Foam Cup Snowmen

How adorable are these snowmen made from foam cups? There’s something about snowman crafts that I love, and I can see a snowman in just about anything! These foam cup snowmen are a great example and they are a fun activity for the kids on a snowy afternoon when it’s too cold to play outside!

Foam Cup Snowmen

One of my favorite parts about this particular foam cup craft was dressing them up! While I matched their scarves and earmuffs, you can use your favorite colors or whatever you have on hand. That’s actually one of the best parts of this particular winter craft, the kids can show their individualism and creativity by dressing them in their own style, similar to our Build a Snowman Printable craft.

When the kids are done making their snowmen, they can play with them or display them in the window. If they want to create some more after making these, have them create a snow scene using a big piece of cardboard. Another idea is to create a diorama using an empty box.

I used felt for mine, but you could use fabric scraps or even construction paper! Be resourceful with what you have around the house.

How to make foam cup snowmen

• Foam cups
• Felt
• Medium pom poms
• Pipe cleaners
• White craft glue
• Scissors
• Black marker

Cut a 1-inch wide strip of felt using the full length of the felt sheet. Fringe the ends with scissors by cutting 4 or 5 slits at each end.

Place your foam cup upside down. Glue the scarf around the cup, leaving enough room for a face.

Cut triangles from orange felt and glue them to the face area.

For the earmuffs, cut a pipe cleaner in half. Bend it around the top of the snowman and trim the ends so that they hang over by about 1/2-inch.

Trim one side of a pom pom to make it a little flatter.

Glue to the pipe cleaner on the side of the snowman’s head. Repeat for the other side.

Use a black marker to add eyes. You can add eyebrows if you like as well! I always do because it adds to their cute expressions and gives them character.

Cute right?!

More crafts you’ll probably like

1. These foam cup sea crabs are one of my all-time favorites.
2. Turning foam cups into adorable chicks is great for Easter or spring!
3. And these foam cup frogs are great for any time of year.
4. Build a Snowman Activity Tray from Happy Hooligans
5. Make a Healthy Snowman Snack from Red Ted Art

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Foam Cup Snowmen

How adorable are these snowmen made from foam cups? These foam cup snowmen are a perfect activity for the kids on a snowy afternoon!

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

• Foam cups
• Felt
• Medium pom poms
• Pipe cleaners
• White craft glue
• Scissors
• Black marker

Instructions

• Cut a 1-inch wide strip of felt using the full length of the felt sheet. Fringe the ends with scissors by cutting 4 or 5 slits at each end.
• Place your foam cup upside down. Glue the scarf around the cup, leaving enough room for a face.
• Cut triangles from orange felt and glue them to the face area.
• For the earmuffs, cut a pipe cleaner in half. Bend it around the top of the snowman and trim the ends so that they hang over by about 1/2-inch.
• Trim one side of a pom pom to make it a little flatter.
• Glue to the pipe cleaner on the side of the snowman’s head. Repeat for the other side.
• Use a black marker to add eyes. You can add eyebrows if you like as well! I always do because it adds to their cute expressions and gives them character.

This project was originally published here on December 4, 2015