I found this bottle of hand sanitizer at a store and noticed the snowman-like shape to it. I bought it and instantly knew what I would do with it.
So I began by removing the labels. I used Goo Gone to get all the sticky stuff off.
I used ribbon, buttons, and foam shapes.
I didn't actually use the penguin and the 'U' for their intended use. I needed "coal" so I hole punched the black foam from the penguin. I used the 'U' to cut out a carrot nose. These foam shapes have sticky backs, so they worked perfectly and I had them on hand.
I tied a ribbon around for the scarf. (I used a small amount of super glue to hold down the tied part.) I super glued the buttons and added the carrot nose and coal eyes and mouth.
I bought the hand sanitizer for $1.00 and had everything else on hand. Simple, cute, and cheap!
This would be an easy teacher or neighbor gift.
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This is adorable! I found you at Someday Crafts!
ReplyDeleteVery creative! This definitely makes an adorable snowman. Thank you so much for linking up to Homemade Christmas!
ReplyDeleteL-O-V-E this! Might I ask what brand of sanitizer it is, or where you bought it??? I NEED THIS! :) Thanks! (By the way, I teach middle school too - MATH!)
ReplyDeleteu can buy it at target
Deleteoopss i think michelle already gave you the answer
DeleteI love how creative you are! :)
ReplyDeleteGood eye! That makes the perfect snowman.
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies!
ReplyDeleteLacey: I am about 99% sure I found it at Dollar Tree. My mom is a teacher too and wants me to make some of these for the paras in her room. I'll be buying more on Wednesday. If I find out that they weren't from Dollar Tree, then I will hunt them down and let you know where they came from.
Adorable! I'm doing my 1st Linky party & its all about Snowman!! I would love for you to join ;)
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I linked up, Stef! Thanks for the invite :)
ReplyDeleteAck! I love this! So cute and simple.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen anything like this before, but it's really cute! Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on the candy wreath.
ReplyDeletetoo stinking cute!...
ReplyDeleteso cute! i love your blog! i am a new follower! ^^)
ReplyDeletePlus a fun way to welcome guests for the holidays
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! Never seen that shaped bottle but going to keep my eyes open for one. Would be a perfect teacher gift. :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! ANd clever!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I'll definitely be stalking Dollar Tree for the right shape bottles!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I actually have a bottle I could try this with...hmmmm...Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
ReplyDeleteI am a major germaphobe and I love love snowmen. Perfect! I agree that they would make cute teacher gifts. I am going to feature this tomorrow. Thanks for linking up today!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, what a great idea!!! I love this!
ReplyDeleteI found the bottles at my Dollar Tree here in Texas. YAY!
ReplyDeleteSo glad! I was just going to tell you that I saw them there today! Now, snowman those babies up :)
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ReplyDeleteI love this idea. I have alot of friends that are teachers and this would be a great gift idea. Dollar Tree trip is definately in order !!!
ReplyDelete♥ this! So cute!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! I'm featuring it on my blog today! :-)
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SO SO SO CUTE! i Am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com today. I want to find some bottles like this!!!! Grab my "featured" button.
ReplyDeleteI just love this!
ReplyDeleteThis is just too creative!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! SO cute!
ReplyDeletevery fun idea! And it will last longer than just Christmas! We got snow until May last year! Thanks for linking up Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute. i might just use it to decorate my bathroom because we're almost out ( or rather, i'm about to switch bottles for the season) thanks for the cute idea!
ReplyDeleteI bought the same hand sanitizer from the dollar store and I am having the hardest time taking off the back sticker. how did you do yours? anewton16@msn.com
ReplyDeleteGoo Gone! It takes anything sticky off! Just follow the directions on the back of the bottle.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I also had trouble getting the back label off, even with Goo Gone. Just glad they had the bottles at my Dollar Tree in SD!
ReplyDeleteThis is so darn cute. Of course I'll have to steal your idea =o) But I'll give you credit for it, of course!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this SO much! What a fun little gift idea! I will be linking you on my blog, Pink Little Notebook!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!
I love this idea! I made some for each class at the preschool where I work. I used heart shaped buttons I had on hand to make it more Valentine-y. The teachers in the 4 yr olds loved your idea so much that they are having the kids make them as gifts for the parents! Your creativity is inspiring the masses!
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ReplyDeleteAwh, thanks so much! I used to work at a preschool/daycare teaching 4 & 5 year-olds, so I know how important hand sanitizer is.
I saw this and wanted to do it for Christmas, but it never happened (I even bought the hand sanitizer). I am going to add a punched heart and do them for Valentine's day!
ReplyDeleteI love this so much, I bought out my Dollar Tree store's bottle supply. I'm making 5 as Christmas gifts for my daughter's teachers and a couple extra for last-minute gifts. :-) FYI, if you can't find these in your local Dollar Tree, you can order a 24-count case from their website (http://www.dollartree.com/teachers-supplies/Classroom-Supplies/Soap-Sanitizers/Instant-Hand-Sanitizer-Enriched-with-Vitamin-E-Beads-8-fl-oz-/208c404c446p298150/index.pro?method=search). This craft was featured as a top 14 Teacher Gift Ideas for Christmas on AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com, and I'm so glad I saw it. Thanks for this great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis will be perfect for my childrens' teachers! I'm making a Dollar Tree run to try and find these bottles!
ReplyDeleteI featured this today on my Christmas in July Celebration!
ReplyDeleteI have a featured button if you'd like.
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Love this idea!!!! It's super cute and fun for the kids!:) I'm so going to make this!! What other animals can you make out of a hand sanitizer bottle? Can you use a soap bottle too?
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ReplyDeleteLove this! "Wiggle Eyes" would be cute too! Felt would work for coal and nose too. I'm a substitute teacher working on a masters degree in early childhood education. I'll definitely be using this. Thanks! :-)
This is adorable! Thanks for the wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteI loved it so much I submitted it for publication at Fun Family Crafts and it is being featured. You can see it here:
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Thanks again for a great project idea!