I originally posted this coffee can scarecrow back in 2010. I worked for Kaboose for 5 years making crafts for their site. They have since sold and closed and this tutorial went with. So I have posted it here by request of several of you who read this blog.
This was one of my favorite scarecrow crafts over the years, I always thought he was so cute! The printable instructions and supply list are below. And if you’re looking more cool fall crafts – try this cute reversible scarecrow and snowman sign!
If you’re looking for more fall ideas, try this easy to make burlap wreath that uses a coat hanger for the form! OR for another adorable scarecrow craft, check out this Paper Bag Scarecrow!
Coffee Can Scarecrow
Supplies
- Coffee can
- 2 sheets tan felt
- Small scrap of orange felt
- 2 large mismatched buttons
- 18 ” twine
- Scissors
- White craft glue
- Instant grab glue
- Raffia
- Small straw hat
- 2 silk flowers
Instructions
- Put lid on coffee can. Cover coffee can with tan felt using white 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 white 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.
EDIT: Normally I would send you to Spoonful to get my instructions. I made this for Kaboose several years ago, that site was acquired by Disney’s Spoonful, which has now closed. The content is not currently available from their properties, so until they put it back up I am including the instructions above. When they put the content back online, I will remove the instructions here and link over to them.
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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!!