If you're looking for a super simple craft idea, you're going to love this toilet paper snowman craft! Kids of all ages will love decorating their own cute toilet roll snowman. It uses basic supplies but can also be enhanced with any supplies you have at home. Kids can get creative decorating a series of toilet paper snowmen. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your own toilet paper roll snowman.
Looking for more snowman crafts? You're going to love these other ideas such as a paper snowman craft, a melted snowman activity, and this edible marshmallow snowman.
My favorite crafts when kids are bored are simple ones. This toilet paper snowman craft is the perfect example of that. While you need some empty paper tubes, the rest of the supplies you likely already have. You can have everything ready to go in just a few minutes.
This cardboard tube snowman also pairs really well with a winter book, movie, or as part of a curriculum or lesson plan. A toilet roll snowman makes a great addition to what you're already doing! Your budding artists can let their creativity shine as they learn.
Younger children will need some help with painting and gluing, but older kids can do this one on their own. It makes a great invitation activity. Set out supplies and let them have fun getting creative!
Ready to make your own toilet paper snowmen? Scroll down for the full directions.
Why you'll love this toilet paper snowman craft
- Simple craft: This craft is about as simple as it gets. You likely already have all the supplies you need!
- Encourages creativity: Take it a step further by laying out supplies for kids to decorate their snowmen. It's so fun to see how creative they can be!
- Educational opportunity: This craft pairs brilliantly with books about snowmen or as part of a curriculum. You can discuss types of weather, how snow melts, etc while making your toilet paper snowman craft.
Toilet roll snowman supplies
- Toilet paper rolls
- Acrylic paint - white
- Paintbrush
- Ribbon
- Glue
- Marker - orange and black
How to make a toilet paper roll snowman
STEP ONE: Prep your snowman
Start with prepping your paper roll snowman by helping your child paint each paper tube with white acrylic paint. You'll just want a thin layer to make it look like a snowman.
STEP TWO: Decorate your paper snowman
Next, help your child draw on your snowman's face and buttons. Use the black marker for the eyes, mouth, and buttons. Use the orange marker for the carrot nose. Make sure to leave a space between the face and buttons to put your ribbon.
The last step is to cut a strip of ribbon to the desired length to be used for your snowman's scarf. Glue it in place between the face and buttons.
STEP THREE: Customise your snowmen (optional)
Optionally, you can invite your child to customise their toilet paper snowmen further. Have fun!
Toilet paper snowmen variation ideas
To enhance your paper snowman craft further, try these ideas:
- Give your snowman a hat by using construction paper, fabric, or felt materials
- Glue on some small buttons in your child's desired colours rather than drawing them
- Stick some trimmed-down pipe cleaners on the side for arms
- Give your snowman a bowtie by drawing it on or using felt and gluing it
- Make a family of snowmen by trimming down some of your tubes to create baby snowmen
- Make a full winter wonderland scene by creating trees to go with your snowmen and laying down cotton balls on your surface. You may even consider gluing cotton balls on construction paper to use for the ground.
- Use mini googly eyes for a silly snowman face!
We hope you have lots of fun making your toilet paper snowman craft! Kids of all ages will have fun decorating their cute little toilet roll snowman. It's a great craft for keeping kids busy when they're bored inside, too. Pair it with a book and have fun making your toilet paper roll snowman!
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