Simple Snowman Clothespin Ornament Tutorial

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Keep this cheerful snowman after the holidays – he’ll bring winter cheer to any decor. Experiment with different expressions or different colors for the scarf. These snowman clothespins make the perfect gifts for neighbors and teachers!

Difficulty level: Easy
Time to complete: 1 hour
Age range: 8+

Things you’ll need:
Wood clothespins
White acrylic paint
Black acrylic paint
Orange acrylic paint
Small paint brush
Tiny acrylic top hat
Mini check dish towel
Scissors
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
Twine

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Things to do:
1. Paint the clothespin and allow to dry.
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2. Paint eyes with a small paintbrush and black paint.
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3. Add some buttons for the snowman.
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4. Paint the nose with the orange paint.
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5. Cut the towel in a half-inch strip, the width of the towel. Warm up your hot glue gun.
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6. Tie the twine around the clothespin and create a loop for hanging.
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7. Glue on the top hat.
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8. Tie the strip of the towel around the neck as a scarf. Add a bit of hot glue to keep it in place.
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