I’m getting all kinds of Christmas Carfty over here! I’ve got a bunch of different projects in the works, but today I’m sharing this adorable DIY Christmas Sock Snowman!
Supplies:
1 Pair Work Socks
10 C Rice
4 Pins (2 the same color )
Scarf This can be a piece of ribbon, or fabric, your choice
1 spool Thread that matches the sock color
1 Pair Scissors
3 Buttons (optional)
1 tube Super glue (for sticking on the buttons)
DIY Christmas Sock Snowman Instructions:
1. Cut the sock in half just past the ankle area towards the toes. Set aside the toe portion for now.
2. With the thread, tie closed the cut end of the sock. Turn the sock inside out so the tied portion is now on the inside of the sock.
3. Start filling the open end of the sock with rice. Fill till it’s almost full, but with some room to tie it closed. As you fill, lift the sock to distribute more rice near the lower half of the sock to form the body of the snowman.
4. Tie the top of the sock closed with thread. With your hands, slightly squish and form the head of the snowman and give definition to the body.
5. Using thread again, tie a piece of thread around the neck and tighten it to give it further definition.
6. With the toe portion of the sock, cut off the red strip portion of the sock, leaving equal margin on the cut side than there is on the open end of the sock. With the toe portion of the sock, fold over the open end once or twice. This is the hat. Fit the hat on the snowman and adjust where you feel looks good. With the strip of red sock portion, fold over to hide the white edges and fit over the rim of the snowman’s hat. You are basically using the red portion of the sock to hide the “brim” of the hat you just put on. Remember to leave room for eyes and a nose!
7. Using the two pins that are the same color, pin them in the head of the snowman to form his eyes. Then use the third pin for the nose.
8. Take your ribbon/fabric and tie it around the neck of the snowman. The last pin can be used to hold the scarf in place.
9. At this point, you can choose to glue on the buttons.
10. When carrying the snowman, you will want to support him from the bottom, as the rice moves around a lot and will distort his body.
Isn’t he just the cutest little snowman? And this DIY Christmas Sock Snowman is so easy to make too!
Jaelan says
November 23, 2015 at 9:35 amMy nieces and nephews would be all OVER this!
Emily Woodard says
November 23, 2015 at 10:38 amI made something similar to this when I was in kindergarten. My mom still uses it as a decoration every Christmas! (It doesn’t look as cute as this one, though.)
Julie S. says
November 23, 2015 at 10:46 amWhat an adorable craft! This would be fun to do with kids.
Frankly Entertaining (@frentertaining) says
November 24, 2015 at 2:44 amThat is the most adorable use for a solo sock I have ever seen. We might have to try this during the Thanksgiving break!
repurposingjunkie says
December 6, 2015 at 3:41 pmThis snowman is so cute!!! Great way to repurpose those old lone socks!! 🙂
Sonja @ SustainMyCraftHabit says
December 6, 2015 at 4:50 pmI can’t get over how adorable this is! I’m going to rummage through my sock drawer tonight to find just the perfect sock to use!
Cara says
December 8, 2015 at 7:24 amThis is adorable! I want to make some of these with my boys this year. Thanks for sharing!
Teresa says
December 8, 2015 at 7:37 amI love your snowman, you did a wonderful job!
If you have time, I would love for you to share this post over at the Holidays Celebration link party that is live right now! It’s such a neat idea, I’m sure our readers would love it too! (http://keepingitrreal.blogspot.pt/2015/12/holidays-celebration-link-party-4.html)
Teresa says
December 9, 2015 at 5:07 amThank you for sharing! Pinned!
Teresa B says
December 11, 2015 at 11:43 amJust a quick note to let you know that I’ve featured this post today on the Holidays Celebration Link Party Features. Come and grab an “I was featured” button and browse around for the other features here: http://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com.es/2015/12/holidays-celebration-link-party-4_11.html
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jemdreamz1214 says
December 8, 2015 at 11:41 amI will definitely be making these next year! I love snow people!
Stephanie says
December 9, 2015 at 7:22 amWhat a cute little snowman!!
zografia80 says
December 11, 2015 at 1:47 pmIt’s one of the best Christmas projects i have seen this year and definitely the cutest snowman!
Beverly says
December 11, 2015 at 10:16 pmYour snowman is adorable. This will be our Snickerdoodle Special of the Week at tomorrow’s party. Thanks so much for sharing.
homeonthecornerblog says
December 12, 2015 at 9:19 pmSo cute! And he could stay out all winter long, and not melt! Have a Merry Christmas!
FrugalHausfrau says
December 15, 2015 at 3:38 pmDo you know how many people I know that have these, but BOUGHT them!!? Who knew!!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Throwback Thursday and I’ll be pinning this to our TBT pinterest! Hope to see you next time!!
DearCreatives (@DearCreatives) says
December 16, 2015 at 2:11 amSo adorable. Pinned & shared. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party.
Sherry says
December 16, 2015 at 2:57 pmOh aren’t these cute? I have one my DIL made! I’ll have to make a whole family since you gave the DIY.
Thanks for sharing!
hollybertone says
December 17, 2015 at 7:54 amStepson’s class is making these for their Christmas crafts! FUN!
Vicki / Five Spot Green Living says
November 29, 2016 at 8:47 amOh wow these are SO adorable! I am not crafty, as hard as I try, but this is something I could do with the kids! Thanks so much for this tutorial.
Charlene Asay says
November 30, 2016 at 3:01 pmThis is adorable! This would be super easy. Thanks for sharing with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week!
Dara says
November 30, 2016 at 5:21 pmHe is just too dang cute 🙂 I am pretty sure we have a few extra socks about…I can use husband’s socks for the mommy snowman and the little guy’s socks for the baby! Now I am too excited.
Adelien Tan says
December 8, 2016 at 8:00 amWho knows that the cute beautiful snowman is made out of socks filled in with rice. Yeah, we have a lot of rice here. It is our main course. I think we will do this craft. Thank you for sharing in Family Fun Friday.
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says
December 11, 2016 at 8:09 amThis guy has really captured my heart. Thank you for bringing him to Saucy Saturdays.