A spool snowman is a great way to use leftover spools, but it’s also convenient to buy a pack of wooden spools so you can make several snowmen! Hang from your tree and keep the spool snowman around after the holidays for some winter cheer.
Difficulty level: Easy
Time to complete: 1 hour, includes drying time.
Age range: 8+
Things you’ll need:
Spools
White acrylic paint
Black acrylic paint
Orange acrylic paint
Small paint brush
Tiny acrylic top hat
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
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Things to do:
1. Paint 3 spools with the white paint.
2. Allow the spools to dry.
3. Paint on a face with the black paint
4. Add a painted carrot nose. Warm up your hot glue gun.
5. Glue two spools together and add the buttons.
6. Glue on the snowman’s head.
7. Add the top hat for the extra touch of personality! Add a piece of twine for hanging, or allow the snowman to stand on his own.