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December 1, 2015 · 87 Comments

Snowman Ornaments to Make for Christmas

Christmas· Holidays & Occasions· Kids Crafts

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What’s the Project? These cute snowman ornaments to make for Christmas are a perfect Christmas craft for kids. Paint a small jar and add a face and you’ve got a really cute ornament to hang for your tree for years to remind you of your cute little ones.

I love doing projects with my kids, whether it’s fun Christmas crafts for kids or baking with them in the kitchen. It’s just a great way to spend time together and enjoy the season.

Here’s a very fun, very easy, very fast Christmas ornament that you can make with your kids this Christmas. Everyone loves easy Snowman Ornaments to make for Christmas, don’t they?
DIY Snowman Ornaments to make for Christmas

It’s just a cute little snowman ornament for Christmas made using acrylic paint and a baby food jar! So easy-your kids will love this.

This could be a great idea to make for a kid’s Christmas party like a class party. Or just to make with your kids or grandkids at home for fun!

 

Snowman Ornament to Make for Christmas:

Supplies Needed:

  • Acrylic Paint in White, Black and Orange
  • Paint Brush
  • Baby Food Jar or other jar (you can get them in the glass section at Hobby Lobby or other craft stores)
  • Ribbon

Paint your jar with your white acrylic paint. It’s going to take about 4 coats to cover it if you want it really white, and you have to let it dry in between, so be ready to be a little patient. Paint the lid of the jar with your black acrylic paint. This won’t take quite as many coats-maybe just two to cover it completely.

Once your jar and lid are totally dry, paint your face on your jar. I used the back of my paintbrush and my black acrylic paint to create the eyes and mouth of my little snowman. (I tested it out on paper first to make sure I had it how I wanted it.)

Paint that cute little face on your jar using your white, black and orange acrylic paint.

Then, grab your lid. Use a hammer to put a nail right through the top center:

Pull the nail out and now you should have a hole in your lid. Cute a piece of ribbon about 6 inches long. Poke both ends of the ribbon through and tie a knot on the underside:

Now your lid will dangle from a loop of ribbon:

Screw your lid back onto your jar and you’ve got yourself a cute little snowman ornament for Christmas!

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Easy Kids Ornament-A snowman from a baby food jar! A cute ornament to make with the kids for Christmas this year! #christmas #christmascrafts

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  1. Kathy A says

    September 2, 2019 at 9:10 am

    I think this would be so cool to use for a little suprise gift–two pieces of fudge, a pair of earrings, etc.!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      September 9, 2019 at 7:57 am

      Great idea!

      Reply
  2. Linda HARPE says

    December 21, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    Thanks so much for the idea. It is really cute. I will do it next year>

    Reply
  3. Cheryl O'Donnell says

    October 13, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Sounds so easy. Great way to use up the last few jars from the babies food👏🏻🌈

    Reply
  4. Lara says

    November 20, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Love this!! i think it is the cutest!

    Reply
  5. Rose says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:40 am

    Looks like we will be making these for my daughters twins for their first Christmas. The older children will make these too.
    Great idea

    Reply
  6. Charlotte from AZ says

    February 19, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Amber these are sooooo cute! Thank you so much for the tutorial and sharing!
    I will be making these this coming Christmas!

    Reply
  7. Kimberly Mueller says

    December 12, 2012 at 8:18 am

    These are adorable! I’d never have thought of this… I love it because older kids would get a kick out of making them by themselves!
    Would love for you to link this to my party!
    Gifts Kids Can Make Link Party

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  8. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    These are so doggone adorable!! I have a bit of a snowman theme going on too. 🙂

    Thank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd.
    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

    Reply
  9. Anita @ GoingalittleCoastal says

    December 10, 2012 at 9:37 am

    This is just adorable! What are great way to use up all those little jars.

    Reply
  10. cindy r says

    December 8, 2012 at 6:35 am

    very cute – thanks for sharing

    Reply
  11. Barbara says

    December 7, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    I love this project!! What a great use for a jar, and boy do I have tons of them! Going to try this one out! Thanks for linking up at the CSI Project Kids!
    Barbara at Chase the Star

    Reply
  12. Laura M in Washington :) says

    December 7, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    i’M MAKING ORNAMENTS, PET TOYS AND ART KITS FOR KIDS

    Reply
  13. Audra Ciprich says

    December 7, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    Crafting away, pj’s, pillowcases, fleece blankets and so much more.

    Reply
  14. Carla G says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    I’m quilting table runners, sewing pillowcases and knitting ruffle yarn scarves. Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    Quilts and scarfs

    Reply
  16. Marie Alkire says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Adorable!! what a cute idea

    Reply
  17. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Gift wrap – lots of gift wrap….LOL

    Reply
  18. Amy Walton says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    I am crafting my holiday cards this year!

    Reply
  19. amber whitehead says

    December 7, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    We’ve been making ornaments and DIY gifts. So much fun!

    Reply
  20. ami kanani says

    December 7, 2012 at 11:18 am

    crafted a felt xmas tree and ornaments for toddler. also want to make our stockings, but need a sewing machine first!

    Reply
  21. Ashley Outland says

    December 6, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Making Christmas bows & tutus for my daughter!

    Reply
  22. Joanne H. says

    December 6, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    This is a great idea! I bet you could make reindeer ones too… Will have to try these out. My girls and I did the dip ornaments in glue and roll in Epsom salt craft last night. They love crafts 🙂

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 6, 2012 at 8:29 pm

      Reindeer ones is a great idea!

      Reply
  23. Brittany D says

    December 6, 2012 at 11:41 am

    So adorable!

    Reply
  24. Leslie says

    December 6, 2012 at 10:43 am

    This idea is super cute! I plan on making some fun & easy ornaments with the kids. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  25. Megan says

    December 6, 2012 at 10:29 am

    I am making hats and pj’s for my 3 boys:)

    Reply
  26. Dawn S says

    December 6, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Darling!! I’m going to do this!

    Reply
  27. Marie Keene says

    December 6, 2012 at 8:45 am

    I’ve made salt dough handprints and painting them to look like Santa. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Trudy Thompson says

    December 6, 2012 at 12:42 am

    I love your projects! This snowman ornament is super cute.. Now I just have to find someone with some baby food jars!

    Reply
  29. Wendy says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    I’m hoping to finish up some quilts for Christmas!

    Reply
  30. Heidi @ Mom's Crafty Space says

    December 5, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    I’m crafting EVERYTHING (like always lol!)! Today I’m working on a Christmas card holder 🙂

    Reply
  31. Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:53 am

    I’m making some paper garland this year that our “Elf” will string on the Christmas tree later this month! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Jesseca @ One Sweet Appetite says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:52 am

    We are making a little play kitchen for my son. Even though my husband thinks it’s a girly toy. :0)

    Reply
  33. Mandi says

    December 5, 2012 at 8:42 am

    The kids and I are planning to make homemade playdough for their class. We are also wanting to make something for the great grandparents!

    Reply
  34. Mel says

    December 4, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    Love it, and I have a few baby food jars lying around!

    Reply
  35. Cathy says

    December 4, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    These are super cute! I love how they would stand out on a Christmas tree! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  36. Sarah McKenna says

    December 4, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I seem to be Pinning everything and making nothing. 😉

    Reply
    • Charlotte from AZ says

      February 19, 2013 at 8:44 pm

      Well, Sarah….it seems as if I am doing just what you are doing! But oh well, we will have all of the great ideas for this coming Christmas!! Love this ‘little jar snowman’!

      Reply
  37. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says

    December 4, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Love the upcycle on this little project!

    Reply
  38. Rita says

    December 4, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    These are adorable! Makes me wish I had baby food jars!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 4, 2012 at 9:31 pm

      You can also get cute little jars at hobby lobby and use them.

      Reply
  39. Chelra says

    December 4, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Oh my! This would be so fun! Pick me, pick me! I just started sewing and feel you are my craft mentor. Thanks!

    Reply
  40. Susan H. says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Nothing yet…but these look cute. May give them a try.

    Reply
  41. barbara n says

    December 3, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    I am making pot holders and towels for my sisters this Christmas

    Reply
  42. Krissy says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Crafting angry birds ornaments!!! Would love some more paint!!!

    Reply
  43. Becky Greene says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    I am sewing key fobs and potholders and hopefully some zippered pouches.

    Reply
  44. Kelsey says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:58 am

    I’d love to win some craft supplies! I’ve just started crafting, but I’m sewing some projects (hopefully) and my husband and I are making some awesome shadow boxes.

    Reply
  45. Dana says

    December 3, 2012 at 4:00 am

    I’m currently working on a quilted double bed cover 🙂 Thanks for the great givaway!

    Reply
  46. Michele J says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Sometimes the simple crafts end up being the cutest!

    Reply
  47. Margaret says

    December 2, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    I am making pajamas for my two grand kids, rice heat bags for my three adult children and a new Christmas wall hanging for both families.

    Reply
  48. Gail Dunn says

    December 2, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Cute project! Thanks for having a give-away!

    Reply
  49. Denise B says

    December 2, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I am painting Christmas ornaments and crafting any other ornament that I have time for 🙂

    Reply
  50. Sally says

    December 2, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    These would be cute to use and put tiny little gifts in as a bonus for Christmas day. I do not think anyone would suspect a thing.

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 3, 2012 at 6:00 pm

      Good idea!

      Reply
  51. Peggie says

    December 2, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I am mostly sewing this year, skirts and dresses and embroidering on some shirts. I have other plans but time is running out! I had hoped to make some more ornaments to decorate the packages with, maybe I will get to it!

    Reply
  52. Amanda Estroff says

    December 2, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    My son and I are crafting snowflakes, snowmen, snow globes, Christmas Trees, Christmas ornaments, Santa hats, Santa and my favorite will be Star Wars snowflakes. He’s named after a main character after all 😉

    Reply
  53. Christa G. says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    So cute!

    Reply
  54. Samantha says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Great Idea

    Reply
  55. Jen G. says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    I am loom knitting dishcloths and an Ipad bag for christmas presents, and a hat for me! I would LOVE to win a stocking full of craft supplies!! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  56. Melissa S says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    This holiday season I’m busy crafting all of my Christmas cards, wreaths, around-the-house decorations and not to forget I am super busy BAKING UP A STORM! 🙂 It’s my favorite time of the year!!

    Reply
  57. Dot says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    So cute, I will be making it for sure

    Reply
  58. Suzie Hurst says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    We are making snowman ornaments from mini ceramic pots, then I’m doing quite a bit of sewing.

    Reply
  59. Amanda Rudd says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    What an adorable idea! I have lots of baby food jars!!!!

    Reply
  60. Mary Ann Batten says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Cute project.

    Reply
  61. Joyce says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    I am making a lot of felt ornaments- birds, owls, penquins, etc.

    Reply
  62. Vanessa B says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Im crafting Burlap Stockings…sew cute! Thank You!!!

    Reply
  63. Sharmon S. says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    I’m going to try and make these cute little ornaments for my daughter’s Christmas party.

    Reply
  64. Meg A. says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    I’m crafting some Christmas decorations 😉 What a great giveaway! would love to win!

    Reply
  65. Shannon Cruzen says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Would love this.

    Reply
  66. Desiree says

    December 2, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    This year I’m making holiday hair bows and ornaments out of resin. I’m also planning on painting glass ornaments with the kids, which would make this giveaway perfect! Thanks for this opportunity!

    Reply
  67. Jourdan says

    December 2, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Great idea! I knew I’d saved all those baby jars for something, despite my husband’s nagging to throw them away! (; Men!

    Reply
    • Jourdan says

      December 2, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      I’m crafting these, for sure! Plus a couple wood/vinyl crafts.

      Reply
  68. Alexis @ we like to learn as we go says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:57 am

    I was just telling my husband how I want to do snowmen decorations for Christmas. And we’re just starting to feed my daughter solids and will have lots of baby food jars! This is such a great idea!

    Reply
  69. Audrey Scarante says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I am making cards with my Silhouette.

    Reply
  70. Uta says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:24 am

    What a cute project. Great!
    Hugs, Uta

    Reply
  71. Carla says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:03 am

    I’m making boa scarves for my girl scout troop this Christmas.

    Reply
  72. Sara R says

    December 2, 2012 at 10:16 am

    So far I’ve crafted a yarn wreath and some cute christmas pj’s for my little one. Would love to make some Christmas tree ornaments this year too!

    Reply
  73. Lisa says

    December 2, 2012 at 10:11 am

    I helped my Girl scouts make handprint Christmas tree bags and a snowman family on a small canvas. For my son’s class, we are making reindeer using their thumbprints on ornaments.

    Reply
  74. Laura says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:26 am

    I’m crafting all kinds of things with my Cub Scouts from catapults to bird houses.

    Reply
  75. Kim @ Homesteader's Heart says

    December 2, 2012 at 7:04 am

    Oh I’m always crafting something. Lately it’s been paper ornaments. It’s amazing how simple yet pretty they are. I hang them around the house and they look so beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful giveaway!!

    Reply
  76. Sundy DeGooyer says

    December 2, 2012 at 5:57 am

    I love this simple ornament! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  77. Robin (RsIslandCrafts) says

    December 2, 2012 at 5:55 am

    Very cute idea. You could also pour the white paint into the jar and swirl it around to coat like they do with the clear ornaments.

    I make a new set of ornaments each year for our tree and to give as gifts. This year I am making mini stockings.

    Reply
    • Trish B. says

      August 6, 2018 at 9:58 pm

      I like your idea of making a set of ornaments every year as gifts.. Thanks for the idea…

      Reply
  78. Eva Scott says

    December 2, 2012 at 5:10 am

    That little snowman is adorable! I made a Glitter Deer canvas and some Noel garland and some fun big ornaments hanging at our window. 🙂

    Reply
  79. Shary says

    December 2, 2012 at 3:48 am

    I’m crocheting a kitty beanie and mittens for my daughter, fingerless gloves for my sister, and we’re making our yearly ornaments, of course. I went on a cruise in October and did most of my Christmas shopping during the vacation, so my crafting to-do list is surprisingly short. 🙂

    Reply
  80. Kim H says

    December 2, 2012 at 12:01 am

    So cute and so easy! What a great craft! I’d love the stuffed stocking!

    Reply

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