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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.

wood shapes snowman ornament

This project is intended for kids ages 6+. This clever little snowman and his craft stick hat will make a great addition to your Christmas tree.
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Print Project

Step 1

Lay out five mini craft sticks vertically. Make sure they are straight along the top and bottom, then glue a mini craft stick horizontally across the vertical sticks to secure. Let dry.

Step 2

Now, turn these sticks over and glue a mini craft stick horizontally across the bottom to make the brim of the hat. Let dry.

Step 3

Paint a circle wood shape white and while the paint is still wet, sprinkle glitter over the entire surface. Shake off excess glitter and let dry.

Step 4

Paint the craft stick hat black and let dry.

Step 5

Glue the hat onto the wood circle/head. Let dry.

Step 6

Wrap a red chenille pipe cleaner around the hat and form the ends into a flower or bow.

Step 7

Adhere wiggle eyes to the snowman's face, then cut a small triangle for his nose and glue in place.

Step 8

Add his mouth by making dots with a black marker.

Step 9

Cut a chenille pipe cleaner in half and form a loop or a hook to make a hanger for your ornament. Glue it to the top, back of the ornament and let dry.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Creatology® Mini Wood Craft Sticks

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    $7.99
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    Creatology™ Jumbo Wood Shapes

    Item # 10336467 
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    $6.49
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    Assorted Adhesive Wiggle Eyes by Creatology™

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    $5.49
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    Chenille Pipe Cleaners, 25ct. by Creatology™

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    $3.49
    • Color: Red
    • Size: 6 mm
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    • Size: 6 mm
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

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    $1.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

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    $1.99
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    9" x 12" Basic Felt by Creatology™

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    • Color: Orange
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    Extra Fine Glitter by Creatology™

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    • Color: Crystal Diamond
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    20 Colour Round Tip Washable Marker Set by Creatology®

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You’ll Also Need
  • Paper Plate (or Paint Palette)
Instructions
Step 1

Lay out five mini craft sticks vertically. Make sure they are straight along the top and bottom, then glue a mini craft stick horizontally across the vertical sticks to secure. Let dry.

Step 2

Now, turn these sticks over and glue a mini craft stick horizontally across the bottom to make the brim of the hat. Let dry.

Step 3

Paint a circle wood shape white and while the paint is still wet, sprinkle glitter over the entire surface. Shake off excess glitter and let dry.

Step 4

Paint the craft stick hat black and let dry.

Step 5

Glue the hat onto the wood circle/head. Let dry.

Step 6

Wrap a red chenille pipe cleaner around the hat and form the ends into a flower or bow.

Step 7

Adhere wiggle eyes to the snowman's face, then cut a small triangle for his nose and glue in place.

Step 8

Add his mouth by making dots with a black marker.

Step 9

Cut a chenille pipe cleaner in half and form a loop or a hook to make a hanger for your ornament. Glue it to the top, back of the ornament and let dry.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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