Repurposed Milk Can Snowman
2 Materials
$30
1 Hour
Easy
Hi there Hometalk Friends! Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? There’s still time for an easy outdoor project that can be used through the winter months. Come see how easy it is to repurpose a milk can and dress it up with things you probably already have on hand to create a whimsical snowman…
Need a milk can? Look here! My milk can had seen better days, but all it needed was a good cleaning and a few coats of white spray paint.
Next, you'll need a large plastic ornament that fits the size of your milk can. I used an extra large white plastic ornament for the head. I found this glittery one at Walmart for $4.88. {18"-20" depending on the size of your milk can.}
If you painted the milk can, while it dries raid your craft stash for items that would make a cute face. I had a mini carrot leftover from Easter, that I used for the nose. I used a few flannel covered buttons and attached them with magnets to the milk can and more buttons of various sizes were perfect for the eyes and mouth. I attached everything to the ornament head with glue dots. Need accessories for your snowman? Look here!
If your milk can doesn't have a lid, the head should rest nicely at the top of the can. Since mine had a lid, I flipped it over on top of the can and placed the head there. Now the fun part--playing dress up with your snowman. I experimented with several scarves and hats before mine came to life. Accessories like the felt flower really add personality!
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Cute Idea! I have several cans; maybe a family for the holidays!
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