Yarn Ball Snowman

Hello Friends!  I bet you’ve noticed I’ve taken a bit of a blogging break for the month of December.  I just want to have time with my boys during this magical time of year.  I know that one day they will be older and not want to do crafts, decorate gingerbread houses, and read holiday stories on the sofa.  A few weeks ago, I shared this cute Yarn Ball Snowman craft my boys helped me make over on Sugar Bee Crafts…perfect for the Holidays and all winter.  I LOVE decor that is not specific to Christmas and can be left out all winter….especially Snowmen!

How would you like to learn how I made this fun Snowman?  Bonus- Your kids can help!  My boys each assisted in creating their own Snowman and are so proud to have them displayed in their rooms. Supplies…Basically, you need 3 sizes of Styrofoam balls, white yarn, a hot glue gun, and embellishments.

I added a little hot glue to the ball and started wrapping the yarn around.  I wrapped it in all different directions until the ball was completely covered.  Then I knotted off the end of the yarn.

I stacked the balls to look like a Snowman and glued them together with hot glue.

Now to embellish…

Buttons for eyes and buttons on the middle section…

The broken tip of an orange crayon for the nose…

A scrap of fabric tied around his neck for a scarf…

Sticks for arms…I just stuck them right into the Styrofoam ball…

For the hat, I cut A circle of black cardstock.  Then I rolled a strip of black cardstock and glued it to the circle.  The glitter band is glitter washi tape and helps hide the glue strip. Set him in a cute tea cup or creamer pitcher and enjoy all winter long!

If you liked this idea, you may also like…

{Yarn Wrapped Monogram Ornament}  {Candy Countdown to Christmas}

 Hope you’re enjoying the season as much as I am!