21 Adorable Snowman Crafts

Creating snowman crafts is a fun and festive way to celebrate the winter season! Whether you’re looking to make snowman crafts with kids or seeking snowman craft ideas for a holiday party, there’s something special about bringing these adorable winter characters to life. Snowman crafts are not only a great way to express creativity, but they also make perfect DIY decorations for your home during the winter months. From simple snowman paper crafts to more advanced snowman projects, the possibilities are endless.

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Snowman crafts are a great activity for children, as they allow for hands-on creativity while also being a fun and educational way to learn about the winter season. You can make snowman crafts using various materials such as paper, cotton balls, felt, and even recycled items. Crafting snowmen helps develop fine motor skills and offers a fantastic opportunity for imaginative play. Whether you’re crafting with young kids or creating snowman decorations for your home, these crafts can brighten up any space with their cheerful charm.

For adults and crafters of all ages, snowman crafts offer a nostalgic and heartwarming way to embrace the spirit of winter. You can create snowman ornaments, snowman wall art, or even snowman-themed gifts for family and friends. With so many types of snowman crafts to choose from, it’s easy to find a project that suits your style and skill level. Whether it’s a simple snowman card or an elaborate snowman centerpiece, these crafts are perfect for spreading joy and creativity during the cold winter months.

Snowman Crafts for Kids and Adults

21. Snowmen Cards

How to Make a Snowman Christmas Card

What You Need:

• Letter-sized or A4 paper (construction paper or blank card bases work)
• Scrap paper (variety of colors or ribbons)
• Orange paper or marker
• Black marker
• Scissors
• Glue
• Glitter (optional for festive accents)

Instructions:

1. Fold an A4 or letter-sized sheet in half for a larger card, or cut a smaller sheet in half and fold.
2. Cut a colorful strip of paper and glue it to the center of the card.
3. Add another strip on top for a scarf effect, trimming excess paper.
4. Use a black marker to draw eyes, a mouth, and buttons (or glue real buttons).
5. Cut a carrot shape from orange paper or draw one with an orange marker.
6. Add glitter for extra sparkle, and your snowman card is ready to send!

20. Snowmen Toilet Paper Roll

19. Paper Plate Masks

18. Snowman Handprint

17. Easy Paper Snowman

Simple Paper Snowman Craft

What you need:

• White paper
• Scissors
• Buttons (or pom-poms/paper, or a marker)
• Orange paper
• Glue
• Black marker

Instructions:

1. Cut 3 strips of paper—two wide and one thinner.
2. Roll the strips into paper tubes, starting with the widest, then making each subsequent roll smaller.
3. Glue the rolls together, using clothespins for support while the glue sets.
4. Decorate with buttons for the snowman’s body, draw the eyes and mouth, and glue on a paper carrot nose.

16. Countdown Calendar

15. Cotton Ball Snowman

14. Snowmen Paper Chain

13. Clothespin Snowmen

12. Sock Olaf

Create a fun and festive Olaf sock snowman for your next Frozen-themed party! This easy craft is perfect for kids and can be made in just a few steps. It’s a great hands-on activity that allows each guest to create their own Olaf!

Materials Needed:

• 1 bobby sock
• 1 ⅓ cups of rice (adjust for sock size)
• 2 small white pom-poms
• Orange felt (for nose)
• Large googly eyes
• Black adhesive felt
• 3 clear hair elastics
• Hot glue gun & glue
• Free Olaf features printable

Instructions:

1. Fill the sock with rice to create Olaf’s body: a bit for the bottom, then the middle and head, securing each section with a hair elastic.
2. Use hot glue to attach the sections and keep Olaf’s shape.
3. Add the facial features, arms, and pom-pom feet.
4. Attach the felt hair at the bottom of the head.

11. Tin Can Snowman

Create a charming snowman in under an hour with these simple materials:

• 3 empty tin cans (varied sizes)
• White and pink paint
• Buttons for eyes, nose, mouth, and body
• Twigs or floral wire for arms
• Black felt for the hat
• Christmas fabric for the scarf
• Hot glue and paintbrush

Steps:

1. Paint the Cans: Spray or brush paint the cans white, covering the entire outside, including the bottoms.
2. Create the Head: Use the smallest can as the head. Attach black buttons for the eyes, nose, and mouth with hot glue. Add pink cheeks above the mouth.
3. Make the Arms: Use thick floral wire for arms. For fingers, cut the wire, reattach with glue, and shape them.
4. Assemble the Body: Use the larger cans for the body (middle can for the upper body, largest for the lower body). Add buttons for decoration, drill holes for the arms, and glue them in place.
5. Craft the Hat: Cut two circles of black felt (one for the brim, one smaller for the top) and a rectangle for the hat height. Use printer paper to form a ring, glue the felt pieces, and attach the hat to the snowman’s head.
6. Finish: Stack the cans, attach the hat, and glue the scarf in place. Add embellishments like jingle bells, and your tin can snowman is ready to shine!

10. Character Candy Pots

Christmas Kids’ Craft – Character Candy Pots

Supplies Needed:

• Mini flower pots
• Paint and brushes
• Googly eyes
• Pipe cleaners
• Felt
• Ribbon or embellishments
• Hot glue or craft glue
• Candy

Instructions:

Let kids get creative! My boys made everything from Santa hats to Pokemon characters. Start by painting the pot and letting it dry. Add embellishments, with adult help if using hot glue.

A couple of tips: Use painted felt for elf ears, or cotton balls/fur for Santa’s beard.

9. Twine Snowman

8. Snowmen Donuts

7. Popsicle Stick Snowmen

Snowflake Ornament Supplies:

• 3-5 craft sticks per snowflake
• White craft puffs
• White paint, paintbrush
• Fine silver glitter
• Elmer’s Early Learners Glue Pen
• String or magnet (optional)

Directions:

1. Paint craft sticks white and let dry.
2. Glue one stick on top of another in an X pattern. Repeat with more sticks, stacking and gluing as desired.
3. Once dry, cover the front with a thin layer of glue and sprinkle with glitter. Let dry.
4. Glue on craft puffs and allow to dry.
5. Add a string or magnet for hanging.

Craft Stick Snowman Supplies:

• 1 large craft stick per snowman
• Washi tape, buttons
• White paint, paintbrush
• Orange scrapbook paper, black card stock
• Fine-tipped pencil
• Elmer’s Early Learners Glue Pen
• String or magnet (optional)

Directions:

1. Paint the craft stick white. Add a washi tape “scarf” and glue buttons below it.
2. Cut and glue a triangle from the orange paper for the nose and a hat from black paper.
3. Draw eyes with a pencil.
4. Attach a magnet or string for hanging.

Craft Stick Christmas Tree Supplies:

• 1 large craft stick
• 4 small craft sticks
• Green and brown acrylic paint
• Paintbrush, sequins, yellow button
• Glue
• String or magnet (optional)

Directions:

1. Paint the large stick brown. Cut the small sticks to size and paint green. Let dry.
2. Glue the green sticks in place on the brown stick.
3. Add a yellow button for the star and sequins for ornaments.
4. Attach a magnet or string for hanging.

6. Fence Picket Snowmen

Looking for a meaningful gift for your child this Christmas? This snowman keepsake is perfect!

Materials:

• Wooden Fence Post
• White Paint
• Fuzzy Sock
• Felt
• Buttons
• Black & Orange Paint Pens
• Hot Glue Gun

Instructions:

1. Measure your child and cut the fence post to their height. Sand and paint it white, adding coats as needed.
2. Place a sock on top for the snowman’s hat, folding it like a beanie, and glue it in place.
3. Use paint pens to draw the eyes, nose, and mouth.
4. Tie and glue a felt scarf, cutting fringes at the ends.
5. Glue buttons onto the snowman’s body.

5. Popsicle Stick Snowmen

These Christmas Craft Stick creations are fun, simple, and perfect for holiday parties or as tree ornaments!

Materials:

• Jumbo & regular craft sticks
• Craft paper
• Pom poms
• Wiggle eyes
• Buttons
• Chenille stems
• Ribbon
• Paint/markers
• Glue
• Scissors

Directions:

1. Glue craft sticks together (see images).
2. Let kids paint or color the sticks.
3. Rudolph: Cut out antlers and a nose from craft paper, then glue on the nose, antlers, wiggle eyes, and a red pom pom nose.
4. Snowman: Glue on wiggle eyes, a carrot nose, and a button mouth.
5. Gingerbread Man: Paint a white squiggle for the outer edge and mouth. Add button cheeks, wiggle eyes, and a bow.
6. Penguin: Glue on feet, a beak, and wiggle eyes. For earmuffs, attach two large pom poms with a chenille stem.
7. Christmas Tree: Use a chenille stem for garland, pom poms for ornaments, and a star or snowflake on top.

4. Wood Block Snowman

Supplies:

• Alphabet blocks
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrush
• Scrap fabric
• Mod Podge

Start by gathering alphabet blocks—check around your house, a local thrift store, or even make your own from 2″x2″ wood blocks. Paint the blocks white with acrylic paint (at least three blocks per snowman).

Next, use acrylic paint to add a snowman face to one block and three black buttons to another. Seal the blocks with Mod Podge or a varnish for durability.

Alphabet Block Snowman: Stack the blocks and get creative! Add a scarf from scrap fabric, a top hat or toque, and even stick arms using hot glue. Personalize your snowman however you like. These cute snowmen are perfect for ornaments too!

Crafting Essentials for Kids:

• Apple Barrel Acrylic Paints for vibrant colors
• Paint brushes ideal for most craft surfaces
• All-in-one art supplies kit
• Rolling storage cart to keep craft supplies organized

3. Snowman

Create adorable snowman ornaments using budget-friendly supplies! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Battery-operated tea lights
• Black and orange Sharpies
• Red ribbon
• Red pipe cleaners
• Red pom poms
• Black felt
• Glue gun

1. Draw a simple face with the black Sharpie. For the nose, color the tea light flame orange.
2. Wrap the pipe cleaner around the tea light and glue the ends. Attach pom poms for ear muffs.
3. Create a scarf by folding the ribbon and gluing it to the back.
4. Optionally, make a top hat with black felt for a fun twist.

2. Snowman Hat Ornament

Kids will love making this DIY Popsicle Stick Snowman Hat Ornament for Christmas. It’s a simple and fun craft to add to your holiday decor!

Materials:

• 5 Miniature craft sticks
• 2 Standard craft sticks
• 3 Red buttons
• Green felt
• Pinking shears
• Craft glue or hot glue gun
• String
• Satin Mod Podge (optional)
• Red and Black acrylic paints
• Paintbrush

Instructions:

1. Arrange 5 mini craft sticks for the hat’s top and 2 standard craft sticks for the bottom.
2. Secure them with 2 mini craft sticks on top.
3. Paint the top 4 mini sticks and bottom 2 black, and the bottom mini stick red.
4. (Optional) Seal with Satin Mod Podge.
5. Cut 2 leaves from green felt using pinking shears, then glue them to the hat.
6. Attach 3 red buttons above the leaves.
7. Glue a string loop to the back for hanging.

1. Fingerprint Salt Dough Ornament 

Create lasting memories with a DIY fingerprint snowman salt dough ornament! This fun and simple craft is perfect for kids of all ages. One batch makes about four ornaments, making it a great family activity.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup salt
• 1 cup flour (unbleached, all-purpose)
• ½ cup water
• Parchment paper or aluminum foil
• Straw/pen for punching hole

Instructions:

1. Mix and knead the dough until firm.
2. Roll out the dough and cut circles using a glass brim.
3. Have kids press their fingers in three spots to form a snowman shape.
4. Punch a hole at the top with a straw or pen.
5. Bake at 200°F for 2-3 hours on parchment or foil.
6. Once cool, paint the prints with blue and white acrylic paint, add details, and finish with a ribbon.