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?
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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Kim H says
December 2, 2012 at 12:01 amSo cute and so easy! What a great craft! I’d love the stuffed stocking!
Shary says
December 2, 2012 at 3:48 amI’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. :)
Eva Scott says
December 2, 2012 at 5:10 amThat little snowman is adorable! I made a Glitter Deer canvas and some Noel garland and some fun big ornaments hanging at our window. :-)
Robin (RsIslandCrafts) says
December 2, 2012 at 5:55 amVery 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.
Trish B. says
August 6, 2018 at 9:58 pmI like your idea of making a set of ornaments every year as gifts.. Thanks for the idea…
Sundy DeGooyer says
December 2, 2012 at 5:57 amI love this simple ornament! Thanks for sharing!
Kim @ Homesteader's Heart says
December 2, 2012 at 7:04 amOh 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!!
Laura says
December 2, 2012 at 8:26 amI’m crafting all kinds of things with my Cub Scouts from catapults to bird houses.
Lisa says
December 2, 2012 at 10:11 amI 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.
Sara R says
December 2, 2012 at 10:16 amSo 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!
Carla says
December 2, 2012 at 11:03 amI’m making boa scarves for my girl scout troop this Christmas.
Uta says
December 2, 2012 at 11:24 amWhat a cute project. Great!
Hugs, Uta
Audrey Scarante says
December 2, 2012 at 11:50 amI am making cards with my Silhouette.
Alexis @ we like to learn as we go says
December 2, 2012 at 11:57 amI 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!
Jourdan says
December 2, 2012 at 12:00 pmGreat idea! I knew I’d saved all those baby jars for something, despite my husband’s nagging to throw them away! (; Men!
Jourdan says
December 2, 2012 at 12:02 pmI’m crafting these, for sure! Plus a couple wood/vinyl crafts.
Desiree says
December 2, 2012 at 12:58 pmThis 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!
Shannon Cruzen says
December 2, 2012 at 1:14 pmWould love this.
Meg A. says
December 2, 2012 at 1:18 pmI’m crafting some Christmas decorations ;) What a great giveaway! would love to win!
Sharmon S. says
December 2, 2012 at 1:21 pmI’m going to try and make these cute little ornaments for my daughter’s Christmas party.
Vanessa B says
December 2, 2012 at 1:27 pmIm crafting Burlap Stockings…sew cute! Thank You!!!
Joyce says
December 2, 2012 at 1:44 pmI am making a lot of felt ornaments- birds, owls, penquins, etc.
Mary Ann Batten says
December 2, 2012 at 2:02 pmCute project.
Amanda Rudd says
December 2, 2012 at 2:24 pmWhat an adorable idea! I have lots of baby food jars!!!!
Suzie Hurst says
December 2, 2012 at 2:25 pmWe are making snowman ornaments from mini ceramic pots, then I’m doing quite a bit of sewing.
Dot says
December 2, 2012 at 2:29 pmSo cute, I will be making it for sure
Melissa S says
December 2, 2012 at 2:36 pmThis 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!!
Jen G. says
December 2, 2012 at 2:36 pmI 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!
Samantha says
December 2, 2012 at 2:37 pmGreat Idea
Christa G. says
December 2, 2012 at 2:40 pmSo cute!
Amanda Estroff says
December 2, 2012 at 3:36 pmMy 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 ;)
Peggie says
December 2, 2012 at 4:37 pmI 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!
Sally says
December 2, 2012 at 5:47 pmThese 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.
Amber says
December 3, 2012 at 6:00 pmGood idea!
Denise B says
December 2, 2012 at 6:36 pmI am painting Christmas ornaments and crafting any other ornament that I have time for :)
Gail Dunn says
December 2, 2012 at 6:50 pmCute project! Thanks for having a give-away!
Margaret says
December 2, 2012 at 7:05 pmI 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.
Michele J says
December 2, 2012 at 8:56 pmSometimes the simple crafts end up being the cutest!
Dana says
December 3, 2012 at 4:00 amI’m currently working on a quilted double bed cover :) Thanks for the great givaway!
Kelsey says
December 3, 2012 at 8:58 amI’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.
Becky Greene says
December 3, 2012 at 1:25 pmI am sewing key fobs and potholders and hopefully some zippered pouches.
Krissy says
December 3, 2012 at 2:34 pmCrafting angry birds ornaments!!! Would love some more paint!!!
barbara n says
December 3, 2012 at 6:35 pmI am making pot holders and towels for my sisters this Christmas
Susan H. says
December 3, 2012 at 8:23 pmNothing yet…but these look cute. May give them a try.
Chelra says
December 4, 2012 at 12:46 pmOh my! This would be so fun! Pick me, pick me! I just started sewing and feel you are my craft mentor. Thanks!
Rita says
December 4, 2012 at 3:49 pmThese are adorable! Makes me wish I had baby food jars!
Amber says
December 4, 2012 at 9:31 pmYou can also get cute little jars at hobby lobby and use them.
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says
December 4, 2012 at 5:11 pmLove the upcycle on this little project!
Sarah McKenna says
December 4, 2012 at 6:48 pmI seem to be Pinning everything and making nothing. ;)
Charlotte from AZ says
February 19, 2013 at 8:44 pmWell, 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’!
Cathy says
December 4, 2012 at 7:48 pmThese are super cute! I love how they would stand out on a Christmas tree! Thanks for sharing!!
Mel says
December 4, 2012 at 9:47 pmLove it, and I have a few baby food jars lying around!
Mandi says
December 5, 2012 at 8:42 amThe kids and I are planning to make homemade playdough for their class. We are also wanting to make something for the great grandparents!
Jesseca @ One Sweet Appetite says
December 5, 2012 at 9:52 amWe are making a little play kitchen for my son. Even though my husband thinks it’s a girly toy. :0)
Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says
December 5, 2012 at 9:53 amI’m making some paper garland this year that our “Elf” will string on the Christmas tree later this month! :)
Heidi @ Mom's Crafty Space says
December 5, 2012 at 1:04 pmI’m crafting EVERYTHING (like always lol!)! Today I’m working on a Christmas card holder :)
Wendy says
December 5, 2012 at 9:27 pmI’m hoping to finish up some quilts for Christmas!
Trudy Thompson says
December 6, 2012 at 12:42 amI love your projects! This snowman ornament is super cute.. Now I just have to find someone with some baby food jars!
Marie Keene says
December 6, 2012 at 8:45 amI’ve made salt dough handprints and painting them to look like Santa. :)
Dawn S says
December 6, 2012 at 8:55 amDarling!! I’m going to do this!
Megan says
December 6, 2012 at 10:29 amI am making hats and pj’s for my 3 boys:)
Leslie says
December 6, 2012 at 10:43 amThis idea is super cute! I plan on making some fun & easy ornaments with the kids. Thanks for the giveaway!
Brittany D says
December 6, 2012 at 11:41 amSo adorable!
Joanne H. says
December 6, 2012 at 12:08 pmThis 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 :-)
Amber says
December 6, 2012 at 8:29 pmReindeer ones is a great idea!
Ashley Outland says
December 6, 2012 at 12:28 pmMaking Christmas bows & tutus for my daughter!
ami kanani says
December 7, 2012 at 11:18 amcrafted a felt xmas tree and ornaments for toddler. also want to make our stockings, but need a sewing machine first!
amber whitehead says
December 7, 2012 at 1:45 pmWe’ve been making ornaments and DIY gifts. So much fun!
Amy Walton says
December 7, 2012 at 5:22 pmI am crafting my holiday cards this year!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
December 7, 2012 at 5:23 pmGift wrap – lots of gift wrap….LOL
Marie Alkire says
December 7, 2012 at 5:29 pmAdorable!! what a cute idea
Stephanie says
December 7, 2012 at 5:34 pmQuilts and scarfs
Carla G says
December 7, 2012 at 5:40 pmI’m quilting table runners, sewing pillowcases and knitting ruffle yarn scarves. Thanks for a chance to win! :)
Audra Ciprich says
December 7, 2012 at 6:38 pmCrafting away, pj’s, pillowcases, fleece blankets and so much more.
Laura M in Washington :) says
December 7, 2012 at 6:47 pmi’M MAKING ORNAMENTS, PET TOYS AND ART KITS FOR KIDS
Barbara says
December 7, 2012 at 9:53 pmI 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
cindy r says
December 8, 2012 at 6:35 amvery cute – thanks for sharing
Anita @ GoingalittleCoastal says
December 10, 2012 at 9:37 amThis is just adorable! What are great way to use up all those little jars.
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
December 10, 2012 at 6:50 pmThese 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!
Kimberly Mueller says
December 12, 2012 at 8:18 amThese 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!
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Charlotte from AZ says
February 19, 2013 at 8:49 pmAmber these are sooooo cute! Thank you so much for the tutorial and sharing!
I will be making these this coming Christmas!
Rose says
March 13, 2015 at 11:40 amLooks like we will be making these for my daughters twins for their first Christmas. The older children will make these too.
Great idea
Lara says
November 20, 2015 at 3:15 pmLove this!! i think it is the cutest!
Cheryl O'Donnell says
October 13, 2016 at 12:14 pmSounds so easy. Great way to use up the last few jars from the babies food👏🏻🌈
Linda HARPE says
December 21, 2017 at 4:26 pmThanks so much for the idea. It is really cute. I will do it next year>