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Mini Snowman Ornament

Written by Donna Budzynski | Nov 28, 2017 10:15:00 PM

Make an adorable mini snowman ornament for your gifts, tree or add to a card! 

Made by: Donna Budzynski
Time: 25 minutes
Level: Beginner

Here's what you need:

  • Glue Dots® Ultra-Thin Dots™
  • Glue Lines
  • Glue Dots® Micro Dots
  • Wood Craft Sticks 2 sizes – 4 ½" x ½" and 2.56" x 0.37"
  • Mini Black Buttons
  • Red Jute
  • Natural Jute
  • Cardstock White, Orange
  • Embellishments – Snowflakes or gems
  • Deco Art Americana Paint – Lamp Black, Snow (Titanium) White
  • Black Marker
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Scissors
  • Paint Brush

Here's what you do:

Trim white cardstock 1" x 3".

Using Ultra-Thin Dots adhere cardstock to sticks, just on one side.

Trim jute to about 4". This will let ornament hang about 2".

Add Ultra-Thin Dots to the back of cardstock and wood sticks. 

Adhere jute to top of the Glue Dots and then adhere wooden sticks over the top.

Using Glue Lines, adhere smaller wood stick horizontally for brim of hat.

Paint the lower half of snowman white and the hat and brim black. Let dry.

Tip: Paint everything first to make it less messy for younger children.

Cut small triangle nose from orange cardstock. Use Micro Dots to adhere eyes and nose.

Wrap and tie red jute around snowman.

Use a black marker and make dots for mouth.

Use gems, flowers or snowflakes to embellish hat.

Tip: On the back, use a black marker to write name and year.

~Donna