Clay Pot Snowman

These little guys are ready for the snow to show up! This charming snowman and reindeer are made from clay pots, giving them that homey touch. Great for gifts, or charming for your own holiday celebrations. Make them both today!

Project #:
20177

Crafting Time: 1 hour plus drying time

Skill Level:

1 being the easiest

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DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Cloud White
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Deep Waterfall Blue
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Foxglove Pink
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Holly Berry Red
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Mistletoe Green
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Pinecone Brown
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Tiger Lily Orange
DecoArt^™ Patio Paint^™, Wrought Iron Black
Forster^® Woodsies^™ Circles, Large

Forster^® Woodsies^™ Circles, Small, 2
Forster^® Woodsies^™ Wooden Ovals, 2-inch
Lara's Crafts Doll Head Beads, 1¼ inch, 2
Lara's Crafts Wooden Button, ¼-inch
Chenille stem, black
Chenille stem, brown
Clay pot, 1½ inch, 2
Pom-poms, small, green, 2

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.

	FOR SNOWMAN: Use the flat brush to paint one clay pot and one doll head with White paint. Allow the paint to dry.
	Glue the doll head to the bottom of the clay pot to make the snowman's body.
	Use the liner brush to paint a scarf around the snowman's neck with Green paint. Allow the paint to dry.
	Use the liner brush to make eyes and a mouth with Black paint. Allow the paint to dry. Use the liner brush to make a nose with orange paint. Allow the paint to dry. Use the liner brush to paint buttons and stripes on the scarf with Red paint. Allow the paint to dry.
	Use the pouncer to make cheeks on the snowman with Pink paint. Allow the paint to dry.
	To make the ear muffs cut a 2½-inch piece of wire with wire cutters. Glue each end of the wire to the sides of the snowman's head. Cover each end of the wire with a small green pom-pom.
	To make arms cut two 2-inch pieces of the brown chenille stem. Fold one piece in half and twist it to the other piece to make fingers. Repeat to make the other arm. Glue the arms to each side of the snowman.
	FOR REINDEER: Use the flat brush to paint the pot, large circle and doll head with Brown paint. Allow the paint to dry.
	Glue the doll head to the bottom of the clay pot to make the reindeer's body. Glue the large wooden circle to the front of the doll head for a nose.
	Use the flat brush to paint the button with Red paint. Allow the paint to dry and glue the button to the center of the nose.
	Use the flat brush to paint the wooden sign with Blue paint. Allow the paint to dry. Use the flat brush to paint the two small wooden circles with Black paint. Allow the paint to dry.
	Use the liner brush to make eyes and a mouth with Black paint. Allow the paint to dry. Use the liner brush to make a tongue with Red paint. Allow the paint to dry. Use the liner brush to write HAPPY HOLIDAYS on the sign with White paint. Allow the paint to dry.
	Glue the wooden sign to the front of the reindeer. Glue the small wooden circles to the front of the sign for hooves.
	Cut two 4-inch pieces and four 2-inch pieces of the black chenille stem. Fold the 2-inch pieces in half and twist it to the longer pieces to make antlers. Glue the antlers to the top to the reindeer's head.

Tip: Ask an adult for help when using scissors and wire cutters.

Wash paintbrushes with water and dry with paper towels before changing paint colors.

The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.

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