Have you seen our other fun upcycled tin cans projects? They are a fun and super inexpensive way to add a touch of festive fun to your porch or even the kitchen table. This set of Upcycled Tin Can Spring Porch Pals brings some festive Spring whimsy your way, whether you use them indoors or out. They are a simple enough project that the kids can put a whole.. herd? flock? of chicks and bunnies together to line the sidewalk, or to pass out to neighbors and friends. Grab your glue gun and a few other supplies and lets put these sweet little springtime pals together!
Upcycled Tin Can Spring Porch Pals
Supplies Needed:
empty, clean tin cans
yellow and white spray paint
craft foam- small piece of black, pink, white, and orange
google eyes
hot glue gun/sticks
Directions:
Wipe down outside of can with alcohol to remove dirt and oils- this will help the paint adhere better. Allow to dry completely.
Spray one light coat, dry for 5 minutes.
Apply 2-3 more coats, drying for 5 minutes in between until you have a good, thick covering.
Let final coat dry one hour.
For the bunny cut 2 ears, and the pink lining slightly smaller than ear size. Cut 2 white ovals for feet, then 6 small pink dots and 2 pink ovals to make up the pads of feet. Cut a pink nose, and finally small whiskers.
For the duck- all you need is 2 orange webbed feet, and a beak.
Hot glue all your pieces together and secure to can.
Glue on googly eyes.
Add details like mouth and nostrils with a permanent marker.
That’s it, these cute little friends couldn’t be any easier!
These are perfect for making this spring to decorate for Easter. They are simple enough you can even work with preschoolers to make them as a fun Easter craft! Make sure to use proper ventilation if using spray paint on the cans, and do that yourself. Be careful with kids using spray paint – and absolutely have adult supervision.
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Isobel Morrell (@Coldhamcalling) says
They are very sweet – will share it on my FB page in case Friends with kids might like to something similar for Easter this year. Thanks for sharing.
Amanda says
These are SO cute! And easy enough my young toddlers could make them! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
These are adorable! My kids would love to help make these.
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Aw, so cute! Thanks so much for linking this up at Best of the Weekend!
Pauline Molinari says
These are so, so adorable! Thanks for sharing your crafty inspiration on this week’s Monday Funday Party!
Crystal says
I pinned this! I like to save cans for projects and this is the perfect Spring project for my toddler! I think she’ll love. Thank you! I don’t think I have spray paint but I am sure we can use acrylic paint and get the same result. 🙂
Melissa says
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