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.
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!
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
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!
- 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 or E6000 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.
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.
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!
I’ve always loved scarecrows. They add such fun whimsy to the fall season. Great for decorating!
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- 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
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
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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Marilyn Caro says
Adorable! Love his button eyes
Have a great day!
Marilyn💖
JDaniel4's Mom says
I love this. He is so cute.
amandab says
Oh, he does look cute! And my Princess wants to make a scarecrow for our new vegie patch :)
RedTedArt says
"Thank you" for stopping by again :-)
Maggy
HoosierHomemade says
How cute! And you craft for Disney? How awesome is that!?! Off to check it out!!
~Liz
Suzanne says
Such a cute project!
the cape on the corner says
that is so super cute! love it!
creativejewishmom/Sara says
so cute Amanda! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!
Meg says
So cute! What a fun idea!
RedTedArt says
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
Ann @ makethebestofthings says
This made me laugh out loud, so cute and clever!! I can see a whole row of these on a porch railing, most excellent.
Jan says
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!
Erin says
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. :)
Connie W says
I'm in LOVE with this scarecrow! Great job!
ClassyGal says
Loves it!
Melissa says
He is cute and fun…
Michelle says
Amanda I love love it..So cute..
Nana's Fun Stuff says
Super cute Amanda :) Love it!
staci @ lizard n ladybug says
these are so cute!!