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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

kids snowman christmas card

This project is intended for kids ages 3+. This clever pop-up snowman card is the perfect craft to make for a special person. Simple supplies come together to make an adorable card.
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Print Project

Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out all the pieces.

Step 2

Trace the mitten shape onto red construction paper, the hat onto black construction paper and the two circles onto white construction paper. Trace four of the snowman's body onto white construction paper. Cut out all the pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Fold a piece of blue construction paper in half.

Step 4

Glue the mitten onto the front of the card. Line up the bottom right side of the mitten with the bottom right edge of the card. Then, glue the snowball (the largest circle) onto the mitten.

Step 5

Write a message, such as "Let it Snow" on the snowball and add detail to the mitten if desired with the markers.

Step 6

Fold the four snowman bodies in half vertically. Glue them back to back, then glue the remaining two sides into the middle of the card on the fold. Fold the card and press to make sure the snowman is adhering to the inside of the card. Now, open the card and glue the snowman's head and hat in place.

Step 7

Draw on the snowman's face, add arms and a scarf with markers.

Step 8

Draw white snowflakes in the background behind the snowman with a white crayon.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Jumbo Elmer's® Disappearing Purple School Glue Stick

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    $4.99
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    Crayola® Boxed Crayons, 24ct.

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    $2.49
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    Rainbow 9" x 12" Construction Paper by Creatology™, Assorted Sheets

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    • Color: Assorted
    • Size: 9" x 12"
    • Count: 50
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    20 Colour Round Tip Washable Marker Set by Creatology®

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    $6.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

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You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out all the pieces.

Step 2

Trace the mitten shape onto red construction paper, the hat onto black construction paper and the two circles onto white construction paper. Trace four of the snowman's body onto white construction paper. Cut out all the pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Fold a piece of blue construction paper in half.

Step 4

Glue the mitten onto the front of the card. Line up the bottom right side of the mitten with the bottom right edge of the card. Then, glue the snowball (the largest circle) onto the mitten.

Step 5

Write a message, such as "Let it Snow" on the snowball and add detail to the mitten if desired with the markers.

Step 6

Fold the four snowman bodies in half vertically. Glue them back to back, then glue the remaining two sides into the middle of the card on the fold. Fold the card and press to make sure the snowman is adhering to the inside of the card. Now, open the card and glue the snowman's head and hat in place.

Step 7

Draw on the snowman's face, add arms and a scarf with markers.

Step 8

Draw white snowflakes in the background behind the snowman with a white crayon.

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