Charming Wooden Block Snowmen

Transform simple wooden blocks into charming winter wonderland décor with these delightful DIY wood block snowman ornaments. Easy to craft and incredibly budget-friendly, these festive little snowmen are perfect for adding a touch of handmade magic to your holiday season. Best of all, you can find most of the supplies at your local Dollar Tree, making this an accessible and fun project for everyone.

There’s a special joy in creating handmade Christmas ornaments each year as the festive season approaches. It’s a wonderful tradition that brings families together and fills your home with unique decorations that tell a story. This year, we’ve completely fallen in love with this wood block snowman ornament craft. These adorable creations are not only simple to make but also incredibly cute, quickly becoming a favorite addition to our holiday decor.

Imagine your Christmas tree adorned with these rustic yet charming snowmen, or perhaps using them to add a personalized touch to your holiday gifts. They capture the nostalgic spirit of winter, bringing warmth and cheer to any setting. The beauty of this project lies in its simplicity and the readily available materials, ensuring a rewarding crafting experience without breaking the bank.

Crafting Charming DIY Dollar Tree Snowman Ornaments

Much like crafting plastic ball snowman ornaments or inventive wine cork snowmen, these wood block snowman ornaments offer a fantastic holiday craft project suitable for crafters of all ages. Whether you’re planning a quiet crafting session for yourself or a lively afternoon activity with the kids, these snowmen are sure to bring smiles.

When involving younger children, it’s always wise to supervise or handle steps involving hot glue and scissors. Safety first ensures a fun and stress-free crafting experience for everyone. These delightful snowman ornaments also double as a charming and inexpensive handmade Christmas gift idea. They can be gifted individually, perhaps nestled in a small gift bag, or tied with a festive ribbon onto larger Christmas presents, instantly elevating your gift wrapping with their adorable presence.

The appeal of these ornaments extends beyond their cuteness. They are durable, making them perfect keepsakes that can be enjoyed year after year, building cherished holiday traditions. Plus, the satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own hands is truly priceless.

Gathering Your Essential Craft Materials and Supplies from Dollar Tree and Beyond

One of the greatest advantages of this craft is the affordability and accessibility of the materials. A quick trip to your local Dollar Tree can provide the foundation for several delightful snowman ornaments. Here’s what you’ll want to pick up:

• Tumbling Tower game: These wooden blocks are the perfect size and shape for creating your snowmen, offering a solid base for your artistic endeavors. Each package usually contains enough blocks to make numerous ornaments, providing excellent value.
• Plaid scarf: Look for scarves with festive colors and patterns. Plaid adds a classic winter touch, but feel free to experiment with other textures or prints that catch your eye.
• Twine: A simple yet essential item for creating the hangers for your ornaments. Natural jute twine gives a rustic feel, complementing the wood blocks beautifully.
• Small googly eyes: These instantly add character and charm to your snowmen, making them come alive with personality.
• Foam paintbrush: Ideal for applying an even coat of white paint to your wooden blocks.

A Quick Shopping Tip: Inventory at Dollar Tree can vary by location. If you can’t find a specific item at one store, consider checking another nearby branch or exploring alternative budget-friendly craft stores. Most items are readily available and easily substitutable.

Beyond your Dollar Tree haul, you’ll likely have these standard crafting essentials already on hand:

• Hot glue gun and glue sticks: Crucial for securely attaching the various components of your snowman. Always use with caution, especially around children.
• Small detail paintbrush: Perfect for adding intricate facial features and buttons with precision.
• Scissors: For cutting your scarf into the appropriate sizes.
• White, black, and orange acrylic paint: These basic colors are all you need to bring your snowman’s face and body to life. White for the body, black for the eyes (if not using googly eyes) and mouth/buttons, and orange for the iconic carrot nose.

Time to Get Crafty: Step-by-Step Wood Block Snowman Creation

With all your materials gathered, it’s time to unleash your creativity and assemble these charming wood block Christmas ornaments. The process is straightforward and enjoyable, ensuring a beautiful result every time.

1. Base Coat Perfection: Using your foam paintbrush, apply a generous coat of white paint to each wood block. Aim for smooth, even coverage. Allow the blocks to dry completely. For a more opaque and durable finish, consider applying a second coat of white paint after the first has dried. Patience here ensures a pristine “snowy” base for your snowman.
2. Fashioning Festive Scarves: Take your chosen plaid scarf and use scissors to cut it into small strips. For a standard wood block ornament, a good size is approximately the length of two stacked blocks and the width of the skinny side of a single block. You can experiment with different widths and lengths to create unique scarf styles for each snowman. A slightly frayed edge can add a lovely rustic touch.
3. Bringing Your Snowman to Life with Details: Now for the fun part – adding personality! Use a small dab of hot glue to secure the googly eyes towards the top of one side of your painted block. Next, dip your small detail paintbrush into orange paint and carefully create a small triangle just below the eyes for the snowman’s carrot nose. For the mouth, use black paint to add a series of small dots in an arc. Finally, paint three small black dots vertically at the bottom of the block to represent buttons. Allow all painted details to dry thoroughly before moving on.
4. Adorning with a Cozy Scarf: Once the paint is dry, it’s time to give your snowman some warmth. Wrap one of your cut scarf strips around the “neck” area of the snowman. Secure the scarf in place with a small dot of hot glue at the back. Bring the ends around to the front and glue them down, perhaps creating a charming knot or fold to simulate a tied scarf. Feel free to get creative with how you drape and secure the scarf – each one can be unique!
5. Adding the Hanger: To transform your snowman into a hangable ornament, cut a piece of twine approximately 4-6 inches long. Form it into a loop and secure the ends together with a small amount of hot glue. Then, apply a dot of hot glue to the top center of the back of your snowman ornament and firmly press the twine loop into place. Hold it for a few seconds until the glue sets, ensuring a secure hanger.

Crafting Tips for Enhanced Creativity and Smooth Execution

Elevate your snowman ornaments and make the crafting process even more enjoyable with these helpful tips:

• Scarf Styling Variations: Don’t limit yourself to one way of attaching the scarf. Try tying a tiny knot in the front, gluing it to one side for a jaunty look, or even creating a simple bow. Different fabrics will drape differently, so experiment! Felt, fleece, or even thin scraps of cotton can work beautifully.
• No Black Paint? No Problem! If you don’t have black acrylic paint on hand for the mouth and buttons, a black permanent marker (like a Sharpie) works just as well and can offer even finer detail. For the nose, a small dot of orange marker or even a tiny piece of orange felt can be a good substitute.
• Batch Production for Budget-Friendly Decor: This craft is incredibly cost-effective, especially when making multiple ornaments. A single package of the Tumbling Tower game typically contains 36 wood blocks, meaning you can create a whole collection of snowmen for very little money. This is perfect for decorating an entire tree, creating gifts for friends, or selling at a local craft fair.
• Alternative Wood Block Sources: If your local Dollar Tree is out of the Tumbling Tower game, don’t despair! You can often order similar wooden blocks online or use mini Jenga blocks, which are essentially the same item under a different brand. Craft stores also frequently carry plain wooden craft blocks that would work.
• Personalization Ideas: Consider adding a tiny initial, a year, or a small holiday greeting to the back of each snowman using a fine-tipped permanent marker. This adds a personal touch, especially if they are intended as gifts.
• Adding Embellishments: For extra sparkle, you can add a touch of glitter glue to the scarf, or a tiny pompom for a hat. Small twig “arms” can also be hot-glued to the sides for an even more authentic snowman look.

Have extra wood blocks and twine after crafting these delightful Dollar Tree Jenga block ornaments? Don’t let them go to waste! Repurpose them to make these equally charming DIY gift box ornaments for another unique addition to your holiday decorations or gift-giving.

Wood Block Snowman Ornaments

Author: Jaclyn

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

These adorable wood block DIY snowman ornaments are easy and inexpensive to make using supplies from the Dollar Tree.

Servings: 8 ornaments

Equipment

• Small foam paintbrush
• Small detail paintbrush
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun with glue sticks

Supplies

• Tumbling Tower game (8 blocks)
• Scarf
• Twine
• Small googly eyes (16 eyes)
• White, orange, and black acrylic paint

Instructions

1. Using the small foam brush, paint the blocks white. Let dry. Paint two coats if needed, drying in between coats.

   

2. While they are drying, cut 8 small pieces of the scarf to your desired size. (Approximately the length of 2 blocks and the width of the skinny side of a block.)

   

3. Glue the eyes at the top of the block. Using the detail brush, paint a small orange triangle for the nose and small black dots for the mouth. At the bottom, paint 3 dots for the buttons. Let dry.

   

4. After the blocks have dried, add a dot of glue to the middle of the back of the ornament and secure the scarf. Wrap it around and glue in the front. Fold the scarf and secure with glue for a neat finish.

   

5. Cut 8 pieces of twine about 2 inches long. Make a loop and glue it to the top of the back of each ornament.

   

Notes

You can use a black permanent marker instead of paint to add the buttons and a mouth for easier application and quick drying.

If you have trouble finding the “Tumbling Tower” blocks at your Dollar Tree, you can easily substitute them with mini Jenga game blocks, which are widely available at most toy or craft stores.

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