Snow Globe
Snowman
When I originally posted this snowman I had a feeling it would be a hit, sure enough I have seen a bunch of these snowmen on my readers blogs and it came in at number 3 on our countdown! One reader also emailed me to let me know she used a ziplock instead of contact paper with awesome results!
- Gather your materials. You will need a paper plate, some orange and black construction paper, 2 buttons, some sequins, sparkles, contact paper, scissors, double stick tape, a stapler, and some ribbon. I also used some paint because my son wanted to paint and I like how it looks but you can skip this step if you want.
- Have your child paint the paper plate, and let dry. If you use a sponge paint brush the paint will go on lightly and dry fast.
- While they do that cut out a nose from the orange paper, a hat and some coal for the mouth.
- Cut a rectangle of contact paper and fold in half , make sure it’s big enough to cover the hole you will be cutting in the plate.
- Peel back the contact paper backing and let your child shake the sparkles on it.
- Add some sequins.
- Fold the contact paper so it sandwiches the sparkles , seal it. You may have to use some tape to make sure it’s sealed and nothing falls out.
- Cut out the middle of the plate.
- Add glue to the cutout middle for the coal mouth, nose and hat. Obviously older kids can do this themselves but it gives toddlers a great guide to be independent.
- Add the face pieces.
- Add the button eyes.
- While your child is adding the face pieces , attach the contact paper to the inside of the paper plate ring, I used double stick tape cause it holds contact paper well.
- Staple the face to the belly, I use staples with coated paper plates because glue doesn’t always work very well.
- Add the ribbon as a scarf to cover the staples.
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Great idea. Thanks for the info.
It’s beautiful! I love it! I have some leftover clear contact paper, and this would be a great way to use it up… thanks!
Valerie
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We made these with our preschool group and everyone loved making them. It was a darling idea. We make a lot of your ideas and always enjoy them! This countdown is a fun reminder. Thanks.
yes, I loved this one! The corn was my #1 and this was my #2!
That is very clever and cool.
Way cool snowman!! We have been talking the past couple of days. We had several snowman activities that we did. I look forward to doing this one with her. Thanks for sharing!!