Snowman!

Look Nana!  It looks like a snowman nose!!!!  And with that innocent remark from an imaginative 5yr old, this snowman ornament was born!

Which also turned into this:

and it all started with this:

 Believe it or not, it's very easy to make.   

 You'll need the following supplies:

• 2 1/2" Smoothfoam™ ball  
• Tea light
• Aleene's Fast Grab tacky glue
• AdTech lo-temp glue gun
• White narrow cording
• 3"x5" Felt scrap (hat)
• 6" 1/4" Ribbon (bow for pik)
• 1/8" Black acrylic self stick jewels
• Clear glitter
• Jute string 
• 1/2" Jute ribbon (scarf)
• Craft knife
• Scissors
• Optional: Spray adhesive and clear glitter

1. Draw a circle on the front of the ball the same size as the base of the candle.  Since the ball is a rounded surface, draw around a cap, or, I found that the inside of a roll of decorative tape was the perfect size.

2. With a straight up and down motion, carefully cut around the line with a craft knife then cut a line across the center in both directions to divide it into 4 quarters.  This makes it easier to dig the center out. 

3. Starting from the outside cut line, use the tip of a spoon to carefully dig out the hole. Make sure the tea light fits snugly inside the hole, but not too tightly.  You will want to be able to take it in and out to turn it on and off.

4. With the tea light still in the hole, wrap the first row of cord around the base on top of the ball.  Pin in place then use the glue gun to place a bead of glue around the outside edge of the cord to secure it to the surface.  Cover the rest of the ball with tacky glue then continue wrapping cord around the ball until it is completely covered.  Optional: Let dry then spray the ball and front of the tea light with a light coat of adhesive.  Sprinkle with clear glitter to give the "snow" a frosty sparkle.

5. Add black adhesive backed jewels as shown for eyes and mouth. (You can also add dots with a black paint marker.)

6. Pin the rectangle of felt around the head for a hat, then fringe the ends.  Scrunch the fringed ends, then wrap with a jute, or tinsel bow. Add a small button if desired. DO NOT glue the hat in place. You will need to be able to remove the tea light to turn the light on and off.

7. To create a plant pik, pin a bow at the base of the tea light then insert a bamboo skewer into the base of the ball. 

8. To make the standing snowman, cover a larger Smoothfoam™ ball for the body with a piece of a white, ribbed athletic sock then attach the head to the body with a toothpick. Secure with glue then place a piece of jute ribbon around the "neck" for a scarf and felt brads small buttons, or small felt circles for buttons down the front of the body. You can also spray the body with adhesive and add clear glitter for frosty sparkle.  Note: When crafting, it's important to use the supplies you have on hand as much as possible. 

  

Hope you like my jolly snowman with the light up nose as much as I do!  

Enjoy!  Y'all come back now.....

Yours truly,

Julie 💝

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!