It's almost time for Christmas! There are so many fun things you can do with your kids to get into the spirit. One of our favorites is making festive Christmas ornaments together. Last year we made some snowman Christmas ornaments that were simple, fun and turned out looking great! I'm sure you will enjoy this snowman craft tutorial. It's simple easy and so much fun!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Easy to Personalize: Kids can paint their snowmen with fun faces, scarves, and accessories, creating one-of-a-kind ornaments or gifts.
- Great for Fine Motor Skills: Painting and decorating wooden slices helps little ones improve their hand-eye coordination and creativity.
- Durable & Long-Lasting: Unlike paper crafts, these wooden snowmen are sturdy and will last for many holiday seasons to come..
Crafting as a Family
Around Christmas time, many families want to get together and have fun. It is very common for families to spend the time to craft new memories together. Crafting may include special events like decorating the home and making treats. These super cute snowman wooden slices are one fun idea you can use to bring the spirit of Christmas into the home .
Snowman wooden slice crafts are a fun way to decorate the Christmas tree, or just as decorations around the house. The beauty of these decorations is that they can be made by children and then used by all members of the family. A specially themed set would make some nice gifts for grandparents at Christmas time too!
Enjoy!
🖌️ How to Make This Snowman Ornament
- Step 1: Begin by painting your wooden slices with a red background. Set aside to dry and prepare in advance of your crafting session.
- Step 2: Start by painting a snowman face as shown in the images. Add a carrot nose, black coal dots for a smile and finish off with white dots or snowflakes.
- Step 3: Use simple twine to complete the decoration so you can hang them on your tree or in another location in the home. These super cute snowman ornaments are fun and simple to make and it's a great craft for both kids and adults.
These Snowman Wooden Slices are super cute and here are some more cute and easy Christmas decorations you will enjoy making:
💡 Pro Tip: Incorporate different background colors or glitter to add variety and extra sparkle to your snowman ornaments which enhances the festive look.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Weekend Task: Use this craft as a weekend bonding moment that gives everyone a shared focus without needing a full-day commitment.
- Sibling Pairing: Let older kids guide younger ones step by step—this encourages patience, sharing, and simple skill-building within the family unit.
- Holiday Rotation: Add it to a rotating list of family holiday tasks (alongside baking or decorating), so everyone gets variety and equal input.
- Evening Routine: Schedule it after dinner a few nights a week as a calm family wind-down while still keeping with the festive spirit.
- Divide & Share: Assign parts of the craft to different family members—painting, setup, display—to encourage contribution and reduce stress on one person.
- Out-of-Town Guests: Keep extra supplies handy for visiting cousins or friends, turning the activity into an easy group-friendly option without needing planning.
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You might like to make some different Christmas ornaments. We have around 50 fantastic designs and ideas here on The Inspiration Edit. Check them out!
Snowman Wooden Slice Christmas Decorations
Materials
- Wooden Slices
- Paint Brush
- Acrylic Paint White
- Glue
- Twine
Instructions
- Begin by painting your wooden slices with a red background. Set aside to dry and prepare in advance of your crafting session.
- Start by painting a snowman face as shown in the images. Add a carrot nose, black coal dots for a smile and finish off with white dots or snowflakes.
- Use simple twine to complete the decoration so you can hang them on your tree or in another location in the home.
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