Handcrafted Wood Bead Snowman Decoration to Illuminate Your Christmas Tree
Crafting a Charming Wood Bead Snowman Ornament
Skill Level: Easy peasy! You'll be painting tiny beads, drilling, threading, and knot-tying. No biggie if you've dabbled in crafting before!
Whew, Christmas is here again, and I'm buzzing with excitement! Snowmen and ornaments are two of my all-time favorite Christmas symbols. They just ooze joy, ya know?
So, what do you say we get crafty and create a wood bead snowman ornament? Whip them up with good vibes and a whole lot of Christmas cheer!
You'll craft these cute snowmen in a mere four steps—not much work, but it'll give you a feel-good sense of accomplishment!
First, dip your wood beads in some white acrylic paint, and later, top them off with a hat, scarf, and twinkling eyes. Sounds adorable, right?
I reckon these ornaments would suit a farmhouse or rustic décor, but they're just irresistible for anyone! You could even turn 'em into a fun kids' craft (adults might need to handle the drill). This snowman is a total classic Christmas DIY project!
Gather Your Craft Supplies
- 3 Wood beads (5/8′′)
- Wood pull (3/4′′)
- Acrylic paint: white, black, orange
- Baker's twine (14 – 15′′)
- A scrap of bandana or fabric
- Scissors
- Paintbrushes
- Sandpaper
- Drill with 1/8′′ bit
(Don't fret if you don't have pre-drilled beads; you can easily drill them yourself!)
Now that you've got your materials, take a peek below to learn how to make these enchanting snowmen!
Step 1: Paint the Snowman's Body
Pour some white paint onto a plate or palette. Dip a paintbrush into the paint, then dab each bead on its end to get sufficient coverage when painting the snowman's body. Or, be a bit speedy, and paint half the bead, let it dry, and then paint the other half.
Step 2: Add Face Features
Once the snowman's body is dry, use the end of a paintbrush to create a twee little smiling face by dabbing black dots for eyes and a mouth. On one of the beads, add three black dots (bottom to top) for adorably round snowman buttons. Let it dry completely, and don't forget to add a vibrant, orange nose with a small paintbrush and orange craft paint!
Step 3: Fashion the Snowman's Hat and Scarf
Use sandpaper to flatten the round end of your wood pull as much as possible. The knob should now resemble a hat-like shape. Choose a drill bit (1/8 – 1/4 inches) depending on the hole size needed for the twine hanger. Drill all the way through the knob to create the hole.
Paint the hat black, let it dry, and then slip a small slit at one end of a bandana or fabric scrap for a charming scarf around the snowman's neck.
Step 4: Thread the Snowman Together
Cut a length of baker's twine. Tie a knot to form a loop at the bottom.
String the beads and knob in the following order: white bead (snowman body), button bead, smiling face bead, and lastly, the knob for the hat. Use a paperclip or wire to help you.
Tie the scarf loosely around the snowman's neck, pull it taut, and then hang it with the loop at the top.
And there you have it—a handmade, winsome wood bead snowman ornament hanging on your Christmas tree!
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- Adding these homemade wood bead snowman ornaments to your Christmas decor will certainly bring a charming twist to your home-and-garden lifestyle.
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