6 Easy Snowman Crafts for Kids (Christmas and All Winter Long)

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Snowman crafts are perfect because you can make them all winter long. Leave off the Christmas touches and they work right through January and February. These six snowman crafts are easy, budget-friendly and great for school parties, snow days or a cozy afternoon at the kitchen table.

1. Milk jug snowman

You’ll need: a clean empty milk jug, felt or construction paper, a sock or fabric scrap for a hat, a battery tea light, markers

1. Draw a face and buttons on the jug with permanent marker.
2. Make a hat from a cut-off sock and add a fabric scarf around the neck.
3. Drop a battery tea light inside to make it glow.

Tip: Line up several on the porch for a snowman family.

2. Sock snowman

You’ll need: a white tube sock, rice, rubber bands, buttons, a fabric scrap, glue

1. Fill the sock about 2/3 full with rice and close with a rubber band.
2. Add a second band partway down to make the head.
3. Fold the top over for a hat, then glue on buttons and tie a scarf.

3. Paper plate snowman

You’ll need: 2 paper plates, cotton balls, construction paper, glue, markers

1. Glue two plates together, one above the other.
2. Cover them with cotton balls for a fluffy look.
3. Add a paper hat, carrot nose and scarf.

4. Puffy paint snowman

You’ll need: equal parts white glue and shaving cream, blue paper, cotton swabs, buttons

1. Mix the glue and shaving cream into fluffy “snow paint.”
2. Paint three snowman circles on blue paper.
3. Press on buttons and draw a face when dry.

Tip: It dries puffy and soft, and kids love the texture.

5. Button snowman ornament

You’ll need: 3 white buttons, pipe cleaner, ribbon, a marker

1. Thread the pipe cleaner through the buttons, smallest on top.
2. Twist the top into a hanging loop.
3. Tie a ribbon scarf and draw a little face.

6. Melted snowman card

You’ll need: cardstock, white paint, a carrot cutout, buttons, googly eyes, glue

1. Paint a puddle shape on the card.
2. Glue on a paper carrot nose, eyes and buttons.
3. Write “Some people are worth melting for!” inside.

FAQ

What age are these for?

Ages 3 and up with help. The sock snowman and ornament are great for ages 6+.

Can I make these without snow?

Yes! None of them need real snow, perfect for Florida winters.

How can I make it a class party craft?

Prep the pieces ahead in zip-top bags so each child has a kit.

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