Christmas Snowman Centerpieces

Make Your Own Christmas Snowman Centerpieces

Making your own snowman centerpiece can be a fun and easy family activity, using simple crafting materials.

Foam Balls

With their snow-like appearance, foam balls make a great snowman:

• Start with three foam balls. They should decrease in size proportionally for a balanced snowman.
• Cut a small amount off the top and bottom of the base and middle balls and the bottom of the ball that will become the head. This is necessary to provide a flat surface for connecting the pieces.
• Attach the balls to each other with glue. You can also connect them with toothpicks or small wooden dowels, depending on the size of the foam balls.
• Decorate your snowman with paint, fabric, markers, or paper cut-outs. If you would like to add arms to your snowman, poke real twigs into the foam.

Socks

An ordinary white tube sock can be transformed into a snowman:

• First, stuff the sock with cotton balls, fiberfill, or other discarded socks.
• Fill the sock to the point where the fabric turns ribbed and close it off. Tie it with a piece of string or use a rubber band or twist tie.
• Fold the top of the sock over to create the snowman's hat. You may want to add color to the hat with markers or paint, or use a sock with stripes at the top for a splash of color.
• A few inches below the hat, tie a scarf made from a scrap of fabric to create an indent between the head and body.
• Add "coal" dots with paint or a marker to make the face and buttons.

Paper Bag

Highlights for Kids offers instructions for a simple snowman centerpiece made from a white paper bag base. The bag forms the snowman's head, and colored paper is used to add a decorative scarf and hat. A holly leaf hatband adds an extra touch of Christmas to the design.

Accessories and Accents

Once you have created a snowman, he can stand alone, but consider adding the following accessories and accents to your centerpiece:

• Fake snow or cotton batting
• A small Christmas tree
• Candles
• Holiday confetti
• Ribbons
• Lights
• Glass balls
• Candy canes
• Pinecones
• Other Christmas figures like angels or Santa
• Other snowmen

If you want to use your centerpieces after the holiday, use snow and winter-themed accents instead of Christmas-based details.

Buying Snowman Centerpieces

If you'd rather purchase a centerpiece for your dining room table, snowmen are easy to find. Craft shows are a great source for Christmas decorations of all kinds, and you're sure to find some snowman options in a variety of materials. Snowman figurines are plentiful in stores during the winter months, making them another popular centerpiece option. A snowman stuffed animal can be a good base for a centerpiece. The most common options are small bean bag designs. As with homemade centerpieces, whether it's a ceramic figurine or a stuffed toy, the basic snowman can be just the beginning. Add accents and accessories to create a stunning table display.

If you need cheap, disposable Christmas snowman centerpieces, you can find tissue paper honeycomb snowmen at card shops and party supply stores. This is a great option when you want to put a centerpiece on each table at a party. They are simple to assemble, available in a variety of sizes, and add a fun touch to the room.