When I saw this little snowman from BabyCenter, I knew we had to make one. Who knew that shredded paper could be so cute! We added our own twist by creating the snowman shape with paper plates. This little Shredded Paper Snowman is so easy to make, and your kids will love the process!
To make your own Shredded Paper Snowman, you will need:
- 2 Paper Plates stapled together
- Shredded Paper
- Black Paper Circles for Eyes and Buttons
- Orange Paper Triangle Nose
- White Glue
I stapled 2 paper plates together into a simple snowman shape. Next I encourage my little guy to squeeze glue all over his paper plates. He couldn’t get enough of this, thankfully he has pretty good aim with the glue bottle:) Make sure to protect your table with paper.
Once the plates are nice an “gluey”, have them start pressing handfuls of shredded paper onto their plates. You may end up with bits of paper everywhere, but it sweeps up really easy.
We found that we needed to add a 2nd layer of glue and more shredded paper on top of the first layer. I got no objection, just a look of pure joy that he got to squeeze more glue. By adding the 2nd layer, it made the paper stick better and also gave our little snowman a little extra dimension.
This is the first time that we created anything from shredded paper. It was so much fun, that we will have to find more ways to create with it. Another wonderful free material to craft with!
“Paper Snowman” (which according to the creator is his proper name) turned out so adorable. I especially love all the buttons:) They ate lunch together, and I heard lots of funny comments about snowmen not liking strawberries just carrots. I love kids:)
These little guys will probably continue dropping paper, but that’s OK. I can just hear him saying “Look, my snowman is melting!” I think this is my favorite snowman craft that we have made so far!
What is your favorite way to build snowmen? Outside in the snow, or cozy warm indoors?
Just saw these on Deborah’s wall. I love them, Tammy! So simple and so cute!
Jackie, I do best when we keep it simple:) I love Fun Fridays, so many great ideas!
I love them too! What a terrific idea! It is so funny that you explored shredded paper! We just did almost the same thing last week!! Love it!
Deborah, I really can’t wait to see what you created! Who knew that shredded paper could be so fun:)
Such a cute snowman! I love projects that use recyclables! Pinned.
Thanks Tulip!
I must be tired, because when I first saw this, I thought it was a snowman pizza. I think my kiddo would like this better than a pizza, though…fun craft!
Jessica, snowman pizza sounds delightful too:) You made me smile.
I have been looking for shredded paper crafts all over the place – I have so much shredded paper! I love this one!
Kristen, I would love to hear how it goes! We have a pile of it as well.
That is a really good idea and what a great upcycling
We love creating from our recycle bin!
Your snowman looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing. I’ve featured you today on my blog.
Christine, Thanks for featuring us!
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LOVE this! I would love to include it in my 2013 Christmas
Activity Advent Countdown. I would include your pic and a link to
your page to get the directions. If you would prefer that I didn’t
include your idea, please let me know. Thanks! Nicole
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