How to Make a Santa Canister Out of Household Items
This is a festive decoration to have around for the holidays that is easy to make on any budget. It can be turned into a craft project that kids can do, or a fun night for a women's craft meeting. It can also be used as a gift wrapper for your presents or goodies that are given out when caroling. Follow these steps to create this Christmas themed container. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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First pick out a container to use as your canister. You can select an oatmeal box, tin can, coffee can or other object.
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Cover the top one third of the canister in white felt. Attach the felt with glue.
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Cover the bottom two-thirds of the canister in red felt. Attach the felt with glue.
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Cover the top of the lid in red felt, and attach with glue. Then cover the lid’s outer edge in white felt with glue. Now glue on a cotton ball on top.
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Cut out the eye pattern out of black felt. Glue it onto the top one third of the canister on the white felt.
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Cut out a circular nose out of dark pink. Glue it on the white felt below the eyes.
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Cut out two circles for the cheeks out of light pink. Glue the cheeks onto the white felt beside the nose.
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Cut out the mouth out of red felt. Glue the mouth onto the white felt slightly below the nose.
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Cut the fake fur for the beard and make sure the mouth shows through. Attach it in a semi-circle around the face with glue.
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Use the fake fur for the hair by cutting it in thin strips, and then glue at the top of the canister allowing it to hang down.
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Fill the container with candy and gifts, or use it for storage.
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