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Craft Tutorials | Holiday Crafts | Christmas Crafts | Paper Snowman Luminaries in 3 Minutes

Paper Snowman Luminaries in 3 Minutes

Author by Amanda Davis on December 19, 2013 Updated on September 13, 2020

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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!

3 Minute Paper Snowman Luminaries by @amandaformaro Crafts by Amanda

 

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.

3 Minute Paper Snowman Luminaries steps

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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

Push the LED tea light to the front of the luminary so that it's just about touching the paper. LED tea lights are not nearly as bright as a real candle, so getting them closer to the paper will help the light shine through.

I originally made these for Spoonful, which has since closed down.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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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Diney says

    December 7, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    She did such a great job. Looks like an easy craft with great results.

    Reply
  2. Sue says

    October 13, 2022 at 12:10 pm

    Love the idea and great for all ages. Many than s for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Roxie Stephens says

    November 27, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    I loved it so did my siblings thank you for the idea

    Reply
  4. Tina says

    November 9, 2017 at 8:30 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 10, 2017 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks, Tina! I hope you have fun making them! :)

      Reply
  5. Chantal says

    December 13, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Simply brilliant! Brilliantly simple! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 23, 2014 at 8:02 am

      Thanks so much Chantal!

      Reply
  6. Laurie-Jean says

    November 22, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    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

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 2, 2014 at 10:14 am

      Fun!

      Reply
  7. Barbara says

    November 6, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 11, 2014 at 6:44 am

      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

      Reply
  8. Darylie says

    November 4, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I lovedddd! Thanks; )

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 5, 2014 at 6:48 am

      Thank you Darylie!

      Reply
  9. Mabel Watson says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:27 am

    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!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 5, 2014 at 7:00 am

      That’s wonderful Mabel, thank you!

      Reply
  10. Susen @ Dabbling Momma says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:20 am

    Love crafts that are so simple to make and yet so pretty!! Found this posting on Kid Pep fb page!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 3, 2014 at 6:32 am

      Thank you Susan, they are fun to make!

      Reply
  11. tina says

    October 7, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    trying to find the directions for the snowman luminaries. clicked to go to page, but could not find them…disney page was there. thanks

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      October 11, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Tina. I’ve updated the post to include the instructions

      Reply
  12. Judi Roland says

    December 19, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    These luminaries are adorable—-forget about the kids—–I’m making some for ME!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 20, 2013 at 6:53 am

      Thank you Judi! And I know what you mean ;-)

      Reply
  13. Casse-bonbec says

    December 19, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    how lovely ! thanks for this nice idea !

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 20, 2013 at 6:53 am

      Thanks Casse!

      Reply
  14. Marcia Carvalho de Souza says

    December 19, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Very easy and cute!!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 20, 2013 at 6:55 am

      Thank you Marcia!

      Reply
      • PZD says

        October 9, 2014 at 4:43 pm

        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

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        • Amanda Formaro says

          October 11, 2014 at 12:07 pm

          Hi there. I’ve updated the post to include the instructions as Spoonful has closed its doors.

          Reply
          • Ron Carley says

            December 15, 2014 at 12:03 am

            Thank you!!! :)

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