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    Home » Recipes » Seasonal Recipes » Christmas Recipes

    Wooden Spool Snowman

    Modified: Jun 10, 2021 · Published: Dec 6, 2010 by Jocelyn · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 52 Comments

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    Use wooden spools to create this easy Yarn Snowman
    Once upon a time,
    a long time ago...
    like, say 12 years past...
    I used to make tons and tons of crafts.In fact, I was once told my house looked like
    a craft threw up in it.It's true.
    My decorating style was more country/crafty back then...
    think stars, plaids, and boyd bears.
    That has since changed and I am happy to report I have outgrown that style
    and now my decorating reflects more of IKEA!!!
    But every Christmas season I get a crafty itch for snowmen.
    You see, I usually buy a new snowman ornament for our tree,
    and I try to make a new snowman either for the tree or
    for my growing snowman family.This year I found some wooden spools in a forgotten craft drawer,
    and an idea started forming in my head.
    Time to gather your supplies
    because I am going to share my snowman vision with you.
    *wooden spools in graduating sizes
    *white fluffy yarn
    *2 different color fabrics
    *buttons
    *wood glue
    *hot glue gun
    *white paint
    *black puffy paint or black seed beads
    *orange and black felt
    *snowflake button
    *embroidery floss to match hat fabricYarn Snowman made with wooden spools

     

    1. Paint your wooden spools white and let them dry.
    2. Wrap the spools with the yarn until they resemble snowballs.
    3. Glue the spools together with the wood glue. Let dry overnight.
    4. Cut a piece of fabric for the hat that reaches around the top of his head. Glue in place with the hot glue. Cut a small strip of black felt to cover the raw edges. Glue on with hot glue. Tie the top with your embroidery floss and glue the snowflake button over the knot.
    5. Tie a strip of fabric around his neck.
    6. Glue on buttons down the middle ball.
    7. Either put small dots of black paint for the eyes and mouth or you could glue seed beads in place too.
    ( DONT try to make a line for the snowman's mouth...it doesn't work so well on yarn. Take my word for it. Just do dots.)
    8. Cut a small triangle out of orange felt for his nose and glue in place.
    9. You could glue small sticks into the sides of the middle ball if you want...I just haven't done that step yet.
    10. Sit back and enjoy your handiwork.

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    Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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    1. Pamela

      August 29, 2015 at 10:16 pm

      Hello - I ADORE your little snowman and look forward to making him for my grandsobs for Christmas. In my garden there is a very twiggy tree so that's where ai'll get his arms and may even make him a twig 'broom'. Thanks so much for sharing your cute guy and clever idea⭐️.

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    2. Kitra

      April 01, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      I think you might be my long lost twin-craft-sister! My house used to have the same decorating theme. Plaid, stars and LOTS of Boyd's Bears 🙂 Now it looks like a toy store threw up in my house since my daughter was born, but I like the change. I LOVE this guy and see myself making many of him in my crafty future! Thank you for sharing!

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    3. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love

      July 26, 2012 at 2:18 pm

      This is so cute! What a great craft to make with the kids...thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂

      Reply
    4. GretchenP

      January 07, 2011 at 8:05 am

      oh my gosh.. this is too ironic..i just finished a fuzzy yarn wreath (so have leftover) and found a stash of spools yesterday! i'm making this asap! 🙂
      linked over from crafting with the stars 🙂

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    5. C.R.A.F.T.

      December 21, 2010 at 2:53 pm

      I'm making one! come on over and link up to MMM 🙂

      Reply
    6. Ashlee @ I'm Topsy Turvy

      December 21, 2010 at 8:38 am

      what fun!!! I took a few years off crafting too! It's great to be back. Thanks for linking up Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!

      Reply
    7. Holly

      December 16, 2010 at 8:34 am

      An adorable, sweet snowman.

      Reply
    8. Jocelyn Christensen

      December 15, 2010 at 3:51 pm

      This snowman is crafting greatness!! I must say, I'm glad for your comment, but I thought I was talking to myself again! hee hee! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Red Couch Recipes

      December 14, 2010 at 8:56 pm

      This is just so cute and whimsical. Thanks for linking up to my "It's Your Wonderful Life" Party. Joni

      Reply
    10. Beckie

      December 14, 2010 at 3:11 pm

      This is just adorable! I am featuring it today so stop by and check it out! Thanks for linking up to Letting Your Creative Juices Flow! Have a great day!

      Reply
    11. Superjaxster

      December 14, 2010 at 3:05 pm

      As a snowman addict I just adore this idea! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
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