We started this project a few weeks ago, and my daughter has had the responsibility of watering the cans so that the hair (aka grass) would grow. I thought this would be a fun project for her that could help teach her some responsibility and be fun at the same time.
After the hair got long enough we sat down so she could turn the cans into characters. I let her pick what each ones was going to be, and she decided we needed a girl, a boy, and a monster. Since we had previously painted the cans pink, blue, and green I was not too surprised in her decision. It was fun to watch her paint the faces on and do their hair though.
DIY Tin Can Friends
I think her favorite one was the boy because she got to cut off his hair, and the good news is in a week or so she can do it again because this is the toy that keeps on growing (if you keep on watering that is). And to be honest these little guys sure do look cute in my kitchen too. I just have to figure out how to keep the cats from eating them.
Supplies
- Clean Tin Cans
- Dirt
- Grass Seed
- Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Googly Eyes
- Craft Glue
How to make tin can friends
- Start by painting your cans any color you want and let dry.
- Glue your googly eyes to your cans, let dry.
- Paint faces on each of your cans, let dry.
- Fill each can ¾ way full with dirt.
- Then put A LOT of grass seeds (more seeds make more hair to play with) in each can and fill cans with more dirt.
- Water your grass, and keep watering every day or every other day until the grass is long enough for you.
- Watch the grass grow into hair!
Once the grass grows, you can style your tin can friends hair. It is up to you if you want to brush it, cut it, or do a funky hairdo. Whatever you decide to do with their hair remember you can change your mind later as the hair will keep on growing and you can keep on playing. Have fun making your own tin can friends!
About the Author
I am a work at home mom of two. I started crafting to encourage me to do more activities with my daughters. And found that my daughters and I all really enjoy crafting together. We enjoy doing a lot of re-purposing crafts as well as some fun educational games. And in the spring most of our projects are out in the garden. All of our projects are fun and I try to teach my daughters something with each one we do.
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