The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to spread some festive cheer!
Decorating your front door with fun, unique snowman decorations is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and welcome guests into your home.
Hang a snowman wreath, display frosty garlands, or even create giant snowman sculptures – let your imagination run wild!
So let your inner child run free and get crafting!
These snowman decorations are sure to put a smile on your face and make a festive first impression on guests this holiday season.
Follow along for TOP creative snowman door decoration ideas for a warm winter welcome!
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Felt Snowman Wreath
Let’s start with a classic – the snowman wreath made from felt.
This is an easy craft that comes together quickly if you have basic sewing skills.
Plus, it adds a whimsical snowman touch to your front door without looking over-the-top.
For this wreath, you’ll need:
– Felt in white, orange, black, red
– Wreath form (styrofoam or bendable wire)
– Scissors
– Hot glue gun
– Ribbon for hanging
First, cut your felt into the appropriate snowman shapes – round balls for the body and head, a cone for the nose, rectangles for the arms, and a brimmed hat.
Make sure to cut different sizes so you have a big base, slightly smaller midsection, and little head.
Next, hot glue your felt snowman pieces onto the wreath form, starting with the head, then midsection, then bottom.
Glue on facial features like eyes, nose, and buttons.
Finish it off by gluing ribbon over the hanger at the back for easy hanging.
Customize your design by adding a scarf, earmuffs, or other accessories.
This simple snowman wreath adds such a fun and festive touch to your front door!
The neutral colors complement any holiday decor.
Snowman Bucket Sculptures
For the crafty DIYers out there, try your hand at creating an adorable snowman trio out of basic buckets and balls.
This does require some heavy lifting, as you’ll need large buckets or containers of varying sizes stacked on top of each other.
Gather your supplies:
– 3 buckets or containers of different sizes
– Spray adhesive
– Spray paint in white, orange, black
– Decorative balls for heads (styrofoam or plastic)
– Scarves, earmuffs, other accessories (optional)
Stack your buckets from largest on bottom to smallest on top to form the body of each snowman.
Use spray adhesive to attach the buckets, or you can try filling the bottom of each with sand or stones for extra weight and stability.
Paint the bucket stack white and let dry fully before adding details.
Spray paint doesn’t stick as well to plastic, so opt for acrylic craft paint instead for a smoother finish.
Glue on your ball “heads” in different sizes, then paint on facial features.
Finish them off with scarves, hats, or earmuffs.
Arrange your snowmen on either side of your front door for a fun winter vignette.
Getting creative with different accessories and poses for each snowman adds personality.
For a glossy sheen that mimics snow, brush some Mod Podge over the finished sculptures.
These bucket snowmen make quite the statement!
Snowman Soup Jars
Here’s a simple snowman craft that doubles as a sweet holiday gift idea for neighbors, teachers, or friends.
Snowman soup jars make great winter decor for your front porch while also spreading cheer.
For each jar you’ll need:
– Quart sized glass jar with lid
– Snowman face stickers or fabric scraps
– Red pompom for nose
– Orange ribbon for scarf
– Soup mix or cocoa/candy cane packets
First, thoroughly clean and dry your jars.
Stick on your snowman facial features, using vinyl stickers or cutting fabric into hat brim and nose shapes.
Hot glue a pompom for the nose.
Tie an orange ribbon around each jar for a pop of color.
Fill the jars with dry soup mix, hot chocolate, candy canes – anything festive to match the theme!
Print and attach a snowman soup recipe tag with instructions for the jar contents.
Arrange your finished snowman soup jars on a tray by your front door, or display them on the porch or steps.
They add a whimsical touch while also sharing some holiday cheer!
Deliver them to friends and neighbors to spread some seasonal joy.
Light-Up Snowman Decor
One way to add bright holiday flair to your snowman decor is by incorporating lights!
Lit-up snowmen create a magical display, whether you keep it simple with just a string of lights or go all out with moving illuminated figures.
For a quick and easy option, make a snowman silhouette out of plywood or cardboard cutouts.
Paint it white and glue on basic facial features.
Then, outline the shape with string lights, using your preferred color.
The lights will shine through and illuminate your snowman at night!
You can get more elaborate by using light-up snowman decor models on stakes or stands.
These come in many options – some with just white twinkle lights, while others have colored flashing lights that sync to music.
The pre-made displays do the work for you if you just want to stake some snowmen and plug them in.
Or challenge your electrical skills by making DIY illuminated snowmen!
Use chicken wire, fabric, and string lights to create large-scale light-up snow sculpture.
This takes some effort but makes a huge impression.
However you incorporate lights, illuminated snowmen add a magical touch to your holiday decor!
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Snow-Dusted Pinecones
For a nature-inspired snowman decor idea, turn simple pinecones into faux snowmen using paint and glitter.
This is an easy craft the whole family can get involved in.
Gather your materials:
– Pinecones of varying sizes
– White acrylic craft paint
– Glue gun
– Fine white glitter or glitter spray
– Decoupage sealer or Mod Podge (optional)
Paint each pinecone white and let dry fully.
Use a glue gun to attach two smaller pinecones near the top to form a head and middle section.
Glue on miniature scarves, mini pompom noses, or other tiny accessories if desired.
Cover the pinecones with glitter spray or fine glitter to mimic a “frosted” look.
Seal with decoupage or Mod Podge for extra shimmer and shine.
Arrange your snow-dusted pinecones on your front steps or hang them along the door and porch.
Let it snow!
Mason Jar Snow Globes
Snow globes are classic winter decor that instantly spread holiday magic.
Make your own DIY snowman snow globes using canning jars and a few simple materials.
These add a festive touch to shelves, side tables, or your front door decor.
Supplies needed:
– Wide mouth canning jars
– Distilled water
– Glycerin
– Glitter flakes or beads
– Snowman figurines
– E6000 glue
Start by cleaning your jars thoroughly and letting them dry.
Place your snowman figures inside each jar and glue the bottoms with E6000 to adhere them.
In a separate container, mix distilled water, glycerin, and glitter flakes together.
Pour the mixture into each jar, filling almost to the brim.
The glycerin helps the glitter float and swirl when shaken.
Screw lids on tightly and turn jars upside down briefly to displace any trapped air bubbles
Flipping them back over will create “snow” inside!
Arrange on front porch tables or hang with ribbon for magical snow globes guests will love.
Frosted Window Clings
Transform the look of your front door and windows for the holidays by making frosted snowman window clings!
These are so easy to make using contact paper and vinyl cuts outs or stencils.
The clings stick on windows and give the effect of etched glass.
Supplies:
– Contact paper
– Snowman shaped vinyl cut outs or stencils
– Squeegee
– Scrapbooking paper or fabric for scarves (optional)
Trace your stencil or cut-out templates onto the paper backing of contact paper sheets.
Cut out each vinyl snowman shape.
Peel off the backing and stick the snowmen onto windows, using a squeegee to smooth out bubbles.
If desired, cut scarves from scrapbook paper or red fabric and attach them around each snowman’s neck for a pop of color.
For windows, attach clings on the inside to avoid wind/rain damage.
The frosted snowmen transforms ordinary windows into magical winter scenes!
Create a winter wonderland on your front door glass or flank the entrance with snowmen.
Lit Garland Snowmen
Turn a string of garland into an adorable pair of snowmen flanking your front door with this easy decoration idea.
All it takes is garland, twine, and a few small accents to create the look.
You’ll need:
– 2 pieces of artificial garland
– Twine
– 2 small styrofoam balls
– Toothpicks
– 2 pompoms or felt circles (noses)
– 2 sets of buttons
– Ribbon for scarves (optional)
Start by gathering your two pieces of garland into rounded snowman shapes, wrapping extra twine around the middles to define heads and bodies.
Poke holes in the styrofoam balls and insert toothpicks halfway so they stick out.
Push the ends of the toothpicks into the top of each garland snowman to create heads.
Glue tiny pompoms or circles of felt onto the heads as noses.
Add buttons down the front for decoration.
Finish with ribbon scarves if desired.
Now hang your garland snowmen on either side of the door fram
Plug them in and watch them glow!
The whimsical silhouettes add such a fun festive element.
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Giant Snowman Sculptures
If you have ample outdoor space, why not create giant snowmen as sculptures in your yard or garden?
While not necessarily door decorations, large snowman sculptures make a dramatic holiday statement.
For DIY snowmen, use items like:
– Hay or straw bales for the base
– Large pallets or wood cutouts for midsections
– Huge styrofoam balls for heads
– Buckets or containers as hats
– Fabric, paint, and accessories to decorate
Start by stacking your bales or pallets, using stakes to secure them together if needed.
Adhere large styrofoam balls to the tops for heads.
Paint your sculptures white or cover with white fabric.
Add facial features with paint or wood cutouts.
Decorate with scarves, garlands, and other accents.
Top with bucket hats!
For store-bought options, many retailers sell giant inflatable snowmen to stake into your yard.
These pack down small but inflate into 6+ foot snowmen!
Whether DIY or store-bought, giant snowman sculptures create such a fun and eye-catching display!
They never fail to make people smile.
Snowman Window projections
Here’s a high-tech snowman decor idea that will delight both kids and adults.
Use a simple window projector to display illuminated snowmen inside your home for a virtual winter wonderland!
Window projectors plug into any outlet and point towards windows to project images and moving displays.
There are many snowman options – some even “draw” frosted designs before animating snowmen that wave and dance around.
Set up the projector across from a front or side window and close curtains to any outside light.
The moving snowmen will be displayed across the glass for vivid glowing scenes visible from outside.
You can find inexpensive projectors at retailers like Home Depot and Target for under $25.
There are snowman, penguin, and even Santa options to switch up the scenes.
This tech-based decoration brings your windows to life!
Animated snowmen make for an instantly festive display that’s fun for the whole block.
Just plug it in, close the curtains, and let the show begin.
Snowman Silhouette Wall Art
If you’re artistically inclined, create custom snowman silhouette wall art to decorate your front door for the holidays.
Painted or printed silhouettes are both pretty options.
For painted snowmen, cut silhouettes from plywood or thick cardstock.
Basecoat both sides white, then paint on facial features and clothing details.
Adhere them to the wall by your door.
You can also hang wood cutouts from string across door frames or windows.
For printed snowmen, design and print silhouettes on printable vinyl or adhesive paper.
Cut out and stick onto walls around entryways.
Reuse the prints each year or easily switch up designs.
Custom snowman art complements other decor while adding that perfect handmade touch!
Both kids and adults can get involved in creating designs.
Snowflake Window Clings
Along with snowmen, no winter decor would be complete without glittery snowflakes!
Create your own magical snowflake window clings in any color to adorn your front door.
Using basic materials like glue, glitter, and contact paper, snowflake clings are one of the easiest crafts to DIY.
Let your imagination run wild with different snowflake shapes, sizes, and colors.
Start by tracing snowflake templates onto contact paper.
Paint glue inside the outline, then sprinkle with glitter.
Wait until dry, then peel off the backing and stick onto windows.
The glitter snowflakes sparkle beautifully with natural or twinkle light behind them.
Hang larger snowflakes on the front door itself and cluster smaller ones on windows and sidelights.
Silver, white, and blue make classic color choices.
But you could even match them to your main color scheme.
Snowflake window clings add the perfect wintry touch your entry, spreading cheer to all who pass by.
Make extra to share with family and friends!
I hope these TOP creative snowman decoration ideas sparked some inspiration to deck your doors for the holidays!
Whether your style is classic and simple or bright and colorful, there are so many ways to craft festive snowmen.
Show off your unique flair by making glittery clings, frosty garlands, or even giant snowman sculptures.
Don’t forget sweet touches like snowman soup jars to spread joy.
As you craft each snowman, remember the spirit of playfulness and nostalgia they represent.
Building snowmen is such a beloved childhood tradition.
Let these decorations awaken your inner child and bring whimsical holiday magic to your home.
