Here’s a super duper fast project the kids and you will love. The best part is you don’t have to run to the store for anything and you’ll have these snowman luminaries made in a matter of minutes!
If you have some plain paper, a marker and a piece of tape, you can make these luminaries in literally a few minutes! No fancy crafting supplies needed, just an LED tea light to illuminate them. Perfect for the holiday table, great as a night light, or for adding a little holiday cheer to the room.
Paper Snowman Luminaries in 3 Minutes
Supplies
- 1 sheet of white copy/printer paper
- Black and orange markers crayons or colored pencils
- Tape
- Scissors
- LED tea light candle
Instructions
- You can use plain printer or copy paper, or if you have drawing paper or construction paper, that works too! I used markers, but crayons and colored pencils will do the job as well.
- Fold paper in half lengthwise. Open up and cut along the crease. You can get two luminaries from one sheet of paper.
- Use the markers to draw a snowman face in the center of the paper.
- Make as many as you like! Try different mouths and noses for variations.
- Tape the two ends of the paper together to form a cylinder. Place an LED tea light on the table and set your paper luminary over the top of the tea light. Done!
Expert Tips & FAQs
I originally made these for Spoonful, which has since closed down. I have had a lot of people email me for the instructions so I am posting them here temporarily. When Spoonful has a redirect in place to the craft on another one of their properties, I will put that link back in place.
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Diney says
She did such a great job. Looks like an easy craft with great results.
Sue says
Love the idea and great for all ages. Many than s for sharing.
Roxie Stephens says
I loved it so did my siblings thank you for the idea
Tina says
What a simple cute idea! Any age could do this which is a great family project! My niece will love to make these! Thank u for a awesome craft!
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks, Tina! I hope you have fun making them! :)
Chantal says
Simply brilliant! Brilliantly simple! Thanks for sharing!
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks so much Chantal!
Laurie-Jean says
This 50+ year old kid is going to give this ever so cute project a go tomorrow! Thanks for sharing your creativity, Amanda!
Laurie-Jean
Amanda Formaro says
Fun!
Barbara says
Adorable! Even the youngest can make silly faces, but feel artistic and part of the decorating team. PS – how about some Hannukah crafts for our Jewish friends? You may have some, but I may have overlooked them. Thanks.
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Barbara! I don’t have a lot, just a couple. There’s this Cereal Menorah https://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/11/cereal-menorah.html and this Shimmering Star of David :) https://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/11/shimmering-star-of-david.html
Darylie says
I lovedddd! Thanks; )
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Darylie!
Mabel Watson says
I love these sweet snowmen. It is a fantastic craft I will be making with all the family ( four generations together) this Christmas in Argentina. Thank you, Amanda!!!!!!
Amanda Formaro says
That’s wonderful Mabel, thank you!
Susen @ Dabbling Momma says
Love crafts that are so simple to make and yet so pretty!! Found this posting on Kid Pep fb page!
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Susan, they are fun to make!
tina says
trying to find the directions for the snowman luminaries. clicked to go to page, but could not find them…disney page was there. thanks
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Tina. I’ve updated the post to include the instructions
Judi Roland says
These luminaries are adorable—-forget about the kids—–I’m making some for ME!
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Judi! And I know what you mean ;-)
Casse-bonbec says
how lovely ! thanks for this nice idea !
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Casse!
Marcia Carvalho de Souza says
Very easy and cute!!
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Marcia!
PZD says
Can you please let me know where I can I find the directions, I keep going to a Disney craft site. Also, have you made them as pumpkins? Thank you, pzd
Amanda Formaro says
Hi there. I’ve updated the post to include the instructions as Spoonful has closed its doors.
Ron Carley says
Thank you!!! :)