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Mop Snowman Gnome

By: Author Kimberly

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Categories Christmas

Who doesn’t love gnomes or snowmen? This easy Dollar Tree DIY craft combines them both!

Make a Mop Snowman Gnome in 30 minutes with this easy winter craft.

A snowman made from popsicle sticks with a hat and scarf.

How to Make a Mop Snowman Gnome

Supplies

  • 8 Jumbo Craft Sticks
  • Wooden Snowflake
  • Cotton Mop Head
  • Iridescent Glitter Glue
  • One Clear Rhinestone
  • Acrylic Craft Paint (White, Black, Orange)
  • Hot Glue Gun or Craft Glue
  • Black and White Gingham Ribbon
  • Scissors
  • Paintbrush
A craft kit with scissors, tape, glue, and other supplies.

Directions

Step 1

Line five jumbo craft sticks side by side. Using scissors, trim 2 additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the snowman hat.. Glue the cut craft sticks across the five vertical sticks to secure together. Allow to dry.

A popsicle stick glue gun and scissors on a wooden table.

Flip the hat over and glue one jumbo craft stick along the base of the hat to create the brim. Allow to dry.

Step 2

Paint the entire snowman’s hat with black acrylic craft paint.

Let dry, and apply a second coat, if needed.

A black popsicle stick with paint and a brush next to it.

Step 3

Paint a wooden snowflake with white acrylic craft paint.

Let dry, and apply a second coat, if needed.

Snowflake ornaments and a paint brush on a wooden table.

Apply iridescent glitter glue to the surface of the snowflake.

A bottle of glitter and snowflakes on a wooden table.

Step 4

Trim a jumbo wooden craft stick into a three-inch long carrot shape with scissors.

A pair of scissors and a pencil on a wooden table.

Paint the carrot nose with orange paint.

Let dry, and apply a second coat, if needed.

A bottle of orange paint next to an orange paint brush.

Step 5

Cut approximately 24 individual strings from the cotton mop head.

Turn the snowman hat over and glue 12 cotton mop head strings along the base of the bottom wooden craft stick.

Then glue 12 additional cotton mop head strings on a second layer.

A pair of scissors and a pair of scissors on a wooden table.

Step 6

Cut a six inch length of black and white gingham ribbon. Glue the ribbon hat band to the front, then secure the ribbon ends to the back of the hat.

A glue gun and a piece of rope on a wooden table.

Step 7

On the front of the hat, glue the carrot nose to the gnome beard.

Glue the wooden snowflake to the hat band.

Attach one rhinestone in the middle of the snowflake.

A snowman popsicle stick on a wooden table.
A black and white snowman with a hat and dreadlocks.

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A decorative 'DIY Snowman Gnome' craft made from black craft sticks, white yarn, and featuring an orange carrot nose. A large white snowflake decoration is also visible on a white wood background.

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