Monday, January 9, 2012

Snowman craft

Snowman magnets that are fun and easy to make with your kiddos.

Supplies:
Cosmetic cotton rounds (found by the cotton balls)
Toddler socks (new or gently used)
Black and orange fabric paint
Tacky glue
Craft magnets
Fabric stiffener (or equal parts white glue and water)
Winter charm as an ornament for the hat

Place cotton rounds on wax paper on a cookie sheet.  Dab fabric stiffener on the front until it is wet and flat.  Then repeat on the other side of the cotton round.  Have an adult place the cotton rounds in the oven at the lowest possible temperature, until they are hard and dry.  
Cut the foot off the toddler socks, just above the heel. The circular tube that is left will be the snowman's hat.  Glue the top (finished end) of the sock to the cotton round.  Tuck the top of the sock inward and glue in place to finish the hat.  
Using fabric paints, make two black "beady" eyes and five beads for the smile. Add an orange carrot nose.  Let dry.
Glue a winter charm or a cute button on the hat.  Finally, glue a the magnet to the back of your snowman.

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