Dollar Store Snowman Craft

 



With the last post I showed you how I made these large snowmen on old candlesticks




 In this post I want to show you these cute smaller versions that all the parts are from the dollar store.
I made these for my granddaughter Charlotte's teachers and the office staff, school nurse and principal.  Each one was under $5 dollars to make.


These are snowman head ornaments from the dollar store.  All finished and ready to make into snowman.

These are candle sticks from the dollar store.

I bought these headbands with bows on them.

I pulled them off the hand band pretty easily.  I thought they looked like little bow ties.


I got this ribbon at the dollar store.  Red, black and white velvet and a lacy ribbon.


I bought this super glue for projects that I thought would be easier than getting out the hot glue gun.  You could use a hot glue gun.



Here are the snowman head ornaments glued onto the candlesticks.



I went around the rim of the candle stick top and also put glue on the bottom of the snowman heads.




Then I cut strips of the ribbon and tied them to the neck of the candle stick.  I guess you could also glue the ribbon to the neck of the candle sticks but it seemed easier to just tie them on.




I then glued the bow ties to the neck where the ribbons all came together.





Here they are finished.  This was so easy, quick and inexpensive.  They would make cute place settings or as we are using them for sweet gifts.  I think the teachers and office staff, nurse and principal will love having these for their desks.  Since they are snowmen they could leave them on their desks all winter long.



I had clear cello bags for them and tied them off with the extra left over ribbon.

Every piece of these were a $1.25 at the dollar store.
Charlotte cannot wait to give them to her teachers, and school staff.

Gotta love the dollar store.  
Have a great Friday and weekend.
Hope you are enjoying getting ready for Christmas.

 Something to share.  My husband was in the hospital this past week.  He got an 
intestinal blockage.  Years ago he had hernia surgery and they used a mesh.  A piece of the mesh broke off and attached itself to a piece of the intestines causing a blockage.
We were so fortunate they did not have to do surgery and they were able to open up the blockage.
He is home and doing so much better.
It was a long week.
I needed this little project for the evenings returning home after a long day at the hospital.
It was relaxing and therapeutic outlet for me.
For all of you that knew about what was going on with Terry this week I thank all of you for the care, concern and especially prayers.
I am happy he is home and will be doing great for Christmas.

Hugs,
Kris
Sharing this idea at LifeandLinda's Love Your Creativity Party




14 comments

  1. Yay, Kris, first off I'm super happy to read Terry is home now and you're bith recovering from the stressful week!
    The new version of the snowmen are adorable! You took the pressure off of Jen and Charlotte's thrilled. Win-win!

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  2. Oh goodness, Kris! I’m so glad to hear Terry is ok! How scary but thankfully all is well. That is a cute project. I bet the teachers will love them.
    Hugs, Cecilia

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  3. Kris, I hope Terry has a fast recovery and feels better. I love your snowmen you made and the perfect gifts for your granddaughter to bring for her teachers! This looks like such a fun craft to make during the holidays! Take care and stay warm. :D

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  4. Kris I'm so happy that Terry is home and ok. I don't know how I missed this. Definitely scary. You did an amazing job on these snowmen. I'm in love miss I'm not crafty. Our Dollar Trees are horrible in our area. There is nothing like this to bring home. I know I'm not out and about that much. Once you would think I would get lucky. My Michaels isn't even a craft store anymore. Everything is Amazon or Walmart. The teachers and staff are going to love these. Again I'm so sorry happy Terry is home and doing well.

    Hugs,
    Cindy PS.Stay warm. Baking begins this weekend

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  5. Oh my, first off the bat, prayers and good recovery for Terry. You ought to SUE 😂😂
    The snowmen are adorable and very memorable gifts. I love them!!

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  6. I'm so sorry to learn about Terry, but pleased to hear that he is now recovering at home. I can well imagine that you needed something to occupy your mind Kris during those evenings alone. They are beautiful gifts and I'm sure that they will be well loved. Take care and look after yourself too. Gilly (UK)

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  7. Kris, I am so sorry Terry had to endure that. I did not know he was in the hospital. Here’s to speedy recovery. Your snowmen are adorable. So easy and creative too. So glad you have a project to keep you busy. Big hugs xo

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  8. I am so happy that prayers were answered and Terry is home. Hopefully you both can get some much needed rest.
    I’m sure hoping that my Dollar Tree has the snowmen ornaments. Yours are absolutely darling, Kris. I can’t want to make some. You’re the best in giving us instructions and where to buy. Thank you and love and hugs to you.

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  9. Hi Kris... I'm sorry Terry had to go through that. I pray I never get a blockage like that! I've had a few friends who have. I'm glad he's home and doing well and they were able to get it fixed without surgery. Your little tall snowpeople are just darling. The Dollar Tree is such a great resource for crafters! The bows on the head bands was a great idea. I'll have to look for those next time I go, as I'm always wanting little bows to put on things. Take care of you both.. and have a good weekend! Hugs... Marilyn

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  10. Kris, I'm so happy to hear that Terry is home, didn't need surgery and is doing well. That is fabulous news. Isn't crafting wonderful? I've always found it to be a meditative process and I just know those gifts are going to be well received and cherished. Here's to a more relaxing week!! xo

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  11. That’s the best news about Terry! I appreciate your taking the time to post the tutorial for the AH-dorable snowmen! You are so creative, Kris.

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  12. Hi Kris, I am so thankful to read this today. I will continue to pray for Terry.
    I do love the craft idea you shared here too. A very cute idea that can be left up as a winter decoration.
    :-)
    Carla

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  13. Those are adorable and perfect teacher gifts...fun and festive and reasonable to make. Good job! You know I am always praying for Terry and you! xo xo xo Diana

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