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Snowman Ornament
designed by Craft Marketing Connections, Inc.

Snowman ornament The only thing square about this adorable snowman are the shapes used to create him. This craft can be my by kids with the help of an adult.

You will need:

Forster® Jumbo Woodsies Too, XXL Square
Forster® Jumbo Woodsies Too, XL Square
Forster® Woodsies Too, Large Square
Forster® Woodsies, Small Teardrop
Forster® Woodsies, Small Circles, 2
Wire, Ice Blue, 22 Gauge
Forster® Hand Drill & Drill Bit
DecoArt Americana® Acrylics, Titanium White
DecoArt Americana® Acrylics, Lamp Black
DecoArt Americana® Acrylics, Peaches ‘n Cream
DecoArt Americana® Acrylics, Wisteria
DecoArt Americana® Acrylics, Taffy Cream
DecoArt Craft Twinkles®, Crystal
Chalk, Light Blue
DecoArt Acrylic Spray Sealer
Loew Cornell® Flat Paintbrush
Craft Glue
Black Permanent Fine Tip Marker
Ruler
Pencil



If you make this project we'd love to see it! Just send your photos and comments to the editor and it may get published on this page!

What you do

Paint all squares with White, teardrop with Peaches ‘n Cream, one circle with Wisteria and one circle with Taffy Cream. Let dry.

Apply chalk along edges of base with dry paintbrush. Spray with sealer to seal chalk. Let dry.

Drill a hole ¾-inch down and ¼-inch from each side of top corners of XL square. Layer and glue Woodsies pieces together as shown, making sure not to cover drilled holes. Use marker to add details for snowman face, nose and buttons. Apply Crystal Craft Twinkles in a wavy pattern along top and bottom of snowman.

Bend and shape 5-inch length of wire in a wavy pattern. Thread one end through one hole leaving a 2-inch tail and twist wire together. Repeat for other end of wire in other hole.

Tip: Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.

Let paint dry between coats and before adding any details. Wash paintbrush following manufacturer’s instructions before changing paint colors.

About the Author
Project idea courtesy of Michaels, the Arts & Crafts Store. For more ideas or to find your local store visit their website by clicking here or call 1-800-MICHAELS.

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