There’s something about snowman crafts for kids that never gets old in our house – even in years when we see about four snowflakes all winter.
No snow? No problem. A paper plate, a few cotton balls and a black marker, and suddenly there’s a grinning snowman stuck to my fridge until roughly April.
I’ve rounded up 35 of the best snowman crafts here – from melted snowmen and handprint keepsakes to ornaments, cards, gifts and a handful of snowman activities too.
Lots of them are simple enough for little ones (we’re big on Christmas crafts for toddlers around here). A few are better for older kids or need an adult on the hot glue – I’ve flagged those as we go.
They work just as well as winter crafts for kids in January as they do in the run-up to Christmas, so save this one for the whole season!
Handprint, Footprint & Fingerprint Snowman Crafts
Tiny hands and feet make the cutest snowmen, and these double as keepsakes. If you love these, there are loads more Christmas handprint crafts on the blog.
Snowmen Handprint Craft or Card
A white handprint turns into a row of snowmen – each finger is a little snowman waiting for a face and scarf. Use it as a card or frame it as artwork.
See the handprint snowmen from @nauczycielka_zabawy on Instagram
Footprint Snowman (Free Printable)
Turn one little white footprint into an adorable snowman with this free printable! Just print the template, add baby’s painted footprint, and let it dry before adding the finishing details.
Get the free footprint templates here on Busy Blooming Joy
Fingerprint Snowman Ornament
Three little fingerprints stacked up make a tiny snowman – add a face and scarf with a fine pen. Quick, cute and lovely as a gift for grandparents.
Take a look at this one from @crafty_morning on Instagram
Snowman Handprint Keepsake Ornament
Turn little handprints into a family of cheerful snowmen on a Christmas ornament. Add tiny hats, scarves, buttons, and carrot noses to make a sweet keepsake for the Christmas tree.
See the keepsake ornament at Mommy Christmas
Paper Plate & Cotton Ball Snowman Crafts for Toddlers
These are the classics, and they’re classics for a reason. Paper plates and cotton balls make snowman crafts for toddlers about as easy as they come.
Paper Plate Melted Snowman
A simple paper plate gets a snowy makeover with googly eyes, pom-pom earmuffs, an orange nose, and a colored scarf. A fun little snowman craft to make with the kids!
Check out the paper plate snowman at Cultivating Brilliant Minds
Cotton Ball Snowman Craft
Cotton balls make the fluffy body, face, hat, and even the mittens. A simple Christmas craft that gives toddlers some fun fine motor practice as they stick and arrange the cotton balls.
DIY Paper Plate Snowman (Printable)
A paper plate plus printed cardstock parts – head, vest and arms – and a paper napkin.
The template comes in several colors, so kids can pick their favorite.
Grab the printable from Fun Filled Printables
Easy Paper Plate Snowman
A large plate and a dessert plate glued together, plus a construction paper hat, big buttons and googly eyes.
An easy snowman craft for kids that’s done in minutes.
Get the step-by-step at Simply Full of Delight
Snowman Snow Globe
Turn a plastic plate into a cute snow globe with a little snowman scene inside. Add some “snow” and let kids shake it up to make the snow swirl around their snowman.
It ends up being a toy as much as a decoration.
See how it’s made at Fireflies and Mudpies
Paper & Printable Snowman Crafts for Preschool
Paper, paint and a few templates go a long way. These snowman preschool crafts are ideal for classrooms and January art tables.
Melted Snowman Craft (Free Template)
Print, cut and glue – the free template gives you the puddle, the slumped body, a crooked nose and a tilted hat.
Low mess and quick, so it’s perfect for a classroom or a cold afternoon at home.
Get the free template from Simple Everyday Mom
Paper Doily Snowman
Three doilies – small, medium and large – stacked up on paper, with buttons and pipe cleaner arms.
Quick, mess-free and a lovely preschool snowman craft.
Find out how at Kid Friendly Things To Do
Cupcake Liner Snowman
Cupcake liners make the body, then add a paper top hat, ribbon scarf, buttons and a face.
It works brilliantly as process art for toddlers too.
See the toddler version at The Mindful Toddler
Simple Snowman Decoration to Make
Two simple white circles become a cheerful snowman with a colorful scarf, buttons, and a little hat. Add a ribbon hanger, and it’s ready for the Christmas tree.
Kids can help, but the hot glue is a job for an adult.
Get the instructions from Made in a Pinch
Puffy Paint Snowman (Free Template)
Mix up some puffy paint, fill in the snowman template, let it dry and glue on the hat and face.
It dries with a raised, snowy texture kids love to touch.
Get the template and puffy paint recipe from Simple Everyday Mom
DIY Snowman Ornaments Kids Can Make
Snowman ornaments are one of my favorite Christmas snowman crafts – they come out every year. You’ll find plenty more Christmas ornaments for kids to make on the blog.
Melted Snowman Ornament
The melted snowman starts with a puddle of dried glue, then gets dressed up with a tiny beanie, earmuffs, and pom-pom details.
It takes some time to dry, but kids can enjoy spreading and shaping the glue before watching it turn into a cute Christmas decoration.
See how to make it at The Keele Deal
Fill & Stick Snowman Bauble
Polystyrene balls and snowman stickers go inside a clear plastic bauble.
Mess-free – but keep an eye on the small balls with little ones.
Little Salt Dough Snowman
Kids shape their own salt dough snowman, then draw on the face and scarf once it’s baked.
See the salt dough snowman from @theprimarybrain on Instagram
Popsicle Stick Snowman Ornament
Paint a popsicle stick white, then add a paper hat and scarf, buttons, and a simple snowman face. Finish it with a twine loop so it can hang on the tree.
Use school glue for kids – it’s great for classrooms and family craft nights.
See the full tutorial at Mommy Christmas
Stacked Wood Slice Snowman Ornament
Three wood slices glued smallest to largest, with paint pen faces and a tied-on scarf.
A sturdy keepsake that makes a great teacher gift.
Find the how-to at In the Kids’ Kitchen
Recycled DIY Snowman Crafts
Socks, toilet rolls and milk jugs all make brilliant snowmen. These DIY snowman crafts are a great way to use up the recycling box.
No-Sew Sock Snowman
A sock filled with rice, tied off into a snowman – no sewing needed.
It could even double as a doorstop.
See the no-sew tutorial at Down Red Bud Drive
Toilet Roll Snowmen
Toilet rolls become a little family of snowmen. Add a thread loop and you can hang them on the tree.
Find out how to make them at Red Ted Art
Milk Jug Snowman
A clean milk jug with paper eyes, a carrot nose and felt earmuffs.
Pop some fairy lights inside and it glows.
See the milk jug snowman at Mommy Evolution
Upcycled Snowman
A yogurt pot or cardboard tube turned into a cheerful snowman.
Check out the idea at Mommy Evolution
Foam Dice Snowman
Three foam dice painted white and stacked, with a felt nose and scarf.
Best for older kids – an adult needs to handle the hot glue.
Get the materials list from Mommy Evolution
Snowman Cards & Gifts Kids Can Make
These snowman DIY crafts make sweet homemade presents and cards for grandparents and teachers. Our own snowman Christmas card is one of the simplest you’ll find. A few of the gifts need an adult helping, so I’ve noted those.
Simple Snowman Card
Colored card, white shimmer paper, a scrap of fabric scarf and buttons.
Minimal prep and no mess – my kind of card.
Get the tutorial here on Busy Blooming Joy
Snowman Hot Chocolate Gift
A plastic cup decorated as a snowman, filled with a hot chocolate sachet and a candy cane.
See the gift set at In the Kids’ Kitchen
Felt Snowman Candy Cane Holders
Felt snowmen with pom poms and googly eyes, with a pocket to hold a candy cane.
Older kids can do the cutting, but an adult should handle the hot glue.
See how to make them at Platein28
Clay Pot Snowman Treat Holder
Three mini terracotta pots painted into a snowman – the head lifts off to hide treats inside.
More of a grown-up-led project, with kids helping to paint.
Get the step-by-step guide from DIY and Fun
No-Sew Snowman Pillow Buddy
A pillow shaped into a cuddly snowman, with the details glued on – no sewing.
Best for older kids, with some adult supervision.
See the pillow buddy tutorial at Kid Friendly Things To Do
Snowman Activities for Kids
Not everything has to involve glue. These snowman activities for toddlers are perfect for little fingers, a quiet afternoon, or a winter-themed week—plenty of simple ideas to keep little ones busy.
Snowman Window Cling
Make your own snowman window cling and stick it on the glass all winter.
A fun window decoration that can brighten up even the greyest winter day.
Learn how to make it at Ann’s Entitled Life
Fork Painted Abominable Snowman
Painting with a fork gives this abominable snowman a furry look.
Pair it with a Rudolph movie night for extra fun.
See the fork painting idea at Cultivating Brilliant Minds
Stuff a Snowman
Toddlers post pom poms or cotton wool balls into a clear bottle until the snowman is full.
Take a look from @readysteadyfun on Instagram
Melted Snowman Sensory Bag
A squishy, mess-free sensory bag – toddlers move the melted snowman’s pieces around.
See how to set it up at Rainy Day Mum
Snowman Joke Teller
A free printable fortune teller with eight snowman jokes.
Fold it up and get ready for a lot of groaning.
Get the free printable from The Keele Deal
How to Draw a Snowman
A step-by-step drawing tutorial using simple shapes.
Brilliant snowman art for kids who love markers more than glue.
Follow the drawing steps at Acrylic Painting School
More Winter Crafts for Kids
I hope you’ve found a few new favorites among these easy snowman crafts.
They’re perfect as January crafts for toddlers, January crafts for kids preschool classes and cozy weekends at home.
If you’re after more winter crafts for kids preschool and beyond, here are a few more posts to try:
