Who says you need snow to build a snowman? This adorable snowman craft brings all the winter fun indoors and is perfect for kids of all ages. It’s simple to make, easy on the budget, and a great way to work on creativity and fine motor skills.
Bonus: no mittens required.
White paper plates or white cardstock
Glue or glue dots
Scissors
Markers or crayons
Black paper or buttons (for eyes and mouth)
Orange paper (for the carrot nose 🥕)
Pipe cleaners, ribbon, or paper scraps (for arms & scarf)
Optional: cotton balls or pom-poms
(Dollar Tree supplies work perfectly!)
Use two or three paper plates (or cut circles from cardstock) for the snowman’s body.
Glue the circles together vertically to form the snowman shape.
Cut a small triangle from orange paper and glue it on for the nose.
Add eyes, a smile, and buttons using paper, markers, or pom-poms.
Glue on pipe cleaners or paper strips for arms.
Add a scarf using ribbon or paper scraps.
Let dry, then proudly display your frosty friend!
Use cotton balls for a fluffy snow texture
Write numbers or letters on the snowman for learning fun
Turn it into a name craft by adding the child’s name on the scarf
Hang finished snowmen on the wall or fridge for winter decor
✔️ Budget-friendly
✔️ No mess, no melting
✔️ Great for fine motor skills
✔️ Encourages creativity
✔️ Perfect for preschool & elementary kids
This snowman craft proves you don’t need snowflakes falling to enjoy winter fun. Just a little paper, a little glue, and a whole lot of imagination ☃️✨