Coffee Can Scarecrow on table next to couch

I’ve always loved scarecrows. They add such fun whimsy to the fall season. Great for decorating!

More Scarecrow Crafts


  • Paint Stick Scarecrow
  • Paper Bag Scarecrow
  • Reversible Scarecrow Snowman Sign
  • Cardboard Tube Scarecrow
  • Craft Stick Scarecrows

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My original coffee can scarecrow from 2010. This one uses a full sized coffee can. The new photos show it can also be made with a smaller coffee can!
Coffee Can Scarecrow
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Coffee Can Scarecrow

Don't put that coffee can into the trash. Grab some craft supplies and turn it into an adorable coffee can scarecrow!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Crafting Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Age Group: Adult Crafts
Project Type: Fall
Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • Coffee can
  • 2 sheets tan felt
  • Small scrap of orange felt
  • 2 large mismatched buttons
  • 18 ” twine
  • Instant grab glue
  • Raffia
  • Small straw hat
  • 2 silk flowers

Craft tools

  • Scissors

Instructions

  • Put lid on coffee can. Cover coffee can with tan felt using craft glue.
  • Place coffee can on its side and use instant grab glue to pipe on the mouth. Cut twine to fit on the glue smile and press in place. Cut remaining twine into one inch pieces. Use instant grab glue to attach to the smile in a stitch type fashion.
  • Cut a triangle from orange felt and use instant grab glue to attach to the face above the smile.
  • Use instant grab glue to attach two buttons for eyes.
  • Stand coffee can up and pipe a generous amount of craft glue onto the coffee can lid. Cut raffia into 18” lengths and place on top of lid, covering the lid (be sure the raffia lines up properly with the facial features!). Let dry.
  • Glue the hat onto the raffia hair.
  • Glue 2 silk flowers to the hat.

Expert Tips & FAQs

  • You can use any size coffee can. Just eyeball the buttons for size. You might like really small buttons depending on your preference.
  • Makes a great centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.
  • To size the hat, the dome should be around the same diameter as the can.
  • If you don’t have a coffee can, use an oatmeal container!
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Comments

  1. Dayna says

    October 7, 2022 at 12:04 pm

    I love being able to print these off as craft resources to have on hand like a recipe!

    Reply
  2. Laurie says

    September 1, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    I’m in Love with your all your cute ideas!

    Reply
  3. Marilyn Caro says

    August 26, 2020 at 6:35 am

    Adorable! Love his button eyes
    Have a great day!
    Marilyn💖

    Reply
  4. JDaniel4's Mom says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    I love this. He is so cute.

    Reply
  5. amandab says

    September 24, 2010 at 9:19 am

    Oh, he does look cute! And my Princess wants to make a scarecrow for our new vegie patch :)

    Reply
  6. RedTedArt says

    September 23, 2010 at 8:36 am

    "Thank you" for stopping by again :-)

    Maggy

    Reply
  7. HoosierHomemade says

    September 22, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    How cute! And you craft for Disney? How awesome is that!?! Off to check it out!!
    ~Liz

    Reply
  8. Suzanne says

    September 21, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    Such a cute project!

    Reply
  9. the cape on the corner says

    September 20, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    that is so super cute! love it!

    Reply
  10. creativejewishmom/Sara says

    September 19, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    so cute Amanda! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Reply
  11. Meg says

    September 19, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    So cute! What a fun idea!

    Reply
  12. RedTedArt says

    September 19, 2010 at 6:18 am

    Oh how cute! love it!

    Would love for you to come back to Kids Get Crafty ;-) current link http://www.redtedart.com/2010/09/15/kids-craft-the-mona-lisa/

    :-)

    Hope to see you again!

    Maggy

    Reply
  13. Ann @ makethebestofthings says

    September 19, 2010 at 4:26 am

    This made me laugh out loud, so cute and clever!! I can see a whole row of these on a porch railing, most excellent.

    Reply
  14. Jan says

    September 18, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    That is the cutest scarecrow!! Thanks for sharing a cute fall craft you can do with your kids!

    Stopping by from Show and Tell Saturday!

    Reply
  15. Erin says

    September 18, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    He is adorable!! And I like that kids can make him too! I'm always looking for crafts my daughter and her friends can do. :)

    Reply
  16. Connie W says

    September 18, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    I'm in LOVE with this scarecrow! Great job!

    Reply
  17. ClassyGal says

    September 18, 2010 at 3:18 am

    Loves it!

    Reply
  18. Melissa says

    September 18, 2010 at 2:23 am

    He is cute and fun…

    Reply
  19. Michelle says

    September 18, 2010 at 1:37 am

    Amanda I love love it..So cute..

    Reply
  20. Nana's Fun Stuff says

    September 18, 2010 at 1:18 am

    Super cute Amanda :) Love it!

    Reply
  21. staci @ lizard n ladybug says

    September 18, 2010 at 12:49 am

    these are so cute!!

    Reply
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