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.
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 fabric
*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 fabric
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.
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.
Adie
So incredible! I can't believe you came up with this, I could never be this creative!
Inspire. Create. Bake.
These are so fun! I love your photos too. 🙂
Regina
So cute and one I'm going to let my son and niece do. Thank you for sharing and giving inspiration.
Hugs,
Regi
Joyce
Very, very cute. I will have to try this one.
House Revivals
Very cute! What a great idea!
Army Wife Quilter
wow how cute. i wish i had some wooden spools
Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys
So very cute and inventive!
Chris
Adorable! I love how fuzzy he is.
Krafty Kat
Absoulutely adorable! Thanks so much for sharing him over at the Holiday Hookup!
Beki Hilton
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Johnnie
Is it possible to be in love with a stuffed snowman? I am. He is so freaking cute. Stopping by to invite you to link up to my Thursday blog hop.! Thrifty Thursdays. Blessings!
Johnnie
Lori@Paisley Passions
SO STINKIN' CUTE! Thanks for linking up to Thrilling Thursday @ Paisley Passions. I hope you stop by again soon 🙂
Nikki
As a knitter, I love all things yarn, but this is incredible...I HAVE to try this! Thanks so much for linking it up to gettin' crafty on hump day! 🙂
Melissa
Very sweet! Nice work!!.
bookaddict4real
That is the cutest .Thanks for linking up with me@scrapaddict4sure
Jami
He's adorable!
the cape on the corner
this is super cute! i love snowmen!
Seams Inspired
I absolutely love this! I'd be thrilled if you'd link it to my Thrifty Christmas Challenge. You are so inspiring!
Visiting from iFellowship. Happy Wednesday! :o)
Penny
Wow! And you just made up this idea from your head! You are truly talented!!!
I love it!
Visiting from iFellowship and truly blessed by my visit!
Have a great Wednesday!
Sabrina
I'm a new follower... I love, love, LOVE your blog!!
Feel free to drop by mine! 🙂
-Sabrina from
http://www.bgamefamily.blogspot.com