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December 1, 2015 ·

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,Β 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. 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!

  2. 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. πŸ™‚

  3. 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. πŸ™‚

  4. 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.

    • 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…

  5. Sundy DeGooyer says

    December 2, 2012 at 5:57 am

    I love this simple ornament! Thanks for sharing!

  6. 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!!

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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!

  10. Carla says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:03 am

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

  11. Uta says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:24 am

    What a cute project. Great!
    Hugs, Uta

  12. Audrey Scarante says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I am making cards with my Silhouette.

  13. 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!

  14. 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!

    • Jourdan says

      December 2, 2012 at 12:02 pm

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

  15. 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!

  16. Shannon Cruzen says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Would love this.

  17. Meg A. says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:18 pm

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

  18. 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.

  19. Vanessa B says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:27 pm

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

  20. Joyce says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:44 pm

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

  21. Mary Ann Batten says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Cute project.

  22. Amanda Rudd says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:24 pm

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

  23. 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.

  24. Dot says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    So cute, I will be making it for sure

  25. 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! πŸ™‚ It’s my favorite time of the year!!

  26. 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!

  27. Samantha says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Great Idea

  28. Christa G. says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    So cute!

  29. 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 πŸ˜‰

  30. 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!

  31. 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.

    • Amber says

      December 3, 2012 at 6:00 pm

      Good idea!

  32. 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 πŸ™‚

  33. Gail Dunn says

    December 2, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Cute project! Thanks for having a give-away!

  34. 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.

  35. Michele J says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Sometimes the simple crafts end up being the cutest!

  36. Dana says

    December 3, 2012 at 4:00 am

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

  37. 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.

  38. Becky Greene says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:25 pm

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

  39. Krissy says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:34 pm

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

  40. barbara n says

    December 3, 2012 at 6:35 pm

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

  41. Susan H. says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:23 pm

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

  42. 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!

  43. Rita says

    December 4, 2012 at 3:49 pm

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

    • Amber says

      December 4, 2012 at 9:31 pm

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

  44. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says

    December 4, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Love the upcycle on this little project!

  45. Sarah McKenna says

    December 4, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I seem to be Pinning everything and making nothing. πŸ˜‰

    • 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’!

  46. 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!!

  47. Mel says

    December 4, 2012 at 9:47 pm

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

  48. 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!

  49. 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)

  50. 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! πŸ™‚

  51. 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 πŸ™‚

  52. Wendy says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:27 pm

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

  53. 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!

  54. Marie Keene says

    December 6, 2012 at 8:45 am

    I’ve made salt dough handprints and painting them to look like Santa. πŸ™‚

  55. Dawn S says

    December 6, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Darling!! I’m going to do this!

  56. Megan says

    December 6, 2012 at 10:29 am

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

  57. 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!

  58. Brittany D says

    December 6, 2012 at 11:41 am

    So adorable!

  59. 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 πŸ™‚

    • Amber says

      December 6, 2012 at 8:29 pm

      Reindeer ones is a great idea!

  60. Ashley Outland says

    December 6, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Making Christmas bows & tutus for my daughter!

  61. 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!

  62. amber whitehead says

    December 7, 2012 at 1:45 pm

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

  63. Amy Walton says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    I am crafting my holiday cards this year!

  64. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Gift wrap – lots of gift wrap….LOL

  65. Marie Alkire says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Adorable!! what a cute idea

  66. Stephanie says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    Quilts and scarfs

  67. 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! πŸ™‚

  68. Audra Ciprich says

    December 7, 2012 at 6:38 pm

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

  69. Laura M in Washington :) says

    December 7, 2012 at 6:47 pm

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

  70. 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

  71. cindy r says

    December 8, 2012 at 6:35 am

    very cute – thanks for sharing

  72. 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.

  73. 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. πŸ™‚

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

  74. 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

  75. 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!

  76. 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

  77. Lara says

    November 20, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Love this!! i think it is the cutest!

  78. 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 foodπŸ‘πŸ»πŸŒˆ

  79. 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>

  80. 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.!

    • Amber says

      September 9, 2019 at 7:57 am

      Great idea!

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