Can we just talk about how adorable these little snowmen turned out?! Between their colorful felt scarves, fluffy pom-pom earmuffs, rosy cheeks, and silly googly eyes, I can hardly stand the cuteness. And the best part? They’re made from recycled toilet paper rolls! Yep, those empty cardboard tubes you’ve been tossing in the trash are about to become the cutest little winter decorations.
If you’re looking for a cheap and easy Christmas craft for kids, this one checks all the boxes! You only need a handful of basic craft supplies, most of which you probably already have stuffed in a drawer somewhere. Save up a few empty toilet paper rolls, break out the paint and glue, and you’ve got yourself a fun afternoon activity that doesn’t cost much of anything. Perfect for keeping those little hands busy during Christmas break!
Supplies Needed
- toilet paper rolls
- white paint & brush
- scissors & craft glue
- felt
- pipe cleaners
- pom-poms
- googly eyes
- markers or paint pens for decorating
Step 1Start by cleaning up your toilet paper rolls and removing any leftover bits of paper. Next, give each roll a nice coat of white paint. You’ll probably need two or more coats for full coverage, so be sure to let the paint dry between each one.
Step 2While the paint is drying, let’s make an adorable little scarf out of felt! Cut a long, thin strip of felt and wrap it around your snowman. Don’t worry about making it too long just yet! Tie the scarf around his neck and secure it with a dab of glue. Then, trim the ends to your desired length and cut a few little notches to give the scarf some cute fringe.
Step 3Time to make those cute little earmuffs! Cut a piece of pipe cleaner about 3 inches long and bend it into an arch. Glue each end to the upper sides of the toilet paper roll, right where your snowman’s ears would be. Attach a fluffy pom-pom to each side to cover the ends of the pipe cleaner. Adorable!
Step 4Now let’s bring your snowman to life! Add some cute little coal buttons, a smile, a carrot nose, and rosy cheeks using markers or even small pieces of construction paper. And don’t forget the googly eyes! After all, your little snowman needs to see how adorable he is.
These cute little snowmen are such a fun way to spend a chilly afternoon at home with the kids over the holidays. Make a whole family of them to display on a shelf, line them up on a windowsill, or let the kids give them to grandparents as sweet homemade Christmas gifts. They’re inexpensive, easy enough for little crafters, and almost too cute to put away when Christmas is over!
Want to make your little snowmen even cuter? Give them a pair of skis! Simply paint two popsicle sticks in your favorite color and glue them to the bottom of your snowman. Now he’s all bundled up and ready to hit the slopes! This fun little addition gives your snowman even more personality and makes him look like he’s headed off on a snowy winter adventure. How cute is that?!
This easy winter craft is a fun way to keep kids busy on a chilly afternoon without spending much money on supplies. Let the kids mix and match their favorite colors and give each snowman its own silly personality.
If you like this easy Christmas craft for kids, you’re going to love these Snowy Pinecone Owls made with cotton balls!
These Cute Popsicle Stick Snowmen are also hard to resist with their fuzzy pipe cleaner hats.
