Paper Plate Snowman Craft
August 28, 2026
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Winter is all about hot cocoa, watching movies on the couch, and building snowmen! But, not all of us live in an area where it snows. That’s why this paper plate snowman craft is the perfect addition to any winter day. Kids can make their very own snowman using a paper plate and simple supplies you probably already have. Whether you’re looking for paper plate crafts, snowman crafts, or winter crafts, this paper plate snowman is just the thing you need to make your winter a little more magical!
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What You’ll Need For This Paper Plate Snowman Craft
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How To Make This Paper Plate Snowman Craft
Hot glue works best, especially with the pom poms and pipe cleaner. Only use hot glue with adult supervision. Do not let kids use a hot glue gun unattended (or at all depending on their age).
1. Cut a triangular carrot shaped nose from the orange construction paper. The nose can be small or large, depending on how you want your snowman to look.
2. Glue the nose to the middle of the paper plate.
3. Above the nose, glue two googly eyes.
4. Glue the black pom poms in a smile underneath the nose.
5. Glue the pipe cleaner to the edge of the paper plate on top to look like the headpiece of earmuffs.
6. Glue two large pom poms to the tips of the pom poms to complete the earmuffs.
7. Cut a small rectangular piece out of the colored construction paper. Only cut it to the width of the paper plate. Then, cut two smaller rectangular pieces.
8. On the small rectangular pieces, add small cuts to the bottom to resemble a fringe.
9. Glue the large rectangular piece to the bottom of the paper plate.
10. Glue the two smaller pieces to the large piece to complete the scarf. You can glue them to the front or the back for a cleaner look.
Benefits Of This Paper Plate Snowman Craft
This paper plate snowman craft builds important skills. Cutting and gluing strengthen fine motor coordination. Following the steps in order helps with sequencing. Choosing colors and arranging details encourages creativity and problem-solving. For younger children, it’s also a great opportunity to practice identifying shapes and colors. Older kids often enjoy adding their own extra touches or even designing their own accessories.
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Paper Plate Snowman Craft
Make an easy paper plate snowman craft with kids! This budget-friendly winter project is perfect for building fine motor skills.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Category: DIY, Winter
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Paper Plate
- Googly Eyes (2)
- Orange Construction Paper
- Any color construction paper (for the scarf)
- 4– black pom poms
- Pipe cleaner (in any color)
- Large pom poms (2 of the same color)
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions
- Cut a triangular carrot shaped nose from the orange construction paper. The nose can be small or large, depending on how you want your snowman to look.
- Glue the nose to the middle of the paper plate.
- Above the nose, glue two googly eyes.
- Glue the black pom poms in a smile underneath the nose.
- Glue the pipe cleaner to the edge of the paper plate on top to look like the headpiece of earmuffs.
- Glue two large pom poms to the tips of the pom poms to complete the earmuffs.
- Cut a small rectangular piece out of the colored construction paper. Only cut it to the width of the paper plate. Then, cut two smaller rectangular pieces.
- On the small rectangular pieces, add small cuts to the bottom to resemble a fringe.
- Glue the large rectangular piece to the bottom of the paper plate.
- Glue the two smaller pieces to the large piece to complete the scarf. You can glue them to the front or the back for a cleaner look.
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