Are you ready for another monthly DIY challenge? This month, our challenge item is a clear ornament. We decided to pair ours with a mason jar to create a fun DIY snowman!
We started with a clear plastic ornament and pint size mason jar from Michael’s. We filled both the ornament and the mason jar approximately 1/4 full with fake snow, then glued the ornament onto the mouth of the jar using E6000. Once that was dry, I used Americana acrylic paint to hand paint his face. If you don’t get his face right the first time, you can use a wet rag to scrub the paint off and start over. Just make sure you package him carefully at the end of the season to protect his painted face or seal it.
I have a shaky hand and couldn’t get his carrot nose straight, but I actually think I like it a little crooked and uneven. I used a foam brush that looks similar to an eyeshadow brush to dot the circles on for his eyes and mouth.
I don’t have a picture of this next step, but you’ll want to cut a small circle of plastic or cardboard and glue it over the hole at the top of the ornament before gluing his hat on. This way if the snowman is tipped upside down, the fake snow won’t dump out of the ornament and into his hat.
We added ribbon and a sprig of greenery to a plain black felt doll hat, glued a couple buttons to the jar and tied a ribbon scarf around his neck.
And that’s it! What do you think of your little snowman? Right now he’s hanging out in our kitchen and he makes me happy every time I look at him :).
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Super cute, Amy!! Love that you added a mason jar 🙂 I love anything snowman…. great idea using the ornament to make him! Have a great day friend! xo
Thanks so much, Kendra!!
This is SO cute!! I love snowman stuff and this is just adorable! How do you join in on the monthly DIY projects?
Thank you, Laura!
So, so cute, guys! I love the mason jar idea! You could even fill it with candy and give it as a gift.
Putting candy in the jar is such a good idea!! We’d have to find a different way to make his head stay on, but I really love that idea, Sarah!
Awwww! He’s SO cute! Love the use of the mason jar. This would be a really fun thing to leave on someone’s doorstep as a secret santa gift!
Thanks, Erica! Now that you and Sarah are mentioning filling him with candy I totally wish I would’ve gone that route! I may have to make another one 🙂
Oh my gosh…another great project. Your snowman is so cute! Endless possibilities 🙂
Thank you ladies!!
Super cute! I love how you incorporated the mason jar. I agree with Sarah to fill up the mason jars with candy and give as gifts!
The candy is a totally cute idea!! Why didn’t you girls tell me this before our posts went live?! Haha 🙂
He’s SO cute!! So many possibilities with that extra room in the mason jar! 🙂
Thanks, Bre!!
Aw, your little snowman is SO cute! He and Pierre (my snowman) are clearly going to be best friends. I love the embellishments you added to his hat!
Thanks, Bre!! He and Pierre can totally be snowman BFF’s 🙂
This little snowman is SO cute! I never would have thought to use a mason jar for the body. Love this idea!
Thanks Katie!! 🙂
Ok, this is just absolutely adorable!! I love how you paired it with mason jar; you’re so creative!! Loving that cute little hat and scarf 🙂
You’re too sweet, Amanda!! xo
So cute, Amy!!! I love his little hat, plus anything mason jar totally strikes my fancy!! 🙂
Thanks, Christina!! I love all things mason jar too 🙂
He is just THE sweetest!!! SO creative to use the mason jar for his body!!! Brilliant!
Thank you, Kristi!! xo
Adorable! Sharing. 🙂
Thanks so much, Robin!! 🙂
I’m assuming this is a pint jar?
Hi Karen! Yes, we used a pint jar.
The cuteness of this little snowman is blinding! It’s absolutely adorable Amy, and I’m so glad you shared it with us at the Thank Goodness It’s Thursday party.
Oops – forgot to say that I’m going to choose it for my feature this week!
Thank you so much, Sarah!!! 🙂
This is a super cute Idea. So whimsical! Love it!
I know this is a few years old but wondering where you got the top hat for the snowman? it is so cute!
Thank you! We got the hat from either Joann’s or Michaels. Can’t remember which it was.