Making snowman crafts is a winter classic. They’re cute and fun! Today I’m sharing a collection of snowman crafts for kids, complete with materials lists and easy directions for each one. These projects are perfect for classroom activities or cozy evenings at home.
1. Paper Plate Snowman
- Materials:
- 2 paper plates (small and medium)
- White paint (if needed)
- Black and orange construction paper
- Glue and scissors
- Markers
- Ribbon for scarf (optional)
Instructions:
If required, paint plates white and let them dry. Glue the small plate on top of the big one. Cut out a black paper top hat, and paste it on. Make an orange triangle nose and use markers to draw the eyes, the smile, and the buttons. Where the plates are joined, tie a ribbon for the scarf. Done!
2. Cotton Ball Snowman
Materials:
- Blue cardstock
- White paper or cardstock
- Cotton balls
- Glue
- Black marker
- Orange construction paper
- Scissors
Instructions:
On your cardstock, draw three circles stacked like a snowman. Ask kids to separate cotton balls and glue them inside the outline of the biggest two circles. Cut a small round circle of white paper or cardstock to create the face. Once dry, use a black marker to add the eyes and a smile, and an orange triangle nose. So fluffy and cute!
3. Button Snowman Art
Materials:
- White buttons (various sizes)
- Blue cardstock
- Craft glue
- Small colored buttons
- Black marker
- Orange paper
Instructions:
Gently draw three circles on the cardstock with a pencil. Arrange and glue white buttons in overlapping circles to make the fillings of each section (large buttons for the bottom, small for the head). Once dry, black button eyes and an orange paper nose can be added. Draw a smile, arms, and hat. Glue colored buttons down the body. The texture is so fun!
4. Toilet Paper Roll Snowman
Materials:
- Empty toilet paper roll
- White paint
- Googly eyes
- Orange foam or paper
- Black buttons
- Fabric scrap for scarf
- Black paper for hat
- Glue
Instructions:
Paint the roll white and let dry. Black paper is to be wrapped around the top for the hat brim and a taller piece is to be added on top. Attach googly eyes, an orange triangle nose, and black buttons with glue. A fabric scarf is to be tied around the middle. These little ones are so cute sitting on the shelf!
5. Sock Snowman (No-Sew)
Materials:
- 1 white sock
- 1-2 cups rice
- 3 rubber bands
- Buttons
- Ribbon for scarf
- Orange felt
- Googly eyes
- Fabric glue
Instructions:
Stuff the sock with rice and use rubber bands to secure it in three parts (the bottom bigger, the middle medium, and the top smaller). The top can be folded down for a hat. Attach the eyes, the nose made of orange, and the buttons in a line down the middle with glue. A ribbon made of fabric can be used as a scarf tied around the neck. Such a snowman is the most adorable present ever!
6. Paper Strip Snowman
Materials:
- White cardstock
- Blue background paper
- Scissors and glue
- Orange paper
- Black marker
Instructions:
Cut white paper into strips with different lengths. Make each strip into a loop and stick the ends together—larger loops for the bottom, medium for the middle, smaller for the head. Attach loops to the background paper vertically. Add an orange nose and draw on facial features and arms. Children enjoy the 3D effect!
7. Fingerprint Snowman Art
Materials:
- Dark cardstock
- White washable paint
- Paper plate
- Orange and black markers
- Wet wipes for cleanup
Instructions:
Pour some paint on a plate. The kids dip the tip of their fingers in paint and then make three prints one on top of the other on the paper (press harder for the bottom, lighter for the top). After it dries, use markers to add tiny orange noses and black details. A whole family of fingerprint snowmen can be made! This is honestly one of the most adorable **easy snowman crafts** ever.
8. Popsicle Stick Snowman
Materials:
- 1 popsicle stick (or more, if you want it wider)
- White paint
- Black marker or small black beads
- Orange marker or small orange bead
- Colorful ribbon or fabric scrap
- Glue
Instructions:
The sticks are to be painted white and allowed to dry. Glue the sticks side by side to form the snowman’s body. Use a black marker to draw two dots for eyes and small dots for buttons. Add an orange triangle or bead for the carrot nose, and draw a smile with the black marker. A ribbon scarf is glued in the middle. Ready for the fridge!
9. Snowman Puffy Paint Craft
Materials:
- Blue cardstock
- Mixing bowl
- Orange paper
- Black marker or buttons
- Small twigs
Instructions:
Combine shaving cream and glue together-it will be like whipped cream in terms of puffiness! The spread will be done in the form of a snowman on paper. Press in an orange nose, googly eyes, buttons, and twig arms while it’s wet. Let dry overnight. The effect is of a snowman with puffiness and fluffiness!
10. Snowman Sun Catchers
Materials:
- Clear contact paper
- White tissue paper (torn into pieces)
- Orange and black tissue paper
- Scissors and tape
- Black marker
Instructions:
Contact papers will have to be cut into two identical snowman shapes. One is to be peeled off and taped sticky-side up. Kids will be tasked with covering it with white tissue paper pieces but leaving some gaps. Add orange for the nose and black for eyes and buttons. Seal with the second contact paper piece on top. Draw arms with marker and hang in a window. It is spectacular when the sun shines through!
11. Cup Snowman Craft
Materials:
- 3 white cups (different sizes)
- Black foam or paper
- Orange foam or paper
- Ribbon for scarf
- Glue
- Buttons
Instructions:
Invert the cups and pile them one above the other (big, medium, small). Glue to each other. Add eyes and an orange nose to the top cup. Glue buttons down the middle cup. Create a snowman hat by attaching a black paper strip to the top cup’s rim and placing a cylinder on the top. Besides, make a ribbon scarf tied at the neck. These lovely standing snowmen are just perfect for the mantel.
12. Rock Painted Snowman
Materials:
- Smooth rocks (washed and dried)
- White acrylic paint
- Black and orange paint or markers
- Colored paint for accessories
- Various sized brushes
- Clear sealer spray (optional)
Instructions:
Apply white paint to the rocks in two or three layers, allowing each to dry completely. When the paint is dry, start with black dot eyes, an orange carrot nose, and a dotted smile. Next, use a colorful hat on top and buttons in the middle. If you want, add a painted scarf. For outdoor display, use spray to seal. These ones are just too cute as garden decorations!
13. Snowman Bookmark Craft
Materials:
- White cardstock
- Scissors and glue
- Orange paper
- Black marker
- Colored paper for hat and scarf
- Hole punch and ribbon (optional)
Instructions:
Cut out a strip of white cardstock measuring 2″ x 6″. First, in the top section, let there be an orange triangle nose glued and eyes and a smile drawn. Then, at the very top add a paper hat and below the face a colorful scarf. Draw buttons down the rest. Make a hole at the top and put a ribbon if you want it that way. Wonderful for reading during winter!
14. Snowman Mask (Paper Plate)
Materials:
- Large white paper plate
- Scissors
- Orange paper
- Black marker
- Colored paper for hat
- Popsicle stick or elastic
- Glue
Instructions:
Create two eye holes in the plate. Underneath the eyes, glue a triangle made of orange paper for the nose and draw a smile. At the top place a paper hat and draw stick arms at the sides. At the bottom, attach either a popsicle stick handle or punch holes on the sides for the elastic. Children will be very pleased to wear these for role-playing!
15. Q-Tip Painted Art
Materials:
- Dark blue or black paper
- White paint
- Q-tips
- Orange and black markers
Instructions:
Pour white paint on a plate. Show your little one how to dip a Q-tip and dab dots on the paper to create three stacked circles. Fill them up with overlapping dots. Once dry, add an orange nose and black details with markers. Add Q-tip snowflakes around the snowman for more magic!
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Whether you’re a teacher looking for snowman crafts preschool ideas or a mom searching for easy winter crafts for kids on a rainy afternoon, the above projects have something for everyone.
Looking for more winter craft ideas? Check out these other easy winter crafts for preschool and elementary kids, winter crafts for elementary kids, winter animal crafts for kids, snowflake crafts, winter paper bag crafts, 15 easy winter pipe cleaner crafts, and 15 cardboard winter crafts.
