I was looking around on Pinterest a couple of weeks ago and found these cute penguins from Craftberry Bush.
Aren’t they super cute? Each of these penguins take two pop bottles to complete. However, when I was readying my family for our trip to Kentucky for Thanksgiving last week, I picked up two 8-packs of 12 ounce bottles of Dr. Pepper/Diet Dr. Pepper. Look at the shape? I’m seeing a penguin. Are you?
Here’s how mine turned out. It just took some paint, some Mod Podge, and some fake snow.
After I cleaned and peeled my bottle, I spray painted it white using this Krylon fusion for plastic. I wanted to make sure my other paints adhered to the bottle, but this step may not be necessary.
I then painted the area where the penguin face would be with an additional coat of acrylic paint.
Once the white paint was dry, I painted the hat area with green acrylic paint.
I continued using acrylic paint to complete the penguin. Although the lid and the painted band between the hat and the penguin looked fine, I felt like it needed some dimension and texture.
I painted on some Mod Podge onto the lid (where the pom pom would be) and along the white area where the brim of the hat is. I then sprinkled some of the fake snow (Frosty Snow) on the Mod Podged areas.
Here it is. Easy Peasy and it just takes an empty bottle, paint, Mod Podge and some fake snow! I wonder if I should add a scarf?
I can’t wait to show you tomorrow’s inspiration! It’s super easy and sparkly!
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AmieAnn
This is sooo adorable! Love anything with snowmen!
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Brandi
Cute idea! I think adding a scarf would be great too. I could imagine these filled with candy and handed out as gifts. Thanks for sharing.
Becca @ The Sassy Penguin
So cute! Of course I love it- it’s a penguin! ♥
pinkoddy
That is cute what a good recycling idea.
Ashley
Ridiculously cute!
Diana - FreeStyleMama
Had to pin this because it would be a great idea for scouts!