Today is a fun day for me... I'm actually making something I've pinned!!
I'm a Pinterest addict but in reality, I pin lots of things with intentions of creating my own version but does it actually happen?? Well... not so much... aside from recipes.
But I joined a "new-to-me" group of talented bloggers called the Pinterest Challenge Group and I'm excited because this is my first month participating!!
Upcycled Pan Lid Snowman
It's time for the December Pin Challenge! The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month's challenge is all about New Year or winter projects. The pin I chose is an
adorable snowman made from a pan lid!!
I picked up these are two pan lids from a garage sale free box this summer! This isn't a true before shot though because I had already painted the one lid white.
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Paint the lid white and punch a hole in the top. I use my crop-a-dile. I have raved about this handy punch so many times... it will literally punch through A.N.Y.T.H.I.N.G.!!
Now, lightly draw on a snowman face to your liking. Begin painting the eyes and mouth with black craft paint (you could do a traditional snowman mouth with dots of paint to make it a little easier).
Paint the handle with orange paint for his nose.
Add highlights to the eyes and mouth with white craft paint. To do this, use a damp paintbrush and drag just one side of it through a small puddle of white paint, then paint along the left edge of each eye with the paintbrush. Add a small highlight in the mouth in the same manner.
Add some eyebrows and eyelashes too. You can use a fine-point Sharpie marker instead of a paintbrush if your hands are not that steady.
Add cheeks with a scruffy paintbrush and decorating chalks.
Using an old toothbrush, splatter the lid with black paint. To do this, dip the toothbrush in water, then in a puddle of black paint. Holding the toothbrush about a foot away from the lid, flick the bristles with your fingers.
Once it has dried spray it with a coat of clear sealer (this is especially important if you'll be hanging yours outside).
In the inspiration picture I chose, they painted on a little garland crown. I decided to use some mini garland I had instead.
I used the one on the left and stole some berries from the one on the right. Use E6000 glue and little clamps to attach the garland.
I also added a few snowflakes that I cut from this package trim ribbon.
All that is left is to add some ribbon and hang it up!!
It would be cute nestled into a wreath too but then it would be harder to tell that it's a lid.