Plants vs zombies coin bank from recycled toys

If your tired of tripping over junked up toys, but can't convince yourself into trashing them, then give this project a try. Turn a few of your dead toys into "The Undead'" by giving them a new life as a useful coin bank. It's fun, simple, and doesn't require a lot of "BRAINS."

NOTE: If your not too good at saving money it makes a perfect container for a variety of things. I thought it would be fun to fill his head with pink jelly beans to resemble brains.

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Step 1: RAID THE GRAVES

Go to your nearest toy cemetery (kids room) and round up some donors. If you are a crafting weirdo like myself then this project will cost you $0.00 because you'll have everything on hand. If you find yourself having to purchase a lot of the supplies then you may want to consider the expenses vs. value of the bank.

CONSTRUCTION:
*barbie body
*potato head
*2 mega blocks (2 pegged)
*platform (it can be anything on hand but must be at least 6" wide and have a little weight to it)
*large doll hands
*air drying clay ( I used a celluclay recipe found here: http://dahlhartlane.blogspot.com )
*1 screw (about 2")

DETAILING
*acrylic paints (black,white,green,brown)
*spray paint (a color you feel represents "The Undead" best)
*sealant spray
*2 large craft eyes

CLOTHING
*old tie (the narrower the better)
*1 white tube sock
* blue felt (or no fray material, 17" x 12" )
*brown felt (or no fray material, 13" X 6")

TOOLS
*hot glue
*drill
*dremel with sander (or sand paper)