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Snowman Ornament

A cute addition to any tree!

At a Glance:

#3912 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pumpkin, 2 oz. - 225

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Black, 2 oz. - 2797

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 2 oz. - 2796

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

F/A TEXTURE PAINT - WHITE 4 OZ. (DISC)

Number Needed: 1 $7.09
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Small Clay pot, Small Styrofoam™ ball, Red ric rac trim (6 inches), Red felt Two small wood candle cups (for feet in red), Embroidery floss, Long needle Hot glue

Instructions

  1. Paint clay pot and Styrofoam ball with Texture Paint. Allow to dry.
  2. Paint clay pot and Styrofoam ball with Hologram Extreme Glitter. Allow to dry.
  3. Paint candle cups with Licorice.
  4. Paint stripes around rim of clay pot with Licorice.
  5. Paint eyes, mouth, buttons on snowman with Licorice (Refer to photo).
  6. Paint nose on snowman with Pumpkin (Refer to photo).
  7. Use Black Extreme Glitter to paint over everything painted Licorice. Allow to dry.
  8. Glue Styrofoam ball to the bottom of the clay pot. 
  9. Glue each end of the ric rac into each candle cup.
  10. Use felt and cut a small piece to make a scarf. Tie around snowman’s neck.
  11. Use remaining felt to make hat. Cut a rectangle long enough to go around top portion of Styrofoam ball and over lap slightly, make rim of hat by turning edge on long end and glue in place. Wrap around secure with glue, gather and tie top part then cut to make a tassel. (Refer to photo).
  12. Thread the needle with red embroidery floss and go through the center of the hat, through the Styrofoam ball and into the hole in the bottom of the clay pot, through the center of the ric rac (Do not pull the embroidery floss completely through). Reverse the order and go up through the middle of the hat and make a loop then knot for hanging. Use hot glue to better secure the red ric rac into the center of the clay pot.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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