Introduction
Today's crafting 4 Christmas part is a simple one and one where I use a can that I'd otherwise have thrown out. You can do this craft even with small kids as long as you supervise the cutting part.
One small tip I want to give you upfront, check the edges of the can before you start decorating it, because there might be a sharp part or two on the edge where you opened the can. I solved it using a tool to flatten this sharp edge by pinching it.
Here's what you need
Just a few items needed for this simple DIY craft!
- empty can
- white gesso or normal white paint
- red paint
- brush(es)
- glue gun
- Scissors
- Knife
- A strip of black cardboard for the belt
- A square of gold glitter foam for the belt
Instructions
And there you have a Santa style can that you can use as you please. My daughter decided it was a good pencil holder, so it's used for her pens here.
Even though this can is used as a pencil holder, it still adds to the holiday cheer inside our home because it's decorated in Christmas style.
Previous Parts Of Crafting 4 Christmas
Part 1: Christmas tree from cardboard
Part 2: Felt Christmas tree ornament
Part 3: Christmas Card from cardboard and foam
Part 4: Felt Gingerbread man Ornament
Part 5: 3x Cinnamon Tree Christmas Ornament Tutorial
Part 6: Felt Elf Christmas Hat Ornament
Part 7: Sledge From Wooden Sticks
Part 8: Personalized Felt Star Ornament
Part 9: Owl Ornament
Part 10: Personalized Felt Star Ornament 2
Part 11: Santa Napkin Holder
Part 12: Upcycling a failed Craft Project
Part 13: 3x Cinnamon Santa Ornament
Part 14: Paper Mache Christmas Wreath
Part 15: Decorating a Christmas wreath made from scratch
This is a great and beautiful use for tins.
Thank you, it's been used daily by my daughter for her pens, so at least it didn't go to waste :)