DIY Wood Block Snowman: Reversible Cricut Winter Craft

An Easy DIY Wood Block Snowman craft perfect for winter. Use a Cricut to make this a reversible Christmas decoration out of 4X4 blocks.

diy wood block Snowman craft with blue cap on table

When I was growing up, a lot of our holiday decorations were made out of wood. Because it’s inexpensive and easy to find. And you can keep them for generations.

painted wood block Snowman word stencils on table

I also love holiday decorations that can stay out for more than just a few weeks. Which is why I love that this wood block snowman craft can be reversed for a holiday saying that is appropriate throughout the winter.

stacked painted wood block Snowman word stencils on table

This DIY wood snowman is reversible with a winter saying made with Cricut. However, if you do not have a Cricut machine, you can still make this craft!

Just make the wood block snowman with paint. If you want it to be reversible, you can hand write the letters on the opposite side with a permanent marker or paint.

My snowman bookmarks can be used all winter long, too! They’re perfect for cozy reading by the fire!

Be sure to see my other snowman crafts, too:

How to Make a Wood Block Snowman

Materials

4×4 wood post cut into 3 blocks, each 4 ½” high
Crafter’s Acrylics in White / Bright Orange / Black / Wild Rose Pink
Paint brushes, fine tip and medium flat brush
Chenille sock
Cricut Design Space Snowflake Images #M8070D4
Cricut Joy
Smart Vinyl Permanent in black
Weeder (This generic one is cheaper than the Cricut brand one.)
Scissors
Cricut Transfer Tape

Instructions

Painting the Wooden Blocks

Paint the wood blocks in white. Let dry and paint again if needed.

Using a fine tip paint paint brush, add an upside down triangle using orange paint in the middle of one block.

partially painted wood block Snowman face

Again using a fine tip paintbrush, paint two circles in black for the eyes; and seven smaller circles curved up for the mouth.

Paint two larger circles for the rosy cheeks above the mouth in pink.

Using the end of the handle of the fine tip paint brush (or even use a toothpick end), dab two small circles inside the eyes towards the top in white.

Paint three large circles for the buttons in the middle of another block.

painted wood blocks with Snowman face and torso

If you are not using a Cricut machine to make this a reversible wooden block craft, then skip the instructions below and go straight to the end!

Preparing Cricut Images

Open a blank canvas in Design Space. Select the text icon from the toolbar.

Type LET.

Screenshot of Cricut Design Space showing the word "LET" in bold, black text on a grid canvas with resizing and rotation controls active. Layers panel is visible on the right, ideal for crafting a wood block snowman project.

Change the font to “Little White Lies”.

Cricut Design Space screen showing the word “LET” in black, typed using the font “Cricut Sans,” with font selection options and text editing tools visible—ideal for creating a wood block snowman project.

With the word highlighted, adjust the letter spacing to 0.7.

Cricut Design Space canvas with the word "LET" in black outlined block letters, 1.5 inches tall, positioned on a grid—ideal for creating a wood block snowman sign—with editing tools and layer panel visible.

Stretch the lettering by clicking on the lock symbol above the size section and adjusting the height to 1.7” while keeping the width the same.

Next, click on the unlock symbol and adjust the word height to 2”.

Cricut Design Space canvas with the word "CET" in a text box on the grid, showing editing handles and menu options above—perfect for customizing projects like a wood block snowman or other creative crafts.

Repeat the same steps for the words IT and SNOW.

Cricut Design Space screen with “LET IT SNOW” in black text centered on a grid canvas; editing and layer tools visible on the right, perfect for creating a charming wood block snowman craft.

Click on the images icon in the toolbar and search snowflakes #M8070D4.

Screenshot of a design software window displaying a search for snowflake images, showing one result—perfect for pairing with charming wood block snowman projects. Various filter options appear on the left, with action buttons at the bottom.

Adjust the size to 2.25”.

Cricut Design Space screen showing "LET IT SNOW" text and a selected snowflake cluster design on a grid workspace, perfect for creating a charming wood block snowman project.

Cutting the Vinyl

Select “Make It” in Design Space. Choose “Without Mat.”

A Cricut Design Space screen asks how materials will be loaded for your wood block snowman project, showing four options: Without Mat, On Mat, On Card Mat, and Multiple Ways, with a green "Done" button.

For cutting the words, set the material type to Smart Vinyl.

A design preview for cutting "LET IT SNOW!" with snowflake graphics is displayed in Cricut Design Space, set to 6.25 by 6.25 inches, without a mat, ready for review and cutting—perfect for creating a charming wood block snowman display.

black vinyl with scissors and Cricut Joh machine

Follow prompts for loading the Smart Vinyl into the Cricut Joy and cutting. When prompted, unload the from the cutting machine.

Applying Vinyl to the Wood Snowman Blocks

Cut around each word and snowflake with a pair of scissors.

cutting out black vinyl appliqué letters with scissors

Using the Cricut weeder tool, peel away the excess vinyl around the images.

Cricut tool removing Snowman appliqué letters

Cut a piece of transfer tape slightly larger than the size of the word “LET.”

Peel away the tape backing. Just make sure that the transfer tape is not too sticky.

Place the transfer tape on top of the word. Gently rub the vinyl to help it stick to the transfer tape. Peel away the vinyl backing, leaving just the image adhered to the transfer tape.

Position the word with the transfer tape on to the opposite side of the wooden block (opposite of the painted snowman face). Press the vinyl word down with your fingers to help it to stick to the block. Slowly and carefully remove the transfer tape leaving the vinyl image on the block.

wood Snowman block with appliqué letters

Add snowflakes to the “LET” block.

Repeat for the other words and snowflakes on the remaining wooden blocks. Make sure you use the word “IT” opposite of the snowman buttons wood block.

Add a Snowman Hat

Add a sock to the top of the snowman head. It should fit snuggly around the block. If it doesn’t, use some glue to keep it attached.

Stack the blocks. You can stack the wood blocks in a straight line up, or you can twist them in different directions to make your homemade holiday snowman.