I just love crafting this time of year. Well, I love it all year, but there is just something about crafting for the holidays that makes me so happy. I want my decorations ready because the day after Thanksgiving, I am ready to change-up the decor.
I do not know why I get so impatient, but once the holiday is over I am ready to move on to the next season. I have been playing with some more items for the dollar store because that is just my holiday jam.
I truly believe that you do not have to spend a lot of money for fun and festive decor. I cannot believe the cost of some of the items in the catalogs I am receiving this year.
So as I mentioned the other day, I found some great styrofoam craft supplies at the dollar store. All the balls made me think of snow and snowmen!
Dollar Store Snowman Craft
First you need to slice off a portion of the styrofoam ball so that one end it flat. This will be the body.
Then you attach the base to the second sphere (for the head) with a toothpick. For the eyes, I used some beads and for the mouth and body I used buttons. We glued then on by holding them into place with toothpicks until the glue dries.
For the hat, I took an empty take out condiment container and glued it to cardstock.
Then covered it with glue and then glitter. I attached the hat with a toothpick too! But you can also use a glue gun to attach.
Before you know it, you have a cute snowman, or two. This is fun craft for kids that can handle toothpicks.
I think these little guys will be nice on a table or mantle don’t you?
Craft Supply List (aff. links)
a few tooth picks
glue
cardstock or construction paper
condiment containers (empty and clean)
glitter
rope or ribbon
You can find my other Dollar store Christmas crafts below:
Last year’s Dollar Store Christmas Crafts
Dollar Store Christmas Table Decorations
That’s a great holiday craft for my kids. So thank you! It reminds me of the great crafts my mom does with her students – adults AND kids.
Those are the best crafts aren’t they? The ones that everyone can do!
Those snowmen are so cute!
Thanks Ashley!!
Love them! I am a snowman freak this time of year:) Thanks for joining in on the fun.
Me too! There is just something about snowmen that make me smile. Thanks for hosting the fun party!
Adorable! I love how you made the glittery top hat! My kids would love making these.
Thanks Ginny! We had a blast making them!
So cute!
Thanks Cyndee!
These are so cute, Raquel!