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    Wooden Spool Snowman

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

      December 08, 2010 at 7:28 am

      So cute! I love snowmen!Thanks for sharing.
      Check out my latest post is about your interview and your giveaway at designitchic!
      I am your newest follower!

      Reply
    2. bride4life

      December 08, 2010 at 4:37 am

      Check out my latest post...It is about you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    3. Katie

      December 07, 2010 at 7:59 pm

      Jocelyn! So cute and easy... I bet your house wasn't that bad ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing the great post!

      Reply
    4. Pamela

      December 07, 2010 at 7:14 pm

      You're crafting skills didn't disappear with the craft era. The snowman is so adorable. I think he's decidedly happy!

      Reply
    5. Christie, Describe Happy

      December 07, 2010 at 5:51 pm

      This is totally adorable!! Good use of wood spools -- man they don't make 'em like that any more!

      Reply
    6. Stacy

      December 07, 2010 at 7:15 am

      I love it! Adorable. I just started a linky party and I would LOVE it if you would link this up ๐Ÿ™‚ It is Tuesday @ Not JUST A Housewife
      (www.happyhappyhousewife.blogspot.com)

      Stacy

      Reply
    7. Angie

      December 07, 2010 at 3:22 am

      Love love love! So creative!

      Reply
    8. Brandi

      December 07, 2010 at 1:12 am

      You have such a wild imagination! This is so cute!

      Reply
    9. Evelyn @ Hanging by a Silver Lining

      December 06, 2010 at 11:45 pm

      Oh! So cute! I love how fluffy he is! Might have try this with my kiddos. Always love your photos.

      Reply
    10. Holly

      December 06, 2010 at 11:17 pm

      Sooo stinkin cute!!!:)

      Reply
    11. Carmie of the Single Nester

      December 06, 2010 at 10:27 pm

      So sweet and lovely!

      Reply
    12. Lindy

      December 06, 2010 at 9:19 pm

      How cute is he! I have just the yarn to use for this project!

      Reply
    13. Drama queens mum (Kimberly)

      December 06, 2010 at 9:17 pm

      That's so cute.

      Reply
    14. The Answer Is Chocolate

      December 06, 2010 at 8:26 pm

      I'm so used to drooling over your confections, I thought these were going to be coconut covered chocolate snowmen when I saw the pic in my reader lol. But this is cute enough to eat too! I've also been known to own a few Boyd's bears ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    15. grace

      December 06, 2010 at 7:57 pm

      ha ha, remember weekly craft night? i really miss weekly scrapbook night...

      Reply
    16. Melissa Cornell

      December 06, 2010 at 7:56 pm

      snowman- uber-cutey-ness.
      the photo-DELISH...total graviness!

      Reply
    17. Stef

      December 06, 2010 at 7:47 pm

      I love your Snowman!! Thanks for linking him up at http://www.itsallinmyheadstefsblog.blogspot.com

      Reply
    18. Mindy

      December 06, 2010 at 7:31 pm

      He is darling!! I can see why you have a whole family of these guys and why you add to it. So cute!

      Reply
    19. AmieAnn

      December 06, 2010 at 5:53 pm

      This is unbelievably adorable! I can't imagine why you wouldn't craft all the time with craftiness like yours! Thanks for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party. .. I love this!

      Reply
    20. Lisa

      December 06, 2010 at 5:45 pm

      This is adorable! What a creative idea!

      Reply
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