Button Snowman Christmas Ornament

Create a charming Button Snowman Christmas Ornament using supplies you might already have in your stash! This project will add a handmade touch to your holiday decor or help you create a unique ornament to gift someone special!

I absolutely LOVE crafting with beautiful, vintage beadboard and always have some scraps lying around! The texture and character is the BEST, but you can use any surface you’d like and it will be perfect!

You can watch on YouTube below, or Keep Scrolling for the How To Steps & Suppies to make this sweet ornament!

Looking for another DIY Ornament Idea? You might also like this Birch Snowman Ornament too!

But now, for this adorable Button Snowman ornament….

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To make your Button Snowman Christmas Ornament, gather the following supplies:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Prepare the Base

• Use a chippy beadboard surface or a wood tag approximately 4 inches by 3 inches.
• Drill a hole at the top for the hanging string or staple/glue the string on the back

Build the Snowman

• Select 3 wood buttons in graduated sizes. Start with a 1-inch button for the base and smaller ones for the middle and head.
• Before gluing, arrange the buttons to form a snowman shape.

Create a Little Hat

• Freehand cut a small snowman hat from cardboard scrapbook paper.
• Paint the hat with black chalk paint and let it dry.
• Hot glue the hat to the top button (the snowman’s head).

Time to Add Arms

• Cut small pieces of brown floral wire and twist them to resemble wood branch arms.
• Use tweezers to position and hot glue the arms onto the sides of the middle button.

Attach the Scarf

• Cut a strip of scrap fabric to create the scarf.
• After that, fold the fabric strip in half, twist it, and glue it across the “neck” where the head and middle button meet.
• Fringe the edges of the fabric for added detail.

This is why I can’t seem to throw away any scraps haha!

Embellish with Greenery and Berries

• Add a small piece of green berry bush and a red berry to the top of the snowman near the hat or scarf.
• Secure them with hot glue.

Stamping the Design

• Use a combination of lowercase and uppercase stamps with black ink to add the phrase “Let it Snow.”
• Stamp “Let it” horizontally and “Snow” vertically on opposite sides of the ornament for added interest.

• Thread jute through the drilled hole or glue it to the back of the beadboard.
• Lastly, tie the ends into a loop to create the hanger, and get ready to hang this sweet ornament on your tree!

A Few Ideas For Customizing Your Button Snowman Christmas Ornament…

Displaying Your Button Snowman

In addition to hanging your finished Button Snowman Christmas Ornament on your tree, you can also attach it to a gift as a personalized tag, or display it on a festive wreath.

OR skip adding hanging string altogether & use in tiered tray or dough bowl arrangement!

However you choose to use it, this handmade ornament is sure to spread holiday cheer!