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
Tamara says
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.
Raquel says
Those are the best crafts aren’t they? The ones that everyone can do!
Akaleistar says
Those snowmen are so cute!
Raquel says
Thanks Ashley!!
debbiedoos says
Love them! I am a snowman freak this time of year:) Thanks for joining in on the fun.
Raquel says
Me too! There is just something about snowmen that make me smile. Thanks for hosting the fun party!
Ginny Marie says
Adorable! I love how you made the glittery top hat! My kids would love making these.
Raquel says
Thanks Ginny! We had a blast making them!
Cyndee says
So cute!
Raquel says
Thanks Cyndee!
Ann says
These are so cute, Raquel!