Snowman Paper Plate Craft

paper plates decorated to look like snowmen

There’s something magical about winter, with the white, glittery snow, snowmen in front yards, and decorations hung up on houses. Winter is the perfect time to get creative, especially when we are stuck inside all day because of the cold. Using simple supplies you can create this adorable snowman paper plate craft that’s almost as good as the real thing. Whether you’re looking for snowman crafts, winter crafts, or paper plate crafts, this is the one to try!

paper plates decorated to look like snowmen

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Snowman Books For Preschoolers

Sneezy the Snowman– Sneezy the Snowman is a classic book read by teachers around the world. Sneezy attempts to warm himself up with silly results that kids love.

How To Catch A Snowman– Another teacher favorite, this book follows kids trying to catch a snowman who seems to slip away each time.

supplies for the snowman paper plate craft- orange and pink construction paper, a paper plate, black pom poms, pink pom poms, googly eyes, and scissors.

What You’ll Need For This Snowman Paper Plate Craft

  • 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
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How To Make This Snowman Paper Plate Craft

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.

a paper plate next to craft supplies

2. Glue the nose to the middle of the paper plate.

a paper plate with an orange triangular glued in the middle

3. Above the nose, glue two googly eyes.

a paper plate with googly eyes and an orange triangular nose

4. Glue the black pom poms in a smile underneath the nose.

a paper plate decorated to look like a snowman

5. Glue the pipe cleaner to the edge of the paper plate on top to look like the headpiece of earmuffs.

a paper plate decorated to look like a snowman

6. Glue two large pom poms to the tips of the pom poms to complete the earmuffs.

a paper plate decorated to look like a snowman with 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.

a paper plate decorated to look like a snowman next to pink rectangular pieces of construction paper

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.

paper plate decorated to look like snowmen

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.

Tips For This Snowman Paper Plate Craft

paper plates decorated to look like snowmen

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.

Choose any color construction paper for the scarf and pom poms and pipe cleaner for the ear muffs.

Crafts For Preschoolers

Toilet Paper Roll Pete the Cat Craft– Pete the Cat is a favorite character among all preschoolers. He promotes looking on the bright side of things and not getting upset if things don’t go as planned. All the Pete the Cat books are full of this adorable cat sharing positive messages to kids. And what better way to celebrate our favorite character than with this toilet paper roll Pete the Cat craft?

Yarn Wrapped Shooting Star– Make a colorful yarn-wrapped shooting star craft with kids! This easy, budget-friendly project is perfect for building fine motor skills.

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Snowman Paper Plate Craft

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Make an adorable snowman paper plate craft with kids! This easy, budget-friendly winter project is perfect for building fine motor skills.

  • Author: stacie
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Total Time: 10
  • 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

  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.

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