How to Make a Clothespin Snowman

Children and adults love to make Christmas crafts together. The clothespin snowman ornament is wonderful for children to work on because the concept is simple, and it is a safe and creative craft. Share in your children's Christmas spirit by learning how to make a clothespin snowman.

Things You'll Need

• Clothespins
• Craft spools
• White and black paint
• Black felt
• Red and green yarn
• Black marker
• Gold cord

Instructions

1. Determine how many wooden clothespins you need. Paint each clothespin white and set it aside to dry.

2. Get a package of small, wooden spools used for crafts. Remove one spool for each clothespin you have painted. Paint the wooden spools black.

3. Glue a small square of black felt to the top of the clothespin. This forms the brim of the snowman's hat. Take a painted spool and glue it to the felt, to finish the snowman's hat.

4. Take a 3-inch piece of red yarn, and a 3-inch piece of green yarn, and twist them together. Wrap the yarn around the clothespin where the round top meets the long piece to create the snowman's scarf.

5. Use a medium-point black felt marker to draw a face and button dots on the snowman.

6. Obtain a 3-inch piece of gold cord and make a loop. Glue the ends to the back of the snowman's neck so you can hang your snowman from your Christmas tree.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't have yarn, you can also use thin ribbon to make a decorative scarf.

Resources

• ChristmasCraftKit.com shows kid-friendly handmade crafts.