Ok I admit it, the day after Thanksgiving I let the Christmas decor come out and take over- wreaths, ornaments, runners, etc. I just love Christmas decor and every year I inevitably add something new and few handmade items. This year I thought some fun little snowman candle jars would be festive for the guest bathroom as well as a few to light up my walk on Christmas Eve. I also happen to love a kid friendly craft project too- my son was able to do everything but the hot glue so this holiday craft was a winner! We are planning to make one Snowman Candle Mason Jar for each of his teachers, and grandma too as DIY gifts.
Gather up some supplies, grab a mug of cocoa, and let’s get to crafting some candle jars!
Snowman Candle Jar Craft
Snowman Candle Jar Supplies:
- smooth empty jar
- epsom salt
- ribbon
- black buttons
- orange chenille stem
- school glue
- foam brush
- hot glue gun/sticks
Snowman Candle Jar Craft Tutorial:
Grab a glass jar, you don’t want a mason jar here, you want a smooth surface- spaghetti, pickle jar,etc.. is perfect for this project.
Paint jar from neck down with a thick coat of glue.
Immediately roll jar in epsom salt to coat, add a bit more glue and salt if need to coat fully.
Allow glue to dry for 1-2 hours.
Wrap ribbon around base of jar for a scarf, tie it off, and secure in several places with hot glue.
Cut off a 2” length of chenille stem, bend in half, twist and bend one end perpendicular so you have a larger surface to glue down and keep it secure- attach with a generous amount of hot glue for the nose.
Hot glue buttons for eyes and a mouth on your snowman to finish him off.
Drop in a tea light and he is ready to light up your mantle, walkway, or anywhere else that can use a touch of winter cheer.
I hope you enjoy making snowman candle jars for your holiday decor. Do you think you will make this holiday craft with your family? What are your favorite Christmas crafts?
Shona says
December 8, 2014 at 12:48 pmI love this! Guess whose family will be having a few jar meals coming up 🙂
Liz Mays says
November 30, 2015 at 10:01 pmThey’re so easy to make and everyone’s would be a little different. I need to get some epsom salt so I can do it!
Danielle Harper says
November 30, 2015 at 11:01 pmI love how the Epsom salt gives that glistening snow effect. Such a cute craft. I know my girls will love it!
Ann Bacciaglia says
November 30, 2015 at 11:04 pmThis is such a cure candle jar. I am definietly going to try making some of these this weekend. I hope mine turn out as good as yours did.
Aubrey says
December 1, 2015 at 12:24 amThis turned out really cute. I may need to make one.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
December 1, 2015 at 8:02 amThis is absolutely adorable and seems easy to do! My kids would love helping with the snowman craft. It would make a cute gift for teachers, neighbors, friends, too!
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
December 1, 2015 at 12:40 pmWhat an adorable and easy craft to make for the holidays. What child would not want to make and enjoy one of those this Christmas?
Amanda Champagne says
December 22, 2015 at 2:36 pmJust made these with preschoolers. The hot glue didn’t stick to the epsom salt. They just popped right off when they got bumped and with kids they are going to get bumped. I ended up taking all the hot glued buttons off and re-glued them with e6000. That seems to be holding better. While I was researching what glue to use, I came across some info that says the epsom salts won’t stay nice…they will change after a few days of being out in the open. She said if you paint it, they will stay nice, so I gave each snowman a coat of spray polyurethane. Hoping it works. Thanks for the great idea 🙂 They turned out cute!
Jasmine Moreno says
December 2, 2016 at 11:06 amThis was a fun diy to make and my friends love it.