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DIY Snowman Kit in a Jar

November 18, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

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This easy DIY Snowman Kit in a Jar is a simple craft and makes a great gift for kids. It includes everything they need to build their own snowman outside!

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Do you wanna build a snowman? If so, here is a fun idea for creating a snowman kit in a jar. When you make a snowman in a jar, you have all the fixings for the perfect snowman right at your fingertips. This snowman in a jar makes a great craft for kids, or can be given as a gift. It is the perfect way to encourage some outside fun in a way that is so frugal. Here is how you can get started.

DIY Snowman Kit in a Jar

Materials:

  • Mason Jar with lid
  • Small square of scrap fabric
  • Pair of twigs or sticks
  • Black buttons
  • Black felt
  • Orange felt
  • Small corn cob pipe
  • Long strip of green felt for scarf
  • Hot glue and glue gun
  • Scissors

You can find everything you see here at your local craft store. Craft stores are a great spot to find the corn cob pipe, buttons, mason jars, felt, and other materials needed for this project. You can also buy a complete snowman kit in some locations.

Items needed for a Snowman in a Jar

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Directions:
1. Begin by creating your felt pieces. First, cut out two rounded squares from the black felt. These will be your coal eyes. If you want, you can substitute the coal eyes with actual coal (a bit messy) or black rocks.
2. Now, create the carrot. We cut out a large triangle from the orange felt and twisted it into a carrot shape. We secured it in shape with some hot glue.
3. Your snowman now needs a scarf. We cut a long length of green felt and fringed the edges with scissors.
4. Place the three felt items into the jar. Now, tuck in the pipe, twigs, and buttons. Arrange them neatly in the jar so they can easily be seen on the outside.
5. Place the piece of scrap fabric over the top of the jar. Secure the lid in place. You can ruffle the fabric a bit by trimming into a scalloped shape with your scissors.

Snowman in a Jar - Fun Gift Idea for Kids

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Your snowman in a jar is now ready to be presented! It is tons of snowman fun just waiting to be opened.

Gather your supplies and give this snowman in a jar a try.

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  1. Emilie says

    November 21, 2014 at 3:37 am

    Adorable idea! Thanks for sharing!!

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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