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Craft Tutorials | Holiday Crafts | Christmas Crafts | Snowman Door
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Snowman Door

Author by Amanda Davis on December 3, 2024 Updated on December 3, 2024

5 from 33 votes
These adorable snowman doors are super easy to put together and a fun family project for a snowy afternoon.
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Need an inexpensive and fast way to decorate for the holidays? Make a snowman door (or snow woman!) from just a couple simple supplies. So cute and the kids can do most of this project themselves!

child reading book with snowman decorated doors in background


 

Why we love this project


I mean, how could you not love this project!? These snowman doors are super easy to put together and take just minutes. The kids will love them, as will the kid inside you!

The supplies are simple and inexpensive, and when the season is over you can carefully remove them and save them for next year.

If you love snowmen, this DIY snowman gum is the perfect last minute stocking stuffer.

snowman doors

Helpful Project Information:


  • Age Level: 6 and up
  • Mess Factor: Low
  • Level of Difficulty: Easy
  • Time to Complete: Less than 30 minutes
  • Cost Estimate: Less than $5.00

Craft supplies you will need


labeled supplies for snowman door
Get full list of supplies and directions in the printable version at the end of this post.

How to Make a Snowman Door


These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this project. Please scroll down to simply print out the instructions!

Preparing the Pieces

These instructions are for TWO doors.

  1. Cut (8) 3.5-inch circles from black card stock for the buttons and smiles. We used a small bowl to trace the circles.
  2. Cut (4) 4.5-inch circles from black card stock for the eyes. We used the lid from a sour cream container to trace the circles.tracing a plastic lid
  3. Cut out (6) half-inch x 3-inch rectangle strips from black card stock for the eyelashes for the snow woman.
  4. Cut out (2) triangles from red card stock with a 5-inch base and 5 inches long for the snow women’s bow.cutting out triangles
  5. Cut out (1) 2-inch circle from red card stock for the center of the bow.
  6. Cut out 2 triangles with a 4-inch base that extends 6 inches long from orange card stock for the carrot noses.cutting out triangles
  7. When assembling the door you will cut out the ribbon pieces for the scarf.

Assembling the Snowman Door

  1. Using a low tack tape, create a loop and stick to the back of the large black circles for the eyes and place them at the top of the door. Repeat for the second door. For the snow women door add 3 eyelashes to the corner of each eye and slightly curl the ends if desired.child attaching card stock pieces to door
  2. Next, add tape to the bake of the carrot nose pieces and attach just below the eyes. Repeat for the other door.
  3. For the snow woman door, attach the 2 red triangles above one of the eyes at the corner and add the small red circle to form the bow.child attaching paper bow to door
  4. Next, attach one of the smaller circles centered underneath the carrot nose and space out the rest of the circles to form a smile. Repeat for the other door.
  5. On the lower third of the door attach the 3 remaining circles to form the buttons, use the nose and middle smile circle as a guide to line them up.
  6. Line up the ribbon with the doorknob at the center of the door. Tape ribbon to the corner of the door. Wrap the end around the doorknob and determine the desired length for the scarf tails. Cut the ribbon and attach another piece of ribbon the same length and tape under the doorknob to form a second tail for the scarf.child wrapping ribbon around door knob
  7. If desired attach Christmas lights with tape around door frame.
snowman decorated door with christmas lights around it

Expert Crafting Tips


  • Use whatever ribbon color makes you happy, however I do suggest using the wired ribbon. It makes it easier to position your ribbon the way you want it.
  • Instead of black for the buttons, try a different color like light blue or green, and draw two dots in the center to resemble real buttons!
snow woman door

These adorable snowman doors are super easy to put together and a fun family project for a snowy afternoon.

More Holiday Decor Ideas


  • Christmas Village Shadowbox
  • Winter Hat Door Hanging
  • Snowman Hat Centerpiece
  • Sea Glass Christmas Tree

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snowman door
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5 from 33 votes

Snowman Door

These adorable snowman doors are super easy to put together and a fun family project for a snowy afternoon.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Crafting Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins

Supplies

  • Black card stock
  • Orange card stock
  • Red card stock
  • Wide wired ribbon
  • String lights optional

Craft tools

  • Small bowl, cup or round lid
  • Scissors
  • Low tack tape

Instructions

Prepping the Pieces

  • Cut (8) 3.5-inch circles from black card stock for the buttons and smiles. We used a small bowl to trace the circles.
  • Cut (4) 4.5-inch circles from black card stock for the eyes. We used the lid from a sour cream container to trace the circles.
  • Cut out (6) half-inch x 3-inch rectangle strips from black card stock for the eyelashes for the snow woman.
  • Cut out (2) triangles from red card stock with a 5-inch base and 5 inches long for the snow women’s bow.
  • Cut out (1) 2-inch circle from red card stock for the center of the bow.
  • Cut out 2 triangles with a 4-inch base that extends 6 inches long from orange card stock for the carrot noses.
  • When assembling the door you will cut out the ribbon pieces for the scarf.

Assembling the Snowman

  • Using a low tack tape create a loop and stick to the back of the large black circles for the eyes and place them at the top of the door. Repeat for the second door. For the snow women door add 3 eyelashes to the corner of each eye and slightly curl the ends if desired.
  • Next, add tape to the bake of the carrot nose pieces and attach just below the eyes. Repeat for the other door.
  • For the snow woman door attach the 2 red triangles above one of the eyes at the corner and add the small red circle to form the bow.
  • Next, attach one of the smaller circles centered underneath the carrot nose and space out the rest of the circles to form a smile. Repeat for the other door.
  • On the lower third of the door attach the 3 remaining circles to form the buttons, use the nose and middle smile circle as a guide to line them up.
  • Line up the ribbon with the doorknob at the center of the door. Tape ribbon to the corner of the door. Wrap the end around the doorknob and determine the desired length for the scarf tails. Cut the ribbon and attach another piece of ribbon the same length and tape under the doorknob to form a second tail for the scarf.
  • If desired attach Christmas lights with tape around door frame.

Expert Tips & FAQs

  • Use whatever ribbon color makes you happy, however I do suggest using the wired ribbon. It makes it easier to position your ribbon the way you want it.
  • Instead of block for the buttons, try a different color like light blue or green, and draw two dots in the center to resemble real buttons!

This post originally appeared here on Nov 30, 2020.

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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. Trina says

    November 10, 2022 at 10:34 am

    Can’t wait to try this with my grandchildren. Instead of card stock we may use felt or foam.

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  2. Vanessa says

    November 9, 2022 at 8:56 pm

    These look really cool and are easy to make. You made a small error on the number of circles needed for the smiles and buttons for “These instructions are for TWO doors”. All of your instructions are correct for 2 doors, beside “Prepping the Pieces” in #1 directions . The directions say( 8 )circles when it requires 16 circles for 2 doors , if going by your pictures. My doors came out so cute.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      December 23, 2024 at 4:15 pm

      I just snuck upstairs to do this to surprise my kids. I wish I would have seen your comment before I came down and thought that didn’t seem like enough of this size!

      Reply
  3. Beverly says

    November 30, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    Used this idea for my mom’s apartment door in Assisted Living community. It turned out great and everyone is loving it! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
  4. Rosie says

    October 16, 2021 at 7:28 pm

    I’ve the snowman doors great ideaL

    Reply
  5. judy krebsbach says

    June 19, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    I think you inadvertently made an error on the number of circles needed for the smiles and buttons for 2 doors. The directions say 8 circles when it looks like you would need 16 circles for 2 doors. i can’t wait for the holiday season to put mine up.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 1, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      Sorry for the confusion. The instructions are for one door :)

      Reply
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