Hey there, crafty parents and caregivers! Winter’s on its way, and you know what that means – it’s time to get your craft on with the kiddos. And we’ve got just the project to kick off the season in style: the Dollar Store Snowman Gnome Craft.
Using just a handful of affordable supplies like craft sticks, ribbon, and a trusty mop from your local Dollar Store, you can create this adorable Snowman Gnome with your little ones in a speedy 30 minutes. It’s a fun, budget-friendly way to sprinkle some winter magic into your home decor while making cherished memories with the kids. So, grab your crafting essentials, round up the youngsters, and let’s embark on this whimsical snowman adventure!
Are you ready for some fun? Grab your crafting essentials, round up the youngsters, and let’s embark on this whimsical snowman adventure!
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Dollar Store Snowman Gnome Craft Materials:
- Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Store
- Wooden Snowflakes – Dollar Store
- Cotton Mop Head – Dollar Store
- Glitter Glue, Iridescent – Dollar Store
- Rhinestones, Self-Adhesive – Dollar Store
- Acrylic Craft Paint – White, Black, Orange
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Gingham Ribbon, Black and White – Dollar Store
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Ruler
Dollar Store Snowman Gnome Craft Instructions:
STEP 1
Gather all supplies. To create the Snowman’s hat, line up five jumbo craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the hat and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Flip the hat over and glue one jumbo craft stick to the hat base to create the brim.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP 2
Basecoat the entire snowman’s hat with black acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP 3
Basecoat a wooden snowflake with white acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary. Apply iridescent glitter glue to the surface of the snowflake.
STEP 4
Trim a jumbo wooden craft stick into a three-inch long carrot shape with scissors.
Paint the carrot nose with orange acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP 5
Cut approximately 24 individual strings from the cotton mop head with scissors. Flip the Snowman hat over and attach 12 cotton mop head strings along the base of the bottom wooden craft stick with a glue gun and glue sticks. Glue 12 additional cotton mop headstrings on a second layer.
STEP 6
Measure and cut a six-inch length of black and white gingham ribbon. Attach the ribbon hat band to the front with a glue gun and glue sticks, then secure the ribbon ends to the back of the hat.
STEP 7
Flip the hat back over and attach the carrot nose to the Snowman’s beard with a glue gun and glue sticks to create a gnome. To finish, glue the wooden snowflake to the hat band. Accent the snowflake with a clear self-adhesive rhinestone.
Create this frosty Snowman Gnome to work on shapes, cutting, coloring and counting with the kiddos. Make learning FUN on a snow day!
Print the Tutorial:
Dollar Store Snowman Gnome Craft
Using craft sticks, ribbon, and a mop from the Dollar Store, create this quick and easy Snowman Gnome with the kiddos in just 30 minutes.
Materials
- Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Store
- Wooden Snowflakes – Dollar Store
- Cotton Mop Head – Dollar Store
- Glitter Glue, Iridescent – Dollar Store
- Rhinestones, Self-Adhesive – Dollar Store
- Acrylic Craft Paint – White, Black, Orange
- Gingham Ribbon, Black and White – Dollar Store
Tools
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Ruler
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
Instructions
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. To create the Snowman’s hat, line up five jumbo craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the hat and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Flip hat over and glue one jumbo craft stick to the hat base to create the brim.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP TWO
Basecoat the entire snowman’s hat with black acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP THREE
Basecoat a wooden snowflake with white acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary. Apply iridescent glitter glue to the surface of the snowflake.
STEP FOUR
Trim a jumbo wooden craft stick into a three-inch long carrot shape with scissors. Paint the carrot nose with orange acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP FIVE
Cut approximately 24 individual strings from the cotton mop head with scissors. Flip the Snowman hat over and attach 12 cotton mop head strings along the base of the bottom wooden craft stick with a glue gun and glue sticks. Glue 12 additional cotton mop head strings on a second layer.
STEP SIX
Measure and cut a six-inch length of black and white gingham ribbon. Attach the ribbon hat band to the front with a glue gun and glue sticks, then secure the ribbon ends to the back of the hat.
STEP SEVEN
Flip the hat back over and attach the carrot nose to the Snowman’s beard with a glue gun and glue sticks to create a gnome. To finish, glue the wooden snowflake to the hat band. Accent the snowflake with a clear self-adhesive rhinestone.
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