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Whimsical DIY Snowman Door Decoration

Create your own snowman door decoration this holiday season using a mix of supplies found in nature (such as hanging mulberry vines and sprigs of cedar) as well as a few items from your crafting stash. It’s an easy way to add a whimsical touch to your Christmas decorations and all through the winter months.

Snowman wreath made from mulberry vines hanging from a door.

Making a Snowman Door Decoration with Nature-Found Items

Using supplies we found around the house, we made this adorable frosty the snowman craft for my door.

Starting with a wreath form that was made at the same time as this pumpkin wreath form, we simply added extra elements to bring the snowman to life. I’m certain that dressing him was just as much fun as the kids have when they build a snowman!

One of the nice things about this snowman door decoration is that it’s not only for Christmas – he can hang on the front door for the whole winter season. What a cheerful and fun way to be greeted when you come home!

Materials Needed to Make one Decorative Snowman:

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Materials needed to make a snowman wreath.

How to Make this Snowman Christmas Decoration

Preparing and Assembling the Snowman Shape

Refer to our post on making a pumpkin wreath form to make this snowman wreath form.

The steps are similar but even easier since you’re making three evenly sized circle shapes and then securing them together to form the snowman.

Once formed, it’s ready for the fun part: adding the details to make it look like an actual snowman!

Dressing up the Snowman Decor

Start by spray-painting the wreath forms in white. Make sure your surface is protected before painting.

Dried mulberry vines and spray paint can.

Leave it to dry fully before moving on to the next steps.

White spray painted mulberry vines.

In the meantime, cut three pieces of twine measuring 20” long and then glue the buttons at the end of each twine. 

Cut a piece of fabric about 5” wide and 24” long. You can also use a piece of ribbon or an actual scarf! 

Once the vine wreath is dry, begin assembling the pieces.

Clip 5” long pieces of foliage and secure them to the wreath form using floral wire. Layer more foliage to add to the fullness.

Tie the twine around the “neck” of the snowman.

Tying the twine with buttons onto the snowman wreath.

Tie the flannel fabric loosely around the “neck” as well.

Tying the plaid fabric to the snowman wreath.

Hang on your door to enjoy! Mine is hanging on a white door, but wouldn’t it be a fun idea for a darker colored door?

Would you add any other embellishments to dress up this snowman door decoration? Perhaps an old knitted toque for the top of the head, a faux carrot nose or more cedar sprigs?

Finished snowman decoration hanging on a white door.
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Collage of process pictures to make a snowman wreath.

DIY Snowman Door Decoration

Jane and Sonja
A fun nature craft, this DIY snowman door decoration will hang cheerfully on your front door all winter long.
5 from 2 votes

Materials
  

  • Snowman Wreath Form made from Mulberry Vines
  • Scrap Flannel in a plaid or other pattern cut to 5” wide x XX” long
  • Fabric Scissors
  • White spray paint
  • 6 x Large buttons in black
  • Twine
  • Hot Glue Gun and clear glue sticks
  • Fresh Greenery
  • Floral Wire and wire cutters

Instructions
 

  • Refer to our post on making a pumpkin wreath form for making a snowman wreath form.
  • Once formed, start by spray painting the wreath form in white.
  • In the meantime, cut three pieces of twine measuring 20” long and then glue the buttons at the end of each twine.
  • Cut a piece of fabric about 5” wide and 20” long. You can also use a piece of ribbon.
  • Once the vine wreath is dry, begin assembling the pieces.
  • Clip 5” long pieces of foliage and secure them to the wreath form using floral wire. Layer more foliage to add to the fullness.
  • Tie the twine around the “neck” of the snowman.
  • Tie the flannel fabric loosely around the “neck” as well.
  • Hang on your door to enjoy!
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Chelle

Thursday 15th of December 2022

I made ours using only what I had on hand. Yarn wrapped embroidery hoops, plaid ribbon for scarf & some wreath decos. We LOVE him on the front door!!! Thanx for the inspiration!! I’ll tag y’all in Instagram!! @kweenbee_612 Happy Holidays from Texas Hill Country!

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