This rustic snowman ornament is super cute and easy to make. It will make a wonderful Christmas tree decoration or even do well as a homemade Christmas gift. I really do love this easy and simple snowman craft and I'm sure you will enjoy this step by step snowman tutorial too!
I always do dream of a white Christmas, however here in the UK we always seem to miss the snow at Christmas time and it tends to arrive in February if the snow does arrive at all.
Enjoy our snowman ornament tutorial. This rustic snowman look will look amazing in the home this year!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Cozy Farmhouse Vibes: Adds that warm, rustic charm to your tree in seconds.
- Adorable Gift Add-On: Tie one to a present for a handmade touch they’ll love.
- Family Fun Craft Night: Everyone can make their own snow-buddy—messy fun included!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Wooden slices
- White paint
- Paint brush
- Hessian String
- Twigs
- Tartan ribbon
- Black marker pen
- Glue gun and glue
- Scissors
- Orange glitter paper
🖌️ How To Make a Rustic Snowman Craft
- Step 1: Begin your snowman craft by painting a large and smaller wooden slice. To create a rustic effect, paint the outside of slice white leaving the wooden edge clear.
- Step 2: Once the wooden slices are dry, add two black eyes, cut out and glue a carrot nose and glue to your snowman's face.
- Step 3: Use your glue gun to join the two wooden slices together to form the body of the snowman. Then glue on the twigs for arms and finally add a piece of tartan ribbon as a scarf. Gluing this down is optional. The final step for making this Snowman ornament and Christmas decoration is to glue a hessian string to create a hanger. Then you can hang your snowman ornament to your Christmas tree.
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💡 Pro Tip: Attach a name tag to the snowman's arm and use it as a personalized gift topper that doubles as a keepsake ornament.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Incorporate Vintage Buttons: Use antique or mismatched buttons for the snowman's eyes and torso to add a touch of nostalgic charm.
- Add a Miniature Accessory: Attach a tiny broom or lantern made from toothpicks and paper to give your snowman a unique character.
- Use Twine for Texture: Wrap twine around the snowman's hat or scarf area to introduce a rustic texture and enhance the handmade feel.
- Create a Snowy Base: Mount the snowman on a small wooden disc dusted with faux snow to simulate a wintry scene.
- Incorporate Natural Elements: Use small twigs for arms and a tiny pinecone for a hat to bring in elements from nature.
- Personalize with Initials: Carve or paint the initials of family members onto the snowman's body to make each ornament uniquely theirs.
💭 FAQs
Absolutely! You can write family members' names or initials on the snowman's body using a fine-tip permanent marker or paint pen. This adds a personal touch and makes each ornament unique to your family.
Consider using small pinecones, acorns, or dried berries as additional decorations. These natural elements can be glued onto the snowman or used as part of the hanging loop, enhancing the rustic charm.
Yes, you can lightly dab essential oils like cinnamon or pine onto the wooden slices before assembling the ornament. This will give your snowman a pleasant holiday scent.
Certainly! Old buttons, fabric scraps, or even twigs from your backyard can be used to decorate the snowman, making the craft both economical and environmentally friendly.
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Easy Rustic Snowman Ornament
Equipment
- Scissors
- Glue gun
Materials
- Wooden slices
- White paint
- Paint brush
- Hessian String
- Twigs
- Tartan ribbon
- Black marker pen
- glue
- Orange glitter paper
Instructions
- Begin your snowman craft by painting a large and smaller wooden slice. To create a rustic effect, paint the outside of the sliced while leaving the wooden edge clear.
- Once the wooden slices are dry, add two black eyes, cut out, and glue a carrot nose and glue to your snowman’s face.
- Use your glue gun to join the two wooden slices together to form the body of the snowman. Then glue on the twigs for arms and finally add a piece of tartan ribbon as a scarf. Gluing this down is option
- The final step for making this Snowman ornament and Christmas decoration is to glue a hessian string to create a hanger. Then you can hang your snowman ornament to your Christmas tree.
- Enjoy!
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What are there two small holes in each piece after you paint them?
They were in the slices when we bought them.
What size wood slices did you use? I noticed that your white paint has glitter in it. Did you use paint that came that way, did you add it later or what? What brand of paint?
Hi I added glitter at the end.