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    Home » gift ideas » Jolly DIY Snowmen Ornaments Using Junk Drawer Finds

    Jolly DIY Snowmen Ornaments Using Junk Drawer Finds

    Modified: Sep 23, 2023 by Kathy Owen
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    See how easy it is to create DIY snowmen ornaments using items from your junk drawer, hubby’s toolbox, the thrift store, wherever you store the small junky stuff.

    Today is Thrift Store Decor Day and my snowmen ornaments are going to give my tour mates a run for their money. Just throwing it out there. You can put these cute little men together using any number of things.

    diy snowman ornament made from poker chips

    Look at this little cutie I made using a single checker and a sewing machine bobbin. You will never believe what I used for his top hat. See if you can guess before you get to the tutorial below.

    Jolly DIY Snowmen Ornaments Junk Drawer Crafts

    How To Make DIY Snowmen Ornaments

    I made a whole host (gaggle....pride.....flock....I crack me up sometimes) of snowmen using everything from metal washers to door hardware to poker chips.

    items from the thrfit store and junk drawer for making snowmen ornaments

    Gather Supplies For The Snowmen Ornaments

    When I came up with the snowman ornament idea I went through the workshop gathering things I thought might work for the ornaments.

    how to make snowman Christmas tree ornaments using reclaimed and upcycled items

    Then I started putting items together seeing what worked best according to size and type of junky piece.

    use inexpensive white spray paint to make snowman ornaments

    Spray Paint The Snowmen Parts

    I found this budget spray paint on my paint shelf. Only white I had and it worked perfectly. I sprayed the pieces front and back then laid them out again to see how I felt about the combinations. Still works for me.

    use hot glue to put ornaments together

    Glue The Snowmen Together

    I used hot glue to put everything together. That glue gun is so ugly but it works. I bought a fancy one a few years ago and don’t like it nearly as well. It just sits on the shelf.

    add twine or decorative string to hang ornaments

    Add Hangers To The Snowmen Ornaments

    I used twine and decorative cord for the ornament hanger. I learned a long time ago to use popsicle sticks, toothpicks or something similar when working with hot glue. I have no fingerprints left due to hot, hot glue.

    think outside the box when putting recycled crafts together

    I told you guys earlier that you wouldn’t be able to guess what I used to make the black hat and I bet I was right. I cut a hat shape out of sticky back rubber/foam wall protectors. Then I just stuck it on his head. Genius huh??

    Add Accessories To The Snowmen Ornaments

    make a snowman top hat using a recycled Christmas Card

    For the larger snowman I found an old Christmas card (always save cards) and cut a hat from it. The red is so pretty. This snowman is made out of a mason jar lid and a door knob something?

    reclaimed hardware snowman ornament

    Some of the pieces I used to make the snowmen had more surface for the hot glue to adhere to and some of them had very little like the two parts I used for this snowman.

    Hang Ornaments On The Tree

    tiny snowman ornament made from stainless steel washers

    I used two different sizes metal washers to make the simple snowman above. The red and white cord is from Target. A purchase I made a couple of years ago.

    diy snowman made from poker chips

    Do you think this “snowman” looks like an Owl? I do but the JTS said it looked like a snowman to him.

    I added a bit of pizazz to a few of the guys with different accessories. I don’t know if you would call eyes an accessory, I have a thing for googly eyes, and sisal rope, and faux succulents.

    jolly diy snowman Christmas tree ornament

    To accessorize this snowman I added a sparkly pipe cleaner scarf. All of this stuff was in the workshop. I didn’t head to the store for anything special. The “head” of this snowman is some kind of rubber fitting.

    ball jar lid snowman Christmas ornament diy

    The simple snowman above is made out of that door knob part I don’t the name of and a mason jar lid ring.

    how to make a snowman ornament from recycled items

    The ornaments can be used on gift wrapped packages, candle holders, all sorts of things. Make some to give as gifts.

    junk items make fun snowmen ornaments

    I made a bunch of snowmen in no time at all. Make gifts for everyone or have your own snowman ornament tree this year.

    snowmen ornaments

    Find my other DIY Christmas Ornaments here........Teacup Ornaments.....Silver Bell Ornaments......Vintage Card Ornaments.

    Which DIY snowman ornament was your favorite? I’m partial to the washer one and the black top hat guy. Time to take the Thrift Store Decor Tour. Just click the pink text links below the “before” makeovers photo collage…..

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    As always thanks for being here and have a great day, Kathy

    Kathy Owen
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    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.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sandi Allen

      November 23, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      Wow! These are so adorable! How creative! I Love them!

    2. Donna via Funky Junk Interiors

      November 22, 2019 at 7:41 pm

      Sweetest junk snowmen in the land! Love the bits and pieces you turned into junk magic Kathy!

      I'm featuring these cuties this weekend on DIY Salvaged Junk 502. Thanks for bringing them over!

      • Kathy Owen

        November 22, 2019 at 9:48 pm

        Thanks Donna! I'll be sure and visit.

    3. Christy @ Our Southern Home

      November 21, 2019 at 7:24 pm

      Kathy,
      These are adorable. You never cease to amaze me with your creativity!

    4. Audra @ Renewed Projects

      November 16, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      What a fun idea! And I love your verbage: junk drawer crafts, as I have a few of those! lol Its fun to go "shopping" in my own craft room. I literally have a drawer of metal pieces. I find them everywhere, the parking lot ground, in the dirt, leftover elements from deconstructing larger items. Its vast enough to create an adorable snowman army! The wiggly eye snowman made me smile. Those eyes give him a whimsical personality.

    5. Sarah Ramberg

      November 14, 2019 at 6:44 am

      Love, love, LOVE these!! Such a great idea with adorably junky results!

    6. Naomi S

      November 13, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      What a cute idea, Kathy! My favorite is the little guy with the black top hat. I can't wait to go through my junk drawer!

    7. Lola Fields

      November 13, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      This are so cute!

    8. Maryann

      November 13, 2019 at 11:57 am

      So creative & SO CUTE!!!

    9. Kristin salazar

      November 13, 2019 at 9:57 am

      I had no idea where this project was going and I love the outcome, so cute!

      • Kathy Owen

        November 13, 2019 at 10:11 am

        I know! Thanks Kristin

    10. Pam @ House Of Hawthornes

      November 13, 2019 at 9:39 am

      Well, I can not resist the checker one. He looks like he's King Of The Snowmen! But they are all pretty darn cute!

      • Kathy Owen

        November 13, 2019 at 10:11 am

        Thanks Pam

    11. Marie

      November 13, 2019 at 9:16 am

      Kathy, your junk snowmen are so stink'n ADORABLE! Had me guessing how the heck you made that hat - very clever. Pinned 🙂

      • Kathy Owen

        November 13, 2019 at 9:17 am

        Thank You Marie!

    12. JoAnn Heard

      November 13, 2019 at 8:30 am

      Hard to choose a favorite. I love them all and probably have stuff around here to make some myself. Very imaginative!!!

      • Kathy Owen

        November 13, 2019 at 8:33 am

        Thank you JoAnn!

    13. gail

      November 13, 2019 at 8:14 am

      My Favorite?

      The little guy with the googly eyes! 🙂

      You really got clever with the hats, great job!

      sharing on pinterest and facebook.

      gail

      • Kathy Owen

        November 13, 2019 at 8:24 am

        Thanks Gail!

    14. Karen

      November 13, 2019 at 6:09 am

      I love the snowmen! Great idea to search for items in the junk drawer. Now, let me get busy 🙂

      • Kathy Owen

        November 13, 2019 at 8:24 am

        Thank you Karen

    15. Rose Lefebvre

      November 13, 2019 at 4:19 am

      Really cute idea! You could even use the idea to make angels!

      • Kathy Owen

        November 13, 2019 at 8:25 am

        I could use this idea for angels. Thanks Rose!

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