Owlsome storage can, recycled can craft!

Recycle your empty can and turn it into this Owlsome cute owl. This recycled can craft of an owl is a handy storage container for pencils, markers, marbles, candy, cutlery, or a nice plant. This owl can shows how you can turn an empty tin can into a gorgeous little container that adds function and beauty to a room. We also crafted some cute baby owls from wooden spoons that fit nicely in your owl can craft. Gather your craft supplies and follow the craft steps below!

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Craft supplies for recycled can craft owl

Empty can
Two bottle lids (eyes)
Two buttons (eyes)
Two googly eyes
Colored paper (we used brown colored cardstock for the owl)
Glue (we used regular school glue and hot glue for the eyes)
Scissor

Craft supplies for the spoon puppets

Wooden spoons (you can use small wooden spoons or big wooden spoons)
Orange paper
Buttons for eyes
Googly eyes
Feathers

Step 1: Gather your craft supplies

Step 2: Choose a color for your owl, we used brown-coloured craft paper for the outside of the can. Cut a stroke from your paper 10.5 X 25 CM (measure to make sure your can has the same size) and clue the stroke around it.

Step 3: Cut two wings, two claws, and two eyebrows

Step 4: Take two bottle lids and turn them over. Glue two buttons inside, and on top of each button you glue a googly eye.

Step 5: Position the eyes of your owl and glue them in the right place.

Step 6: Glue the eyebrows above the eyes and glue the wings on the left and right sides.

Step 7: For the beak, cut half of an orange circle and fold it in half. Glue the beak in between the eyes.

Step 8: Last but not least, glue the orange claws on the owl.

Spoon puppets chicks

Step 1: Take your spoon puppet and two even buttons. Glue these buttons on the backside of your spoon. On top of each button, you glue a googly eye (same as the mama owl).

Step 2: Make a small beak from colored paper.

Step 3: The two feathers you glue on each side of the spoon.

Great job crafting the Owlsome storage can! Another fun craft idea are these awesome tin can pineapple storage cans.

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