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!