[Childcare] Cute and rotund! Snowman craft ideas
Does it snow where you live?
I imagine some of you live in areas where heavy snowfall makes shoveling a challenge, while others have only seen snow on TV or in photos.
Still, no matter who you are, when you hear “snowman,” you probably picture a cute, round, chubby little snowman.
In this article, I’d like to share ideas for making these adorable snowmen.
We’ve included a wide range—from quick and easy projects to ideas you can take your time with—so please give them a try!
Note: Since the items made by children are treated as works, we refer to them as “creations” in the text.
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[Childcare] Cute and round! Snowman craft ideas (1–10)
Snowman made from empty lactic acid bacteria drink containers

The tiny snowman is adorable! Here’s an idea for making a snowman using an empty lactic acid drink container.
What you’ll need: an empty lactic acid drink container, scissors, batting, double-sided tape, yarn, a toilet paper roll core, rhinestone stickers, a permanent marker, embroidery thread, craft glue, beads, and blush.
First, remove the label from the drink container.
Apply double-sided tape to a piece of cut batting and wrap it around the container.
Next, use yarn to make the snowman’s scarf and hat.
Finally, color the rhinestone stickers with a permanent marker and attach them to make the eyes and nose.
Cut and glue on embroidery thread for the mouth, and attach beads like buttons to finish.
Adding a touch of blush makes it even cuter.
Snowman Christmas wreath

Make your own original wreath in your favorite colors! Here’s a snowman Christmas wreath.
You’ll need twelve 2.5 cm decoration balls, floral wire, rhinestone stickers, and thread.
First, string the decoration balls onto the floral wire and form a ring, then twist the wire to secure it.
Choosing your favorite colors will make it even more fun.
Next, decorate by sticking the rhinestone stickers onto the decoration balls.
Finally, tie two white decoration balls together with thread to make a snowman, attach the thread to the wreath, and you’re done.
Snowman lampshade

Warm your heart with a cozy glow! Introducing a snowman lampshade.
You’ll need water balloons, shoji paper, a paper cup, and craft glue.
First, inflate two water balloons.
Next, tear the shoji paper into pieces and stick them onto the balloons using a mixture of craft glue and water, then let them dry.
Be sure not to cover the balloon’s mouth area with paper.
Finally, pop the balloons and make a hole at the bottom of the body for the light.
Glue the body and head together with craft glue to finish.
Add a yarn scarf and face parts made from construction paper to make it even cuter!
[Childcare] Cute and round! Snowman craft ideas (11–20)
Snowman made with tissue paper

Crumple up your favorite color of tissue paper! Here’s a snowman craft idea using tissue paper.
You’ll need a paper plate, tissue paper, glue, scissors, crayons, and construction paper.
First, fold the paper plate in half and cut out the inside.
Next, tear the tissue paper, roll it into balls, and glue them onto the plate.
Lastly, draw a face on a circle cut from construction paper and stick it onto the plate to finish! It’s perfect for infants’ crafts, and you can adapt it for preschoolers too.
Try making it together while brainstorming ideas with the kids.
Rolling snowman

Make it with a toilet paper roll! Here’s an idea for a rolling snowman.
You’ll need toilet paper rolls, origami paper, round stickers, scissors, glue, and double-sided tape.
First, cut a toilet paper roll in half and cover it with white origami paper.
Next, attach the toilet paper rolls together with double-sided tape.
Finally, stick round stickers on as buttons and draw the face with a pen—you’re done! It’s even cuter if you add a hat made from origami paper.
Snowman made with a towel

You can still use it as a towel after displaying it! Here’s an idea for making a snowman out of a towel.
What you’ll need: a towel measuring 33 cm by 35 cm, hair ties, ribbon, rubber bands, scissors, socks, rhinestone stickers, and a pen.
First, fold the towel, then roll it up tightly from one end.
Next, secure the center of the towel with a hair tie and tie a ribbon around it.
Finally, add a hat made from a cut sock, rhinestone stickers for the eyes, and flower-motif stickers for the buttons—and you’re done!
Snowman snow globe made from a plastic bottle

Here’s how to make a snow globe with a snowman using a plastic bottle.
You’ll need: a paper cup, a plastic bottle, colored construction paper, round stickers, pom-pom balls, copier paper, tape, colored pens, a hole punch, scissors, and glue.
First, cut a snowman out of the construction paper and glue it onto the paper cup.
Decorate it with white round stickers to look like falling snow.
Next, put the pom-pom balls and the round pieces made with the hole punch into the plastic bottle, then fill it with water.
Finally, place the plastic bottle inside the paper cup to set it, and you’re done!


