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Supplies: Spun Cotton Pieces to Make Snowmen: Balls, Heads, Bodies, Noses, Hands
Bases: Dresden Medallions or Spun Cotton 1/2 Balls
Hats: Plastic or Spun Cotton
Scarf Material: Tiny Tinsel Chenille, Velvet Bows and 1/8" Ribbon, Wired Chenille Roping
Buttons: Dresden Stars or Tiny Spun Cotton Balls
Items to Hold: Velvet Leaves, Berries, Mushrooms, Pine Sprigs, Stamen, Flowers
Additional supplies: Hot Glue or Clear-drying Glue (like Elmer's or Alleen's Tacky Glue), Scissors, Paint, Paint Brush, Pipe cleaners or Skewers,
Step 1: Paint spun cotton buttons and stovepipe hats using a skewer or pipe cleaner as a handle and let dry. We used black paint to imitate coal.
Step 2: Begin to assemble basic snowman shapes. Glue head + ball (body) + base (like below left). Glue nose + body + Dresden medallion (like below middle). Or glue tiny ball nose + head + ball (body) + Dresden medallion (like below right). We will add hands later.
Step 3: Add a scarf. Wired Chenille: A wired chenille scarf works best on all snowman assemblies, especially ball head + ball body as it fits nicely in the "neck" space. Cut a 6-7" piece of wired chenille, wrap it around the neck then twist it twice (like closing a twist tie) to secure. Trim ends as desired and bend wires for character (like a wind-swept look).
Tips: Use the end of a paintbrush to gently press into the stovepipe hat base to create a depression. This will allow it to sit better on the round head.
Snowmen are equally adorable whether holding a single item or a mix. Try having him hold just one statement item like a colorful mushroom.
Adding the scarf early in the assembly is intentional -- it's much easier to determine hand and button placement when you already know the scarf location.
Use a tiny round ball as a snowball nose: The same size ball used for buttons also double as a nose.
It is not necessary to paint the white spun cotton pieces that will remain white. We only painted the coal buttons and stovepipe hat.
Item No. MU14CR
12 spun cotton mushrooms with glossy cranberry lacquered caps and handpainted white spots. Each mushroom measures 14mm high which is just under 5/8". They measure just under 5/8" across the cap and have a 2" green paper covered wire stem. Made in Germany.
Item No. MU14AG
12 spun cotton mushrooms with glossy apple green lacquered caps and handpainted white spots. Each mushroom measures 14mm high which is just under 5/8". They measure just under 5/8" across the cap and have a 2" green paper covered wire stem. Made in Germany.
Item No. MU10MetR
12 spun cotton mushrooms with glossy metallic dark red lacquered caps and handpainted white spots. Each mushroom measures 10mm high which is approx. 1/2". They measure 3/8" across the cap and have a 2" green paper covered wire stem. Made in Germany.
Item No. MU10-Y
This is a set of 12 spun cotton mushrooms in Yellow. Mushrooms measure 10mm across the cap x 14mm high (3/8" across x 1/2" high), stems are approx 3-1/2" long.A lovely addition to Christmas tree branches, craft projects, and more.Each mushroom was made by hand and features a lacquered cap with hand painted white spots and a brown paper wrapped wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MU10-R-Y
This is a set of 12 Light Yellow spun cotton mushrooms with Dark Red caps and white spots. Mushrooms measure 10mm across the cap x 14mm high (3/8" across x 1/2" high), stems are approx 3-1/2" long.A lovely addition to Christmas tree branches, craft projects, and more.Each mushroom was made by hand and features a lacquered cap with hand painted spots and a brown paper wrapped wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MU10-R-PK
This is a set of 12 Light Pink spun cotton mushrooms with Dark Red caps and light pink spots. Mushrooms measure 10mm across the cap x 14mm high (3/8" across x 1/2" high), stems are approx 3-1/2" long.A lovely addition to Christmas tree branches, craft projects, and more.Each mushroom was made by hand and features a lacquered cap with hand painted spots and a brown paper wrapped wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MU10-PK
This is a set of 12 spun cotton mushrooms in Light Pink. Mushrooms measure 10mm across the cap x 14mm high (3/8" across x 1/2" high), stems are approx 3-1/2" long.A lovely addition to Christmas tree branches, craft projects, and more.Each mushroom was made by hand and features a lacquered cap with hand painted white spots and a brown paper wrapped wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MU10-LGR
This is a set of 12 spun cotton mushrooms in Lime Green. Mushrooms measure 10mm across the cap x 14mm high (3/8" across x 1/2" high), stems are approx 3-1/2" long.A lovely addition to Christmas tree branches, craft projects, and more.Each mushroom was made by hand and features a lacquered cap with hand painted white spots and a brown paper wrapped wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MU10-IV
This is a set of 12 spun cotton mushrooms in Ivory. Mushrooms measure 10mm across the cap x 14mm high (3/8" across x 1/2" high), stems are approx 3-1/2" long.A lovely addition to Christmas tree branches, craft projects, and more.Each mushroom was made by hand and features a lacquered cap with hand painted white spots and a brown paper wrapped wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MU10-DKR
This is a set of 12 spun cotton mushrooms in Dark Red. Mushrooms measure 10mm across the cap x 14mm high (3/8" across x 1/2" high), stems are approx 3-1/2" long.A lovely addition to Christmas tree branches, craft projects, and more.Each mushroom was made by hand and features a lacquered cap with hand painted white spots and a brown paper wrapped wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MU10-BRN
This is a set of 12 spun cotton mushrooms in Brown. Mushrooms measure 10mm across the cap x 14mm high (3/8" across x 1/2" high), stems are approx 3-1/2" long.A lovely addition to Christmas tree branches, craft projects, and more.Each mushroom was made by hand and features a lacquered cap with hand painted white spots and a brown paper wrapped wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MU10-AQ
This is a set of 12 spun cotton mushrooms in Aqua. Mushrooms measure 10mm across the cap x 14mm high (3/8" across x 1/2" high), stems are approx 3-1/2" long.A lovely addition to Christmas tree branches, craft projects, and more.Each mushroom was made by hand and features a lacquered cap with hand painted white spots and a brown paper wrapped wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MNG010R
1 bundle of approx. 72 specialty stamen with green wired stems and cigar shaped white heads with glossy red tips. 2 1/2" long overall with heads measuring about 5/8" long and 1/8" wide. Handmade in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MN-CZ72
A bundle of 36 double-ended mushroom stamen for a total of 72 mushrooms. Each mushroom measures 1/2" tall x 1/4" across the cap; stems are about 2" to 2-1/2" long overall. These have glossy red lacquered caps with white spots. Each is formed and lacquered by hand so no two are exactly alike and sizes vary slightly. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MN-CZ71
36 glossy red lacquered berry stamen in red with textured dots. Each measures 3/8" tall on a 2" brown paper covered wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MN-CZ70
36 glossy red lacquered berry stamen in red with a black dot. Each measures 3/8" tall on a 2" brown paper covered wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MN-CZ47
18 old store stock glossy lacquered currant stamen in black. Each measures 3/8" tall on a 1.5" green paper covered wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MN-CZ43-GR
Bundle of 18 composition blueberry stamen in matte green. Each measures 3/8" tall on a 1-1/2" brown paper covered wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MN-CZ43-BL
18 old store stock composition blueberry stamen in matte dark blue. Each measures 3/8" tall on a 1.5" brown paper covered wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MN-CZ41R
18 old store stock glossy lacquered currant stamen in red. Each measures 3/8" tall on a 1.5" brown paper covered wire stem. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. HAT-1096
Group of 5 hard plastic hats in black. These hats have great detailing -- a hat band with bow on one side, an upturned brim and a jaunty shape. Each measures 5/8" tall; brim measures 1-3/8" long x 1-1/8" wide. Holes measure just under 3/4" across. Old store stock, made in Germany.
Item No. HAT-06-PK
Group of 8 medium light pink hard plastic hats. Each measures 5/8" tall and 7/8" across the brim (the size of a quarter coin), with a 1/2" opening.
Item No. HAT-06
Group of 10 medium matte black hard plastic hats. Each measures 1/2" tall and 7/8" across the brim (the size of a quarter coin), with a 1/2" opening.
Item No. HAT-04-R
Group of 10 hard plastic hats in glossy red. Each measures 5/8" tall x 1-1/8" across the brim. Holes measure 5/8" across. Brims may have small plastic burs from the manufacturing process. A delightful addition to snowmen figures!
Item No. HAT-04-BK
Group of 10 hard plastic hats in glossy black. Each measures 5/8" tall x 1-1/8" across the brim. Holes measure 5/8" across. Brims may have small plastic burs from the manufacturing process. A delightful addition to snowmen figures!
Item No. DFW852S
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Silver foil on front, tan paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852DKB
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Dark blue foil on front, white paper on the back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852BU
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Burgundy foil on front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852B
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Glossy black on front, beige paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8007S
Sheet of 8 Dresden filigree snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Silver foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8006S
Sheet of 8 Dresden snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Silver foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8006G
Sheet of 8 Dresden snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Gold foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8006AG
Sheet of 8 Dresden snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on back. Made in Germany.
Item No. CT414
5 yards of magenta and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT412
5 yards of green and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT411
5 yards of cornflower blue and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT410
5 yards of coral and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT409
5 yards of burgundy and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT408
5 yards of yellow and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. CT407
5 yards of red and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT404
5 yards of powder blue and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT403
5 yards of light green and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CCD-8-TBL
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired chenille cording in Turquoise. It measures 8mm wide or about 5/16".Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, this cording may have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into shape.An ideal size for crafting retro-style orname...(click for more)
Item No. CCD-8-R
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired chenille cording in Red. It measures 8mm wide or about 5/16".Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, this cording may have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into shape.An ideal size for crafting retro-style ornaments, u...(click for more)
Item No. CCD-8-LPK
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired chenille cording in Light Pink. It measures 8mm wide or about 5/16".Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, this cording may have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into shape.An ideal size for crafting retro-style ornam...(click for more)
Item No. CCD-8-FU
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired chenille cording in Fuchsia Pink. It measures 8mm wide or about 5/16".Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, this cording may have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into shape.An ideal size for crafting retro-style orn...(click for more)
Item No. CCD-8-DKG
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired chenille cording in Dark Green. It measures 8mm wide or about 5/16".Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, this cording may have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into shape.An ideal size for crafting retro-style ornam...(click for more)
Item No. CCD-8-CBL
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired chenille cording in Cobalt Blue. It measures 8mm wide or about 5/16".Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, this cording may have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into shape.An ideal size for crafting retro-style orna...(click for more)
Item No. CCD-8-AWH
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired chenille cording in Antique White. It measures 8mm wide or about 5/16".Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, this cording may have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into shape.An ideal size for crafting retro-style or...(click for more)