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    Q-Tip Painted Snowman Craft

    Modified: May 8, 2023 · Published: Jan 6, 2023 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    I am a big fan of winter crafts for kids. In the past we have done some fun Snowman Activities and even made a snowman during our Snow Gak Sensory Play. Recently, we used one of our favorite learning and play tools, q-tips, to create an adorable Q-Tip Painted Snowman Craft. The best part of this craft is that you can make this snowman indoors!

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    • ⭐Why This Craft is Awesome
    • 🖍️Supply Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • ✂️Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs
    • ☃️Related posts

    ⭐Why This Craft is Awesome

    • This snowman craft helps kids to strengthen their fine motor skills as they hold the small q-tip in their hand and paint. They can also work on fine motor skills with this Penguin Sensory Bin.
    • Kids get to use a household item in a new way.
    • All the supplies are common household items used in a new way, like how you can use a coffee filter to make this Coffee Filter Snowflake Craft.


    🖍️Supply Notes

    • White, black and orange tempera paint - for the snowman's body, nose and mouth
    • Tray - to squirt the paint
    • Q-tips - to paint the snowman
    • Different sized cups - you will use these to make the outline of the snowman's body
    • 12x18 blue construction paper - this size gives you a large area for your snowman
    snowman craft supplies


    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Pour some white paint into the tray. Dip the open part of the large cup into the white paint and press down on the blue construction paper. Leave some space on the bottom of the paper to make a snow bank.

    cup painting

    STEP 2: Dip the medium cup into the white paint and press onto the paper directly over the large white circle you previously made.

    making a snowman craft

    STEP 3: Dip the small cup in the paint and press on the paper to make the snowman's head.

    paper cup snowman

    STEP 4: Wait for the snowman to dry. Pour some white paint onto a tray and use a q-tip to start painting the snowman.

    child painting a snowman

    STEP 5: Use a q-tip to paint the snowflakes and snowbank.

    q-tip snowman
    Painting a snowman on blue paper

    STEP 6: Use black and orange paint and q-tips to paint the face on the snowman.

    q-tip painted snowman

    Isn't this snowman adorable? If your kids can't get enough of snowmen, try this Snowman Craft Printable.

    ✂️Expert Tips

    Tip 1: To make the circles for this snowman craft you will be using three cups of various sizes. I tried to find one large cup, one medium cup and one small cup.

    Tip 2: We let our snowman outline dry overnight and came back to the project the next day to fill it in.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs

    What can I use if we don't have q-tips?

    Your child can use their fingers for a fun sensory experience. You can also use a cotton ball held in place with a clothespin though the "snow" will be bigger.

    What size cups do I use for this cotton swab painted snowman?

    It doesn't really matter as long as they are 3 different sizes. You will use the smallest one for the snowman's head, the middle sized one for the midsection and the biggest one for the bottom.


    ☃️Related posts

    • Discover our delightful printable snowman craft sheet, featuring charming snowflakes and stars on a snowy backdrop. This set includes step-by-step instructions for creating an adorable snowman from paper rolls, perfect for creative winter fun.
      Snowman Craft Printable
    • Snow Gak Sensory Play
    • Melting Snowman Craft for Kids
    • Angel Ornament Craft

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    Q-Tip Painted Snowman Craft

    Q-tip Painted Snowman Craft - such a fun winter craft for kids. They love painting with q-tips!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Active Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Author: Vicky

    Materials

    • White, black and orange tempera paint
    • Tray
    • 3 Q-tips
    • 3 Different sized cups
    • 1 12x18 blue construction paper

    Instructions

    • Pour some white paint into the tray. Dip the open part of the large cup into the white paint and press down on the blue construction paper. Leave some space on the bottom of the paper to make a snow bank.
    • Dip the medium cup into the white paint and press onto the paper directly over the large white circle you previously made.
    • Dip the small cup in the paint and press on the paper to make the snowman's head.
    • Wait for the snowman to dry. Pour some white paint onto a tray and use a q-tip to start painting the snowman.
    • Use a q-tip to paint the snowflakes and snowbank.
    • Use black and orange paint and q-tips to paint the face on the snowman.

    Notes

    • To make the circles for this snowman craft you will be using three cups of various sizes. I tried to find one large cup, one medium cup and one small cup.
    • We let our snowman outline dry overnight and came back to the project the next day to fill it in.

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    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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