This easy kid craft is perfect for a snowy day! Check out our tutorial to see how you can make a snowman out of cotton balls.
Cotton Ball Covered Snowman Craft Idea For Kids
A snowman is the perfect man. He is well rounded and comes with his own broom – ha!
All jokes aside though, today’s Cotton Ball Snowman craft idea is super easy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too. If you have a printer in your home – you are well on your way to pulling this together and creating a snowy friend without having to fight the cold wind outside!
In this post, I’ve included a FREE snowman body printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some cotton balls and glue & have your child decorate it however they like to create a one-of-a-kind snowman! It’s so simple – you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? Download the snowman outline printable file below and get to “building” your own snowman today! Then hang as winter decor or place in a scrapbook to remember that fun, crafty afternoon.
Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share, if you decide to recreate our snowman with white cotton balls on paper craft! You can always find us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see! #gluedtomycrafts
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A kids craft tutorial for this fun and easy cotton ball snowman! This snowy day craft is a great way to keep your kids entertained!
Craft Supplies:
- Free Snowman Template Printable
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- White Cotton Balls
- Colored Craft Felt or Cardstock Paper
- Craft Scissors
- School Glue
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Directions:
- First download and print the free snowman printable on white cardstock paper.
- If desired – go ahead and cut out the snowman from the printable {like we did.} OR you can leave him just as is. This step is totally optional!
- Now you are ready to start building your snowman. Squirt some school glue all over the inside of the snowman template.
- Have children place cotton balls on top of the glue, until the snowman is filled in.
- While they are working on that, cut out other snowman features from either craft felt or cardstock. Think black hat, carrot nose and of course, warm scarf!
- To finish off the Cotton Ball Snowman craft, glue the newly made cutout pieces in place on top of the cotton balls.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display proudly!!!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Cotton Ball Snowman Cupcake
If you are looking for even MORE winter themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts below. And “if” you decide to make today’s craft idea, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts
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- Cotton Ball Melted Snowman
- Cupcake Liner Snowy Tree
Cotton Ball Snowman
- White Cardstock Paper
- White Cotton Balls
- Orange Craft Felt
- Black Craft Felt
Instructions
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- If desired - go ahead and cut out the snowman from the printable {like we did.} OR you can leave him just as is. This step is totally optional!
- Now you are ready to start building your snowman. Squirt some school glue all over the inside of the snowman template.
- Have children place cotton balls on top of the glue, until the snowman is filled in.
- While they are working on that, cut out other snowman features from either craft felt or cardstock. Think black hat, carrot nose and of course, warm scarf!
- To finish off the Cotton Ball Snowman craft, glue the newly made cutout pieces in place on top of the cotton balls.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display proudly!!!
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