DIY Halloween Candy Jars (Frankenstein and Scarecrow)

Author Melissa Coleman

The first step is to remove the handle, pretty easy process but might require some pliers.
Once you have the handle removed, tape off the handle portion then spray paint your can with a Frankenstein green paint, and allow it to dry.
Using black paint, paint on his hair, face, scars, etc. You can either copy the face I created or create your own.

First, you will want to paint on the scarecrow’s overalls. I traced mine with a pencil before painting so that I would have it just the way I wanted.
I chose to leave his top just the terra cotta color but you could paint a cute plaid top as well. I also went ahead and used a white paint pen to create the thread detail and pocket for the overalls.
I didn’t paint the hat (saucer) either but if you want to paint it a tan color for a straw hat you can go ahead and do that as well
While the overalls were drying I attached 2 of the 1-inch terra cotta pots together to create an arm using hot glue. Do this again for the second arm.
Once the overalls are dry you can now attach the arms to the body, once again using hot glue.
Allow the arms to set and then attach some raffia to the insides of the arms.
Next hot glue some raffia on the top of the terra cotta pot. Don’t worry about trimming it up, you can do that at the end.
Once you have enough raffia to your liking glue on the glass bowl and paint on his face.
The last part is gluing some raffia onto the underside of the saucer to create the hat. I added a little flower but that is optional. Embellish however you see fit. You could also attach a wooden knob to make the hat easier to pick up. Trim up the raffia to your liking and you’re done.