Tutorial Thursday: Paint stick Snowman

So I planned to share the tutorial for this little guy

back at the beginning of the month.
You know - when everyone was all about WINTER and not Valentine's Day.
But I couldn't find him!
I started making these back when I taught 2nd grade in Utah - so 2001.
Wow! 10 years ago - that is SCARY!

So I emailed all my Utah teacher buds and I was like -
SEND ME A PICTURE! I CAN'T FIND MINE!
LOL
Three had no idea what I was talking about,
but one rad friend said her son just made one! HOLLA!
And she would send me a picture.
Guess what?
I find mine and all my supplies about 2 hours before I got her email.

So here we go!
You'll need:

Paint - red, black, white

medium gauge wire

paint brush

googly eyes

buttons (wood or regular)

ribbon or pipe cleaner

drill or dremel tool

glue gun or craft glue

fabric scrap

I got my paint sticks from Lowe's.
The paint guy was super nice.
I said I wanted to make a project with my kids
and he gave me a handful.
Never hurts to ask!

I honestly don't know the gauge of the wire,
because I've had it since I started making these in 2001.

STEP ONE
Paint your stick - white on the bottom and black on top.
And let it dry.

STEP TWO
Take your fancy drill that your husband
got you 10 years ago when you first made these,
and drill two little holes near the top.

STEP THREE
Decorate!
You can make him cute however you want.
I used colored googly eyes, pipe cleaner, and wood buttons.
I painted the wood buttons black and red - I like how they are 3D.

I also added a little Deco Art Snow-Tex
to the top of the nose and buttons for fun.
But you could just add white paint for a similar effect.

To paint the mouth, I take a round top pin,
dip it in the paint, and then press straight down.
Practice on paper first :)
Glue a piece of ribbon or pipe cleaner where the
white and black paint meet to make the hat brim.
And a fun pom pom for some pizazz.
Tie a scrap of fabric around his neck for a scarf and he's all decked out.
STEP FOUR
Make the hangy wire thing!
Poke the end of the wire in through the front,
leaving enough to wrap - and secure.
Make the drop as along as you want -
then wrap around a pen or pencil to get the loops.
Finish off on the other side.
I used my wire pliers to wind it around

Now you have a fantastic little Paint stick Snowman to hang
and be January festive!

I'm linking up HERE!!!!

Fine Print:
Please feel free to use this tutorial for your personal use. Please be kind and give credit where credit is due. Any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact me.