Build A Snowman Kit Diy – Gifts Kids Can Make

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by ScavengerChic
Starting when my kids were only a couple of years old, I’ve had them make presents for all their Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents. They know too well the joy of receiving but I’ve always wanted them to know the joy of giving.
They usually rely on me coming up with a project and collecting the supplies and then we have a craft day. Some of the crafts have been easier than others, and some have taken far longer than anticipated. This diy snowman kit was probably one of the easier ones.
From the fabric store, purchase a piece of fleece. Allow about 4 to 5 inches for each snowman kit you’ll be making. There is no shortage of fleece designs out there, just pick one that makes you happy.
From the garden, you will need a couple of sticks at least an inch in diameter.


My kids were about 13 or 14 when they gave these snowman kits to their younger cousin’s families. At that time, they could do the cutting themselves. If your kids are younger, you may want to take over chopping duties.


Get a decent sized stick and chop into disks. If your child is old enough, this could be a great project to introduce them to the chop saw. Goggles are a must as well as a nice long stick so their fingers are nowhere near the blade.


When you have enough disks, at least 5 per kit (more if you want buttons), have your kids start painting them a nice charcoal black.


The nose is shaped and painted a bright orange.
The snowman’s scarf is made by cutting a 4 or 5 inch piece from the length of your fabric. No sewing necessary since fleece doesn’t fray.


At each end of your scarf, cut a little fringe.
Use the a tube of strong adhesive (e6000 or Goop are good choices) to glue 4 inch galvanized common nails to both the “carrot” and the “coal”.


Package your kit together and you’re ready to go. Even though our kit was made about 14 years ago we still get it out every time we want to build a snowman. The “Charcoal eyes and mouth” are so much easier than digging thru the snow looking for rocks, and now we always have a “carrot” on hand.


As always, check out the link below for more pictures and even more instructions. See you there.


If you want to see my next gift idea for kids to give check out this link:


http://scavengerchic.com/2015/12/07/bread-dipping-seasonings-gifts-kids-can-make/


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