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Chenille Bump + Spun Cotton Snowmen Craft Project


Made using just a few supplies -- spun cotton heads, chenille bumps and plastic hats -- this jolly snowman is delightfully easy to make and a wonderful addition to tree branches, gifts, snowy scenes and more! Completed figures are about 5-1/2" tall.

Supplies: 1" Spun Cotton Heads, 5" Chenille Bumps, Plastic Hats (HAT-04 or HAT-1096), Clear-drying Glue (like Alleen's or E6000), Needle-nose Pliers, Scissors

Step 1: Arrange your supplies: To make 1 snowman, you will need 1 head, 1 hat, 3 chenille bumps for snowman (1 for arms, 2 for body/legs), 1 chenille bump for scarf, 1/2 chenille bump for tree, snips from 1 chenille bump for buttons.

Step 2: Using needle-nose pliers, make the hole in the spun cotton head larger.

Step 3: Bend two chenille bumps in half to create the body and legs.  Pinch the top of the bumps together with your pliers so it will better fit in the spun cotton head.  Glue head in place. Glue between the bumps with two small drops to hold the body together.  Let dry.

Step 4: Create arms by gluing 1 chenille bump to the back of the figure. Leave about 1/2" inch between the head and arms to accommodate the scarf.  Let dry.

Step 5: Create scarf by bending 1 chenille bump into a "P" shape and wrapping it around the snowman's neck.  The bump is wired so it's not necessary to secure it with glue.

Step 6: Snip two pieces of fluff from a chenille bump and create "buttons" by rolling them gently between your fingers.  Glue buttons in place.  Glue hat in place.  Let dry.

Step 7: Create a tree by cutting a chenille bump in half.  Use your pliers to pull the fibers out at the base of the tree, leaving about 1/4" wire stem to make glueing easier.

Step 8: Use pliers to create a small loop that will serve as your snowman's "hand" for holding his tree.  Apply a small drop of glue in the loop then insert the wire stem of the tree.  Let dry.

Step 9: Use pliers to bend the chenille up about 1/4" to create remaining hands and feet.

Tips: Try painting his nose orange with two light coats of acrylic craft paint for a classic carrot look.

Use glue sparingly when glueing body section together -- too much glue can make the chenille seem less fluffy.



Black Plastic Snowman Hats ~ 5/8" tall x 1-1/8" across brim ~ Set of 10 Top Hats

Black Plastic Snowman Hats ~ 5/8" tall x 1-1/8" across brim ~ Set of 10 Top Hats

$11.95

Red Plastic Snowman Hats ~ 5/8" tall x 1-1/8" across brim ~ Set of 10 Top Hats

Red Plastic Snowman Hats ~ 5/8" tall x 1-1/8" across brim ~ Set of 10 Top Hats

$11.95

5 Medium Spun Cotton Snowman Heads with Red Noses 1"

5 Medium Spun Cotton Snowman Heads with Red Noses 1"

$6.95

5 Medium Spun Cotton Snowman Heads with Red Noses in Natural 1"

5 Medium Spun Cotton Snowman Heads with Red Noses in Natural 1"

$6.95

5 Spun Cotton Snowman Heads in White 1" (24mm)

5 Spun Cotton Snowman Heads in White 1" (24mm)

$5.95

Fancy Black Plastic Top Hats ~ 5/8" tall ~ Set of 5 Snowman Hats ~ Germany

Fancy Black Plastic Top Hats ~ 5/8" tall ~ Set of 5 Snowman Hats ~ Germany

$11.95

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Antique White ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Antique White ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Red ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Red ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Emerald Green ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Emerald Green ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Forest Green ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Forest Green ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Black ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Black ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Light Grey ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Light Grey ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Metallic Silver Tinsel ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Metallic Silver Tinsel ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Metallic Gold Tinsel ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Metallic Gold Tinsel ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Metallic Red Tinsel ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Metallic Red Tinsel ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Metallic Green Tinsel ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

Large 5" Bump Chenille in Metallic Green Tinsel ~ 1 yd. (8 bumps)

$3.25

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