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    DIY Snowman Ornaments

    By: Jane · Updated: 13 Dec, '19 · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    If you're looking for some last minute Christmas ideas, you'll find my DIY snowman ornaments along with 14 other thrifty Christmas decorating ideas in this post.

    Diy snowman ornaments made from wooden curtain rings

    Today I'm sharing my DIY snowman ornaments that I made a few weeks ago as part of the Christmas edition of the Thrifty Style Team. 

    Graphic snowman ornaments made from curtain rings
    Christmas edition of thrifty style team

    Since we renovated our back entry and laundry room, I have been excited about decorating it for Christmas. 

    I decided on a snowman theme and put up our skinny flocked tree and used a combination of old and new ornaments. But when I stood back, I thought the tree needed a bit more color.

    Painted and frosted wooden curtain ring

    I remembered seeing these wooden curtain rings in a box of ornaments so I pulled them out to use. They were already painted red and I had used them in decorating a tree on our front porch back in 2014. That year I place family photos inside the curtain rings. 

    I'm pretty sure that I had spray painted them with a shade called Cut Ruby gloss by Valspar. While the paint was wet, I sprinkled Epsom salt on the wet paint to give the rings a frosted look. 

    I thought the curtain rings still looked great after all these years so I decided to put them to use. 

    What you need to make DIY Snowman Ornaments

    • wooden curtain rings (can often be found at thrift stores, garage sales, etc.)
    • red spray paint (I used Cut Ruby by Valspar)
    • Epsom salt 
    • small pieces of cardboard
    • scissors
    • craft paint in white, red, orange, and black
    • small paint brush
    • hot glue and glue gun
    • narrow ribbon
    Craft paints and brush

    Since my wooden curtain rings were already painted, I got out my craft paints, a brush, and some cardboard in order to create the snowman faces. (I save the cardboard that separates cat food cans that are packed in boxes!) 

    Snowman faces hand painted on cardboard

    I traced the back of one of the curtain rings onto a piece of cardboard to get the right size, traced and cut out 10 circles, and painted snowman faces on the cardboard circles.

    Diy snowman ornaments made from wooden curtain rings

    After the paint dried, I hot-glued the snowman faces to the backs of the curtain rings. A small bow tied with thin ribbon completed the ornaments. 

    Diy snowman ornaments made from wooden curtain rings

    So cute and simple to make! I think this would be a great craft for older children who want to make some handmade ornaments. 

    Curtain ring snowman ornaments

    Each snowman face has its own personality!

    Handmade felt snowman

    The DIY snowman ornaments added the additional red that I needed on my tree.

    While I have you here, I just have to show you this felt snowman ornament that I ordered from a lady on Etsy. Isn't it adorable? 

    Snowman tree with diy snowman ornaments

    Here's my snowman tree in our mudroom/laundry area. I hope I get around to camouflaging the freezer before Christmas. I have big plans but little time! 

    Bag of wooden curtain rings

    If run across a bag of wooden curtain rings, snatch it up because they make great Christmas ornaments.

    To see another idea of how I used the curtain rings to make ornaments.

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    1. Meegan

      December 20, 2019 at 11:07 am

      Oh my goodness! Those darling snowmen have such cute expressions.
      Your snowman tree is really fun and creative.
      i never would have thought of using curtain rings for an ornament. Love love love your creativity, Jane.
      Merry Christmas.

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    2. laura janning

      December 18, 2019 at 4:46 am

      Jane, these ornaments are adorable and look so cute on your tree. I started a snowmen collection a several years ago , for some reason I didn't get them out this year but sure do love them.Thanks for the inspiration! I wish you and Leo a very Merry Christmas.

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    3. Kristi @ Chatfield Court

      December 15, 2019 at 1:10 am

      So fun and so clever! Love this, Jane! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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    4. Susan Fenton

      December 14, 2019 at 11:57 pm

      Thanks, Jenna! I love this simple idea! Your tree is looking very gorgeous for the snowman ornaments and the lighting

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    5. Mary Beth

      December 14, 2019 at 7:55 pm

      Jane, you are seriously talented and clever! I love, love, love snowmen and you captured them so perfectly for these ornaments. I want them ALL!

      Reply
    6. Julie

      December 14, 2019 at 5:12 pm

      You are so talented, Jane. I am always so inspired by you! Merry Christmas to you, Leo and your family!

      Reply
    7. Bliss

      December 14, 2019 at 9:55 am

      Add me to the list of people who have a baggie of old rings. Mine are one of the few things I got from Pottery Barn and are iron. That rustic look would fit in perfect on my tree so I guess I'll think about crafting with them!

      Reply
    8. Kristi Dominguez

      December 13, 2019 at 10:27 pm

      What a fun craft! These snowmen are absolutely darling! And your TREE! It's stunning!! xoxo

      Reply
    9. Francis Moore

      December 13, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      Love the snowmen ornaments.

      Reply
    10. Dianne Stewart

      December 13, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Great idea on the back door! My neighbors across the pond will love looking at it!

      Reply
    11. Jenna

      December 13, 2019 at 7:37 am

      Totally adorable Jane! And I love the idea of having a tree in the laundry room, makes it fun to go in there! I would leave it up all winter!!

      Reply
      • Jane Windham

        December 13, 2019 at 8:10 am

        Thanks Jenna! It has been the most wonderful thing to walk in the back door and see the lighted tree!

        Reply

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