Today we will show you how to make this cute little fabric snowman. He is a lot of fun to make and even more fun to play with. On this cold Winter day, I thought this would be a great craft to share with you.

Step by step tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

How to Make a Cute Little Fabric Snowman

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– dark blue fabric
– white fabric
– filling material (I use some cotton pads broken into pieces)
– scissors
– ribbon
– black paint or marker
– button

Step 1.

Cut a disc of blue fabric and a smaller one of white fabric.

Step 2.

Start sewing around the edges…

… like this.

Pull the thread ends …

… and fill the inside with the filling material.

Tie the thread ends.

Do the same for the white disc.

Step 3.

Put the needle and thread through the middle of white part…

… then through the middle of the blue part…

… and through the button (we will use the button to make a solid part on the base. It will help our snowman to stay.)

Get back through the blue part and the white part to fix all parts together.

Step 4.

Cut two rectangles of blue fabric, one wider than the other.

Fold the lower part on the big one…

… and wrap it around the snowman’s head (the white part)

Use the ribbon to tie it, like this. Now the snowman have a hat.

Step 5.

Let’s make a scarf now. Take the other blue fabric rectangle…

… and wrap it around the neck of your snowman, then tie it.

Make some cuts on both ends of the scarf and on the upper part of the hat.

Thus, the hat and scarf will have fringes.

Use black paint / marker to draw eyes and mouth, and your little snowman is ready.

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Laura · Buttons, Doll Making, Fabrics & Materials, Featured Crafts, Ribbons, Sewing & Fabrics, Stuffed Toy, Winter Crafts · 0 Comments

When you think of winter time what do you think of?  Snow, of course.  Well, what is the one thing that children love to make in the snow?  A snowman.   Today I’m going to show you how to make a snowman from socks.  This is an adorable snowman stuffed toy that any child will love to snuggle with.  And, if the child helped your make it…. they will enjoy it even more.  This is a great winter time craft that can be enjoyed by children young and old.

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Step by step tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

Materials Needed

– striped sock
– white fabric
– filling material (I used some cotton pads broken into pieces)
– scissors
– ribbon
– black paint
– needle and thread

Step 1

Measure the width of the socks on the fabric folded in two…

… and cut it out.

Sew the two sides together, letting an opening on the upper part.

Like this.

Turn it to the other side.

Step 2

Shred the cotton pads into small pieces…

… and fill the sewed white fabric with it.

Like this.

Tie the open end with the ribbon.

Step 3

Use a thread to separate the 3 snowballs of the snowman.

Like this.

Step 4

Cut off the upper part of the sock …

… then cut that part in half.

Dress the snowman with one, as a shirt.

Put the other one on its head, as a cap.

Use the ribbon to tie the cap to keep it in place.

Draw eyes, mouth and buttons on your snowman using black paint.

Check out this adorable sock snowman.  You can give this to a friend or family member…. or enjoy it for yourself.

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Laura · Fabrics & Materials, Make Your Own Toys, Ribbons, Socks, Stuffed Toy, Winter Crafts, Winter Crafts · 0 Comments

Crafts come in all different kinds of forms.  Today I’m going to write about Edible Crafts.  And, not just any edible crafts, but Edible Christmas Crafts.  YUMMY!!  Whether you are planning a Christmas party, Christmas decorations or just want to have fun with your kids…. Edible Christmas Crafts will be enjoyed by all.  I scoured the internet looking for yummy edible crafts and I came up with 16 awesome ones that will get your stomach growling.  So, without further ado here is a collection of awesomely yummy edible Christmas crafts for your enjoyment.

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A Collection of Awesomely Yummy Edible Christmas Crafts

(1)  Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Trees

Ok, I love Peanut Butter Cups, so I couldn’t resist this Edible Christmas Craft.  Here Sweet Simple Stuff shows you how to take my favorite candy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and transform them into these adorable Christmas Trees.

(2)  Sipping Snowman

This edible Christmas craft is so cute!!  Busy Bee Kids Crafts shows us how to take marshmallows, white icing, chocolate chips and a straw and create an adorable Sipping Snowman that is delicious!!  It would taste so good in some hot chocolate.

(3)  Gumdrop Penguins

I love these crazy pair of penguins!!  And, I bet they are delicious.  I found this edible Christmas craft over at Spoonful.  Not only will your kids love making these gumdrop penguins, but they will absolutely love eating them too.

(4)  Stained Glass Cookie Ornaments

What a yummy and clever idea.  Kaboose gives us all the details how to take store bought cookie dough and some Lifesaver hard candies and transform them into these beautiful Stained Glass Cookie Ornaments.  Sure, you could just eat the cookies, but imagine how wonderful they would look on your Christmas tree.

(5)  Gingerbread Star Tree

I love how beautiful this Gingerbread Cookie Christmas Tree looks.  But, imagine how your guests at your Christmas party will enjoy this.  They can simply grab a cookie off the tree and nibble on it while they chat with the guests.  How fun!!  Check out Taste of Home for the details.

(6)  Holiday Garland

Oh this garland looks so beautiful!!  I love how the colors of the red cranberries contrast against the white popcorn.  It’s just wonderful.  Craft Elf shows you how you too can do this.  This edible Christmas craft takes you back to a simpler time.  And, it makes the Christmas tree just absolutely gorgeous.

(7)  Holiday Fiesta Spread

I’ve actually had this at a Christmas party before and it is absolutely delicious.  And, it is so cute.  Kraft will show you in great detail how to make this edible Christmas craft for your guests.    This fiesta spread is decorated like a Christmas tree…. so colorful too.

(8)  Marshmallow Wreath

Who would have thought marshmallows could look this beautiful as a wreath?  But, it truly does.  It reminds me of a Winter Wonderland.  I found this beautiful wreath at Three Pugs & a Baby.  She explains how the Marshmallow Wreath only takes about 30 minutes.  Can you imagine creating this beautiful wreath in just a half hour?  How wonderful.

(9)  Snowmen Treats

Better Homes & Gardens shows us how to take Hostess Snowballs and transform them into these cutie-patootie Snowmen Treats.  What child wouldn’t love eating this snowmen?  They are just precious…. and I bet absolutely delicious too.

(10)  Gumdrop Wreath

I love, love, love the beautiful colors of this wreath.  And, I would imagine the people at your front door will too.  A Pretty Cool Life shows you how to make this beautiful Christmas Wreath in great detail.  If you aren’t crazy about all the colors…. you can even just make a green and red wreath or any color wreath you choose.

(11)  Rudolph the Red Nosed Rein-Pear

The Lead Chandelier created this adorable Rudolph the Reindeer out of a pear…. hence the name Rudolph the Red Nosed Rein-Pear.  I love the idea!!  It is super cute and the kids will love making it along with you.  Use it as a yummy Christmas decoration.

(12)  Holiday Tree Brownies

Oh these are so festive!!  And, I bet delicious too.  Betty Crocker Recipes gives you all the yummy details on this edible Christmas craft.  I love the miniature candy canes that are stuck into the brownie as a tree stand… it’s just so creative.

(13)  Donut Christmas Tree

I know this Donut Tree was used at a Halloween party.  But, I was thinking…. imagine how wonderful this tree would be if it was white powered donuts!!  It would be perfect as a Donut Christmas Tree for a Christmas Party.  Check out One Charming Party for all the details.

(14)  Krispie Treat Christmas Tree

Oh my kids would love this!!  After all, they love Krispie Treats.  Here Cookies & Cups takes some green food coloring and transforms ordinary looking Krispie Treats into a beautiful green Christmas tree.  Add some M&M’s and imagination and your Holiday Christmas tree is born.

(15)  Strawberry Christmas Tree Brownies

These adorable bite-size brownies look so tasty…. and so festive too!!  I would have no doubt that they would be a huge hit at any Christmas party.  Erica’s Sweet Tooth shows you how you too can make this yummy edible Christmas craft for yourself.

(16)  Tortilla Christmas Tree

If you are looking for something yummy and festive to serve your guests at your Christmas party that isn’t sweet…. this is the edible Christmas craft for you.  Better Homes & Gardens shows you how to take mini-wraps or tortillas and create a Christmas Tree.  Let the guests at your party pick at the tree until it’s gone.  Yummy!!

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Shana · Candy and Food, Christmas Crafts, Cool Finds and Tips, Decorating and Design, Food, Parenting Articles, Table Decorations Crafts, Toothpicks, Winter Crafts · 2 Comments

When you think of winter what do you think of?  I know what I think of….. snow.  Today I’m going to show you how to make circle paper snowflakes.  And, not just one type…. I will show you four different patterns.   These snowflakes are a lot of fun to make.  But, what is really cool about paper snowflakes…. they look great as winter decorations around your house.  Put them up in your windows to add to your Winter Holiday decorations.  So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Lid or Bowl

Paper

Pencil

Scissors

Step 1

Trace a lid or a bowl to make a perfect circle.

Step 2

Fold circle in half.

Step 3

Fold in half again.

Step 4

Draw a pattern.  Here are 4 pattern ideas….

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Pattern 3

Pattern 4

Step 5

Cut out patterns and open up.

Aren’t these snowflakes great?!  And, you don’t have to limit yourself to the patterns we are showing you here.  Feel free to use your imagination and create some of your very own unique snowflakes.

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Shana · Christmas Crafts, Decorating and Design, Paper, Winter Crafts, Winter Crafts · 0 Comments

It is Winter time and since we just had a big snowfall, I thought it would be a good idea to show you how to make these fancy 6-pointed snowflakes that look like fancy stars. These can  are a bit more complex than the normal stars / snowflakes. I have tried to simplify it for you below by showing you every single step of the process in an illustrated fashion. Have fun.

Arts Materials Needed:

..Paper

..Scissors

Step 1

If you don’t have a square piece of paper, then take a normal sheet of paper and fold the bottom right corner over towards the left until it forms a triangle. Draw a line where the triangle ends. This is where you need to cut the paper to form a perfect square piece of paper.

Step 2

Now fold the square piece of paper in half.

Step 3

Now that you have a rectangle piece of paper. You are going to have to fold the piece of paper on the triangle dashed line that you see above. You are either going to have to imagine it or lightly draw it so you can fold it this way…below we have illustrated it.

Step 4 Illustrated in Detail

Step 5

Now this is what your piece of paper should look like after you have folded the piece of paper as detailed in pictures above.

Step 6

Now fold the paper in half lengthwise so it now looks like a kite or diamond.

Below we have four different Snowflake designs for you to cut out. Feel free to make your own designs up. The dashed lines are where you should cut.

Snowflake Stars : Design #1

Snowflake Stars : Design #2

Snowflake Stars : Design #3

Snowflake Stars : Design #4

How to Make 6 Pointed Snowflakes and Stars Step by Step Craft for Kids

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admin · Christmas Crafts, Origami & Paper Folding Activities, Winter Crafts, Winter Crafts · 5 Comments