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    Home » Christmas Recipes and Kids Crafts and Activities

    Melting Snowman Craft for Kids

    Published: Jan 12, 2023 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Are you looking for a fun winter craft to do with your kids? Everyone loves a snowman, but did you know that a melted snowman is just as cute? If you don't believe me, check out this Melted Snowman Craft and see for yourself.

    If you want more winter activities, check out Q-Tip Painted Snowman Craft and this Penguin Sensory Bin when you're done with this one.

    melted snowman craft

    ⭐Why This Craft is Awesome

    • The best part about this snowman craft is it can either be used as is or can be easily turned into an ornament for your Christmas tree.
    • A fun craft to make with your child, similar to our Snowman Craft Printable.
    • Perfect to do on a cold or snowy day.


    🖍️Supply Notes

    • Black & White Felt - for the snowman's body and hat.
    • Orange Pipe Cleaner - used for the nose.
    • Red Ric Rac Trim or Ribbon - makes a fun scarf.
    • Googly Eyes - provide some fun movement for the craft.
    • White Poms - for the head.
    • Buttons - small ones in various colors.
    • Skinny Tree Branches - these make the perfect snowman arms.
    • Black Acrylic Paint - to paint on the "coal" mouth.
    • Hot Glue or Elmer’s Glue - If you have a small child, use Elmer's glue. If you use a hot glue gun, make sure an adult is operating it and keep it away from children.
    supplies to make a snowman craft


    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Glue two eyes on each white pom pom. Cut an orange pipe cleaner into small pieces and glue it onto the pom poms to make a carrot nose. Using a small paintbrush, paint a smile on the pom poms by making 4-5 dots of black paint. Set aside the pom poms and let them dry.

    snowman pom poms

    STEP 2: Using scissors, cut out cloud-shaped circles from the white felt to represent the melting snow. A good size to make these are 3-4 inches wide. Cut small top hats out of the black felt.

    felt snowman

    STEP 3: Glue the white pom head and black felt hat near the top on the white melting snow felt.  Again, if working with kids use white glue, or else use a glue gun as it dries quicker.

    felt melting snowmen

    STEP 4: Cut about 3-4 inches of red ric rac trim for the scarf. Fold the trim in half and glue to the right or left of the white pom pom.  Then, cut small “snowman hands” off the tree branches. Glue each of the branch arms to the melting snow.

    how to make a melting snowman


    STEP 5: The last step is to glue 3 buttons to each felt snowman.

    how to make a melting snowman craft


    There you have it! You now have an adorable melted snowman craft.

    snowman craft for kids

    For some cute snowman ornaments, check out this Handprint Snowman Ornament from Simple Fun for Kids.

    If you're seeking more fun crafts, subscribe to The Creative Girls Club. Girls receive two kits full of creative fun every month. The best thing is that the craft may be completed with little adult supervision.

    ✂️Expert Tips

    Tip 1: You can use Elmer's glue or a glue gun. If you are working with kids, use white glue just to be safe.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs

    I don't have red ric rac trim. What else can I use for this melted snowman shape craft?

    If you can't find this kind of trim, red ribbon works just as well. I just like the curvy look of the ric rac tri

    How do I make this into an ornament?

    It is very easy to make this cute little snowman into a Christmas ornament. Simply glue a loop of ribbon to the back and hang it on your tree.


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      Snowman Craft Printable
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    Melted Snowman Craft

    This Melted Snowman Craft is fun to make and can either be used as is, or can be easily turned into an ornament for your Christmas tree.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Active Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Author: Vicky

    Materials

    • Black & White Felt

    • Orange Pipe CleanerRed Ric Rac Trim or Ribbon
    • Googly Eyes
    • White Poms
    • Buttons
    • Skinny Tree Branches
    • Black Acrylic Paint
    • Paintbrush
    • Hot Glue or Elmer’s Glue
    • Scissors

    Instructions

    • Glue two eyes on each white pom pom. Cut an orange pipe cleaner into small pieces and glue onto the pom poms to make a carrot nose. Using a small paintbrush, paint a smile on the pom poms by making 4-5 dots of black paint. Set aside the pom poms and let them dry.
    • Using scissors, cut out cloud-shaped circles from the white felt to represent the melting snow. A good size to make these are 3-4 inches wide. Cut out small top hats out of the black felt.
    • Glue the white pom pom head and black felt hat near the top on the white melting snow felt.  Again, if working with kids use white glue, or else use a glue gun as it dries quicker.
    • Cut about 3-4 inches of red ric rac trim for the scarf. Fold the trim in half and glue to the right or left of the white pom pom.  Then, cut small “snowman hands” off the tree branches. Glue each of the branch arms to the melting snow.
    • The last step is to glue 3 buttons to each felt snowman.

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    Notes

    You can use Elmer's glue or a glue gun. If you are working with kids, use the white glue just to be safe.

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    1. Becca Wilson says

      November 30, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      This snowman craft is so very cute! I absolutely need to make this with my kids.

      Reply
    2. Stephanie Miller says

      November 21, 2018 at 6:12 am

      This is such a cute and easy craft for kids! My grandchildren will love it!

      Reply
    3. Karin Usipuik says

      November 20, 2018 at 10:04 am

      This looks like such a fun craft to do with the kids! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    4. Jackie says

      November 19, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      This is absolutely adorable!!! My girls will love this!!

      Reply
    5. Brandi-BrandiSoileau.com says

      November 19, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      This looks so fun! Arts and crafts always remind me of my childhood. So cute!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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