The jolly ‘ole man is STUCK in the chimney but not in a bad way! Today’s he’s helping us out on this adorable Mixed Media Santa In The Chimney art project idea!

We are combining several different elements and a FREE printable for you to take advantage of, to make this kid craft idea come to life within minutes! And like always – it’s super easy to recreate, just how we like it on Glued To My Crafts!!!

Whether you follow our steps below or go a little off the beaten path with your own touches, we hope our DIY idea sparks something within you and your child today!

We are heading towards those last few days before Christmas and you don’t want to miss out on the holiday fun with this one!

Let’s BUILD a chimney together for our Santa friend! FInd all the steps, materials AND free printable below! Happy crafting from your friends at Glued To My Crafts!!! Don’t forget to share your pictures on your Facebook page when you are done! #gluedtomycrafts

Mixed Media Santa In The Chimney Craft Supplies:

Free Santa Chimney Printable {download HERE}
White Cardstock
Color Printer
Kitchen Sponges
Craft Scissors
Craft Paint {in TWO different shades of brown}
Small Paper Plate
Brown Cardstock
Glue Stick
Black Sharpie Marker
optional – gold glitter

Directions:

First download and print the free chimney printable above. Print it in color on some simple white cardstock. You only need ONE printable per craft. Set it aside.
Next grab your paper plate, craft paint, kitchen sponge and scissors.
Using the scissors, cut out a long rectangle from the kitchen sponge, as well as a small square. These will be your “stamps” to make the chimney come to life.
Now squirt your two colors of brown craft paint on the paper plate.
One by one, dip your newly made sponge pieces in the paint and then press them on the printable, under Santa. Just like bricks, we are going to layer them to look like a chimney under him.
Alternate your stamped “bricks” and continue on until there’s a full chimney under Santa.
When done, set aside your sponges and paper plate. Discard them after the craft.
If desired – sprinkle some gold glitter on the wet paint of your craft, for an added holiday touch. This is totally optional though!
Now grab your brown cardstock, black marker, scissors and glue stick.
Cut off a long rectangular piece that will be the “roof” of our craft. Go ahead and secure that to your decorate paper with the stamped chimney, towards the bottom of the paper.
Finally, to finish the Mixed Media Santa in a Chimney craft, use the black Sharpie marker to draw on some “roof tiles” and give your brown cardstock some dimension.
Then set it all aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly for ALL to see!