Yep, I know it’s just October but DIYer’s start making Christmas crafts several months before the holidays. We have to start early so the tree trimmings are ready for the big day. Also spending time crafting keeps us busy and out of trouble (mostly).
The Christmas ornament I made over the weekend is part of our yearly 31 Days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments. This is one of my favorite seasonal tours because it’s a great place to find inspiration.
The Snowmen Ornaments took no time at all to make. Waiting on the spray paint to dry was the time-consuming part, but I can always find things to do while the paint dries. I’m not one to sit around and watch paint dry. No downtime for me. Time for the tutorial.
Snowman Handmade Christmas Ornament Tutorial:
Supplies:
Ball Jar Lids
RustOleum Gray Primer Spray Paint
White Spray Paint
DAP Rapid Fuse
Wiggly Eyes
Twine
Orange Flower for nose/or similar item
project supplies
Step 1. Prime the jar lids with RustOleum Gray Primer.
Step 2. Spray the jar lids with flat white spray paint.
Step 3. After the paint dries stick on the googly/wiggly adhesive eyes.
Step 4. Adhere the orange nose with DAP RapidFuse.
I cut petal pieces from an artificial orange flower stem for the nose. To adhere the “nose” to the lid I applied DAP RapidFuse and held the “nose” in place with a wood applicator for 20 seconds to set.
Step 5. Add twine for hanging the ornament.
I applied the twine using the same process as for the nose.
And that’s all there was to it. The kids will love these ornaments. Who doesn’t love googly eyes? They make me smile every time.
Take the blog hop by clicking the photos below. Have a great day and I’ll see you tomorrow.
Day 1 - The Silly Pearl :: Day 2 -Yesterday on Tuesday
Day 3 - Cupcakes and Crinoline :: Day 4 - An Extraordinary Day
Day 5 - Knick of Time :: Day 6 - Pet Scribbles :: Day 7 - Simply Kelly Designs
Day 8 - Town and Country Living :: Day 9 - Petticoat JUNKtion
Day 10 - The Everyday Home :: Day 11 - Up on Tippy Toes
Day 12 - Remodelando la Casa :: Day 13 - DIY 180 :: Day 14 - 504 Main
Day 15 - Sum of their Stories :: Day 16 - At Home with Jemma
Day 17 - The Kim Six Fix :: Day 18 - Shabby Art Boutique
Day 19 - Morena's Corner :: Day 20 - My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Day 21 - Our Southern Home :: Day 22 - Domestically Speaking
Day 23 - The Crafting Nook :: Day 24 - Sweet Pea
Day 25 - Dukes and Duchesses :: Day 26 - Heathered Nest
Day 27 - Lovely Etc. Day 28 - Stone Gable Blog :: Day 29 - Mod Podge Rocks
Day 30 - Running with a Glue Gun :: Day 31 - All Things Heart and Home
Author: Kathy Owen (Petticoat Junktion)
Kathy is the founder of PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, old hardware, rusty stuff, and thrifty finds into unique home décor. Kathy’s projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Read more about Kathy here.
JaneEllen Jones
Wow Kathy, you weren't kidding, these are so simple, quick (despite paint drying time)and pretty inexpensive to make.
Am hoping to be in craft show close to home on Dec. 10th. Missed it last year due to having right shoulder replaced. Don't want to miss fun this year.
These ornaments are also so darned cute. love them, hope buyers at show will too. Getting several ideas from this block party. Ornaments need to be quick and inexpensive to make besides being really cute.
Hope all well for you, keeping busy I imagine.
Have wonderful Fall week
Carrie
I love how cute and simple these are! I may just have to make these with my little guy.
Amy Anderson
Kathy these are SO cute! I absolutely love them! Want to make with my niece 😀
heather
These are great. Super easy, super cute. Perfect combo.
Laura / Pet Scribbles
I love these adorable snowmen! Using the flower petals for the noses is genius!
easypeasylifematters
Can't get over how adorable these are, and love how easy they are to make! 🙂
Carol
very cute idea!
Antonella | White House Crafts
Very cute ornaments! So easy to make as well. I hope you will share them with us at The Crafty Corner link party!
Kim~madeinaday
Simple & cute my favorite way to decorate~Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned & Sharing on G+! Have a great week!
Kim
Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique
What sweet little snowmen ornaments!
This would be a great project to complete with kids too. Have pinned.
Mary Beth
Kathy, these are adorable! I have a collection of snowman ornaments and I think I need to make these to add to it. Also, I love the nose...such a great idea. xo
Mitsyana
How cute are these?! Too cute!! I think my kids could make these with mommy!
Kelly of Simply Kelly Designs
I love how easy these are to make! I'll probably make some with my kids.
Malia
Hi Kathy, your snowmen are super cute! Love the "nose"!
Vanessa
I love snowmen. Snowmen are the ornaments I use on my tree every year. Every year I say I am going to get rid of the snowmen but they make me happy. I love them. LOL, thanks for the inspiration.
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking
Those are so adorably cute!!!!
Julie
These are SO sweet, I love the idea of a petal for a nose - so clever and inventive.
Diane @ An Extraordinary Day
Oh how cute!! How did you ever think to use a flower for the noses? Genius!
I'm so happy you joined us for the 31 days, Kathy!!
Paula
What a cute ornament! I have some young friends who would love to make these with me.
Cristina
Love them. So easy! And those noses are perfect!
Jemma
Love this Christmas project! These will be perfect to make with the family when they come home for Christmas!
Jemma
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living
These are just too cute! I think I need to make these with the grandkids. They'll love them!
Barbara Garrett
So, so cute, my friend. These would be perfect to make for weekend crafting with the Grands. They would love these. <3