
Are you looking for a fun and creative craft idea that combines the chilly charm of winter with the sweetness of Valentine’s Day? This Coffee Filter Melted Snowman craft is the perfect project!
It’s adorable, easy to make, and can be personalized with colors, designs, and heartfelt messages. Whether it’s a classroom activity, a weekend craft project, or a snow replacement on a snowless day, this craft will spark joy and creativity in kids of all ages.
This “You Melt My Heart” project is not just about making a cute snowman—it’s about creating memories, developing fine motor skills, and celebrating the warmth of love during these frosty months. Here’s how to get started!
Craft Supplies:
Before you begin, gather these materials for your Coffee Filter Melted Snowman craft. Most of these items are likely sitting in your craft supplies already!
- YOU MELT MY HEART PRINTABLE – on our landing page
- Blue Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Large, White Coffee Filters
- Crayons or Coloring Pencils
- School Glue or Glue Stick
- Scissors
- Embellishments
Having everything prepared beforehand helps maintain focus and reduces disruptions. The simplicity of the required materials makes this craft accessible and budget-friendly, ideal for spontaneous creative sessions.
Directions:
Follow these simple steps to create your melted snowman craft with kids. Don’t forget to have fun and get creative along the way!
- First download and print the FREE you melt my heart template listed above, on a single piece of white cardstock paper. You will need to print ONE for each craft you want to do with your child.
- Have kids use crayons to color in the hat, arms, heart and nose portions in the printable.
- Trim them all out, along with the wording.
- Now help your child flatten out a single coffee filter and glue it to the center of the blue cardstock paper.
- Follow that up by helping them glue their cutouts on top as well.
- At this point in time they can add any other embellishments they see fit.
- Once done decorating, set aside to let it all dry completely.
- When the snowman is completely dry, it’s time to display it proudly.
And remember—there’s no right or wrong way to create this craft. Encourage kids to make their snowmen unique!
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What makes this craft so special? It’s versatile, affordable, and kid-friendly! Kids love the humor of a “melted snowman,” and tying it to Valentine’s Day with the message “You Melt My Heart” makes it doubly fun and meaningful.
On that note, we hope this “You Melt My Heart” craft idea adds some joy and creativity to your winter season! Whether you’re warming up with this inside on a snowy day or celebrating Valentine’s Day with a handmade twist, this project is sure to leave smiles all around!
