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    Quick and Easy Terra Cotta Snowman Craft

    Published: Dec 27, 2021 by Heidi Fowler. This post may contain affiliate links 70 Comments

    This Terra Cotta Snowman Craft is so easy, that you'll be done and moving onto new projects in a snap.  You might even have most of the supplies on hand.

    Quick and Easy Terra Cotta Snowman Craft from OneCreativeMommy.com {Christmas Decor and Craft}

    Materials:

    • 3 terra cotta pots--painted white and distressed with sandpaper
    • 1 small stick
    • 1 toddler-size sock
    • 1 white cotton ball or puff ball
    • 1 small piece of scrap fabric
    • 3 craft buttons
    • Sharpie fine tipped marker
    • Hot glue (and glue gun) or strong craft glue
    • Orange golf tee (optional)

    Quick and Easy Terra Cotta Snowman Craft from OneCreativeMommy.com {Christmas Decor and Craft}

    Instructions:

    1. Paint and distress all three pots.  You don't need to paint the bottom or inside.  (To distress, use sandpaper to rub a little paint off some of the edges of the rim of the pot.)

    Easy Terra Cotta Snowman Tutorial from OneCreativeMommy.com--you'll be done in no time!

    1. Glue all three pots together with hot glue or craft glue.
    2. Fold down cuff of toddler sock, squish the hat into shape, and sew or glue cotton ball to top.  Place on the head so that you can see where to draw the face.

    Easy Terra Cotta Snowman Tutorial from OneCreativeMommy.com--you'll be done in no time!  Sock Hat Instructions

    1.  Use a black sharpie to draw a face just above the rim of the smallest pot.
    2. Optional--saw off tip of orange golf tee and attach with hot glue to form the nose.  (You can just use a lump of coal for the nose and skip the golf tee.)

    Easy Terra Cotta Snowman Tutorial from OneCreativeMommy.com--Closeup of face

    1. Glue on hat and glue or stitch down a few folds so the hat will keep its squished shape.
    2. Attach three buttons to the front of the medium pot with glue.
    3. Tie scrap fabric around stick and glue it to the rim of the smallest pot.

    You are done!  Easy peasy!

    Easy Terra Cotta Snowman Tutorial from OneCreativeMommy.com--you'll be done in no time!

    Thanks for stopping by today.  While you're here, check out some of my other ideas.  Images below are linked.

    Do You Want To Build a Snowman? {Olaf Sock Snowman Tutorial from OneCreativeMommy.com} #olaf #frozenpartyideas

    Quick and Easy Marshmallow Snowman Kid's Craft--Perfect for family gatherings and Christmas parties. {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Gluten Free Monday at OneCreativeMommy.com

    Heidi

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    About Heidi

    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Crystal

      November 27, 2012 at 10:10 pm

      I love snowman!!! What a creative and fun snowman!!

      Reply
    2. Julie Moore

      November 28, 2012 at 6:13 am

      That is just beyond cute! Going to bookmark this for future reference! My mom (and I) are snowman fanatics. I bet she'd LOVE this!

      Reply
      • Julie Moore

        December 03, 2012 at 12:23 pm

        Thank you so much for sharing this with our link-up! :)

        Reply
    3. Mel

      November 29, 2012 at 3:18 am

      Love love love these, I have to do this, pinning them!

      Reply
    4. Joyce

      November 29, 2012 at 5:57 am

      Those are REALLY cute! Easy, too!

      Reply
    5. Mari

      November 30, 2012 at 1:57 pm

      Adorable! I love this snowman! Thanks for sharing:) What size pots would you suggest using? I hope I can make this as beautiful as you have done!

      Reply
    6. Kelly - Two Kids Cooking and More

      November 30, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      These are awesome...absolutely love 'em. This would be a wonderful and simple craft to make with kids of all ages! Thanks for it at our Show and Tell Linky Party!

      Reply
    7. Shannon

      November 30, 2012 at 9:26 pm

      This is such a cute idea! I might just have to make some :)

      Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot

      Reply
    8. Jessi @ Practically Functional

      December 02, 2012 at 5:08 pm

      Too cute! I love how you used up bits and pieces of things to make this. I just made a snowman out of a bunch of empty tin cans, sort of the same idea. :-) Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

      Reply
    9. Christina at I Gotta Create!

      December 02, 2012 at 7:14 pm

      Another super cute terra cotta pot project! Love it!

      Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

      Reply
    10. stacey

      December 03, 2012 at 10:57 am

      SO CUTE! I love snowmen. So making this, this year! Thank you for sharing at our 12 Days of Christmas Goodies Linkup Party!

      Reply
    11. Marilyn

      December 03, 2012 at 10:07 pm

      OMG this project is so cute! I have a soft spot for snowmen and I can't wait to make one of these ! Thanks for sharing on the homemade holiday party.

      Marilyn
      4you-withlove.blogspot.com

      Reply
    12. Christie - Food Done Light

      December 04, 2012 at 1:24 pm

      I am a snowman fanatic. Love how cute these snowmen are. What a great idea to use terra cotta pots. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures.

      Reply
    13. Kathy Penney @ Sparkles And A Stove

      December 04, 2012 at 2:54 pm

      This is absolutely adorable! And so simple! Great job on the info photo labels too!

      Reply
    14. Helen @ Blue Eyed Beauty Blog

      December 04, 2012 at 11:37 pm

      This is SO super cute! I am pinning to remember for when I have my own place to decorate next year!!

      I'm visiting via Waste Not Want Not Wednesday!

      Helen
      Blue Eyed Beauty Blog

      Reply
    15. Jill

      December 05, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      What a cute snowman!!!

      Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
      Hope you have a fabulous week!
      Jill @ Creating my way to Success
      http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    16. Michele

      December 05, 2012 at 10:24 pm

      Adorable!!! Pinned this cutie:) Stop on over. I posted http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2012/12/upcycled-denim-christmas-stocking.html to Whimsy Wed:)

      Reply
    17. I Gotta Try That

      December 06, 2012 at 2:04 am

      I love this Heidi! So cute and it looks fun to make. Thanks for sharing at "I Gotta Try That"
      Marcie

      Reply
    18. Becky of Magic Belles

      December 06, 2012 at 8:51 am

      Fantastic, love it!

      Reply
    19. Rose :: Fine Craft Guild

      December 06, 2012 at 9:47 am

      Oh, this is soo sweet! Thank you for linking it up with us at FineCRAFTguild. Love it.

      Reply
    20. Marti

      December 06, 2012 at 11:17 am

      SO cute!!! I'm going to have to make me one! Thank you for sharing. :)

      Marti

      Reply
    21. Trish - Mom On Timeout

      December 06, 2012 at 11:42 pm

      These are so cute! Just pinned them! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

      Reply
    22. andrea cammarata

      December 07, 2012 at 5:15 am

      Fabulous Creation and thank you so much for sharing! hugs...

      Reply
    23. Dixie n Dottie

      December 07, 2012 at 11:30 am

      This is so cute! Thanks so much for sharing at our Countdown to Christmas link party! Hope you'll continue to link up with us! Happy weekend! :)
      http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    24. Carrie

      December 07, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      So cute!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

      Reply
    25. Julie

      December 08, 2012 at 12:29 pm

      Oh I love this! Ha, I live in Florida, I've never built a snowman. In fact, I've never seen snow in person. But I am absolutely obsessed with all things snowmen. Thanks so much for sharing on Marvelous Mondays! I will be featuring this on my blog this weekend at tomorrow's party. Have a great weekend!

      Julie
      http://www.thisgalcooks.com

      Reply
    26. Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking & More

      December 08, 2012 at 3:46 pm

      Heidi,
      Oh. My. Gosh!!! I absolutely fell in love with this!! What a creative idea and so gosh darn cute!! I am so glad you brought this to Wicked Good Wednesdays!! Thank you!! I'm excited to see what else you have up your sleeves in the future!!

      Reply
    27. Lauren

      December 08, 2012 at 11:08 pm

      This is so super cute! Coming over from Earning My Cape. I'm guest hosting the Super Link Party on Wednesday and will be featuring this post on my blog. Hope you can come by and see it. :)

      Reply
    28. The Busy Bee's

      December 10, 2012 at 10:34 am

      This is really cute. I love snowmen, they are fun to decorate with.
      Thanks for sharing at the Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
      Adorned From Above,
      Debi.
      The Busy Bee's,
      Myrna and Joye.

      Reply
    29. Danielle @ Poor and Gluten Free

      December 10, 2012 at 10:35 am

      These are adorable! I love this idea. Thanks so much for sharing them on Waste Not Want Not Wednesday, Heidi :)

      Reply
    30. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

      December 12, 2012 at 4:38 pm

      This is adorable, Heidi. I love it so much that I'm going to FEATURE this post on Tasty Thursdays this week. Thanks for linking up. The party will be live again tonight. Thanks, Nichi
      http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

      Reply
    31. Susie @Bowdabra

      December 14, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      Thanks for sharing your project in last week's Crafty Showcase. We love how you inspire others on the internet! Stop back over and share more of your talent in the new Bowdabra Crafty Showcase starting Friday night midnight! http://www.bowdabrablog.com
      Susie @Bowdabra

      Reply
    32. Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

      November 18, 2013 at 3:45 pm

      This is such a cute snowman. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.
      Have a great week.
      Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
      http://www.adornedfromabove.com

      Reply
    33. Mel

      November 06, 2014 at 1:09 am

      that is so adorable! I love him

      Reply
    34. Joyce

      November 10, 2014 at 11:29 pm

      Darling snowman - and you make it look so easy. Beautiful pictures too!

      Reply
    35. Bobbie Gaines

      November 11, 2014 at 9:54 am

      Beautiful snow man my favorite thing to make>

      Reply
    36. Diamne Stoughton

      March 30, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      I am wonering what size pots you used for the three-tier terra cotta snowman? I want to make this, but dont know what size pots.
      Thank you

      Reply
    37. Carly

      September 08, 2017 at 10:46 am

      I love your terra cotta pot snowman! I want to make one, what sizes did you use? I'm having a hard time finding the middle size. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        September 10, 2017 at 9:42 am

        Hi, Carly. I made this snowman 19 years ago! I just moved, and my Christmas decorations are in a hopeless black hole of boxes, so I can't check out the sizes for you right now. This snowman can be any size, so just choose three pots that decrease in size, and you'll be good to go!

        Reply

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