We are in the thick of ornament making around here, so I wanted to share a super easy ornament that you can make with your kiddos. Every year, we make a bunch of these snowman ornaments to include in teacher gift baskets. They are extremely easy to make, and very inexpensive...
Start by making some Glitter In Glass Ornaments...for these I use extra fine white glitter.
In addition to the glitter in glass ornaments, you will need some black paint and orange paint. I already had these glass paints, so I used them. I have made them many times with acrylic paints, so you do not have to use special paint.
Start by painting two circles (filled in) for the eyes. Now, make about 5 or 6 circles for the snowman's mouth. They do not need to be perfect, we are trying to achieve the look of coal...remember Frosty the Snowman with his eyes made out of coal? I went a step further and painted the silver top black too so it looks like a hat.
Now paint on his carrot nose, and you are all done!
You have yourself a cute little snowman to hang on your tree. These are so fun and easy, and make great gifts for neighbors, friends, and family...they are definitely my go to gift for Christmas!
Athomewithabby says
Stopping in from MBS for WW! Love the ornament idea! I blogged about it on my blog, I love great craft ideas! Thanks for sharing, also picked you on your contest above! Good luck!
pamelazimmer says
What a cute, easy, quick ornament idea!
Stopping by from MBS WW. :)
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Jamie says
What an adorable snow man. I love your blog. I'm your newest follower.
Would love to see you DIY Home Sweet home.
Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
P.S. I have a linky every Monday. Would love for you to stop by and link up.
Anonymous says
love you idea's, I voted for you and will try to remember to vote for you every day
Anonymous says
think using black paint for the top would look like a top hat, going to try it
karah says
Very cute! I love the idea!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
Lastiques says
Question: does the glitter just "stick" to the inside of the ornament or do you have to do something first to get it to look like yours? It seems to me all the glitter would just sit at the bottom. I decorate with only Snowmen so I LOVE this idea! What a quick way to make a themed tree!
Heather @ Raising Memories Blog says
This is so darn cute! I'd love to see you link it up at the December Sharing Time Linky Party! http://heathernow.blogspot.com/2011/12/sharing-time-december-2011.html
~Heather
Cathy @My 1929 Charmer says
Cute snowman ornament. Good luck with the contest. Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best.
Lindsi B says
How adorable is that snowman? I mean seriously! I love snowmen and have a lot of snowmen for decorating! Would you please share this with my readers for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-3.html
Natasha says
love this
would love it if you could share this on my link party Serenity Saturday at http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Natasha xx
Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com says
What a cute ornament! I just love snowmen...they make me smile! Thanks for sharing it at my link party last week!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
That is really cute.
Laura @ Our Prairie Home says
So cute!!! Love it!!!
Hi I'm Shannon! says
Lovely tutorial, with nice bright picture! The second times a charm ;)
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
So cute Jessica!!...My kind of project!! :)
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion says
So very cute, I love it!
Susi says
Just imagine a Christmas tree that is only decorated with these cuties!!! :)
Natasha SerenityYou says
these are adorable!!!
would love it if you could share it on my link party Serenity Saturday @ http://www.serenityyou.com
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says
I am featuring your ornament tomorrow... Su cute!