This snowman makes the perfect ornament, adding a homemade touch to your tree. Its hand-crafted qualities are quaint, creating a homey and sentimental atmosphere. Make several of these button snowmen and attach them to presents for an added gift. The recipients are sure to appreciate your creative touch.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 15 minutes
Age range: 10 and up. *Younger children may need assistance with the hot glue gun.

Things you’ll need:
Hot Glue Gun
Wool Fabric
Black Felt
Red and White Ribbon
Two White Buttons
Scissors
Crafter’s Glue

Things to do:
1. Begin by gluing both of your white buttons together, using hot glue, to form the shape of a snowman. Use two white buttons of different sizes, making one the head and one the body of your snowman. Allow time for the glue to dry.

2. Cut two 1 inch x 3/4 inch squares of black felt. Trim the pieces to felt to resemble a top hat shape. *Refer to photograph

3. Cut a 5 inch piece of ribbon. Apply a thin layer of crafter’s glue to the inside of the hat. Attach the ribbon to form a loop that will serve as a hanger for your snowman.

4. Place the snowman’s head into the hat and secure it with more crafter’s glue.

5. Cut a piece of red ribbon to decorate the snowman’s top hat. Attach it to the front of the hat with crafter’s glue.

6. Cut a 6 inch x 1/2 inch piece of wool to make a scarf. Tie the scarf around the neck of the snowman, and secure with hot glue.