☃️ Oops! Melted Snowman Ornament – A Hilarious Holiday DIY
Looking for a holiday craft that’s equal parts cute, funny, and unique? Say hello to the Melted Snowman Ornament—a whimsical decoration that’s guaranteed to bring laughs to your tree (and maybe a few sympathetic “aww”s).
This clever craft captures the magic of winter with a little twist: instead of a perfectly built snowman, you get his melted remains—complete with coal eyes, a carrot nose, buttons, and maybe even a tiny scarf floating in a puddle of glittery snow.
Why You’ll Love It
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Easy to make – Great for kids, families, and beginner crafters
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Budget-friendly – Uses simple supplies like clear plastic ornaments, faux snow, buttons, and felt
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Funny conversation piece – A hit at ornament swaps or craft fairs
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Perfect handmade gift – Especially for teachers, coworkers, or anyone who loves a good holiday chuckle
🎄 How to Make a Melted Snowman Ornament
Materials:
Sport weight yarn – 15 yards white, 4 yards black
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
White adhesive felt
Ribbon for hanging
Assorted decorations – Googly eyes, felt, twigs, buttons, pompoms
Finished ornament measures approximately 3” diameter.
Directions:
Rnd 1: With E hook and white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (14 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc next st, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (21 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc next 2 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (28 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc next 3 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (35 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc next 4 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc next 5 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (49 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc next 6 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (56 sc).
Rnd 9: *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (63 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc next 8 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (70 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off white. Weave in end.
Place on white adhesive felt and mark around the snowman. Cut felt just inside marked line.
HAT:
Rnd 1: With E hook and black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (14 sc).
Rnd 3: In BLO, sc in each st.
Rnds 4-5: Working in both loops, sc in each st.
Rnd 6: In FLO, 2 sc in each st (28 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off black leaving 9” length for sewing. Sew hat to top of snowman.
Peel backing from felt and place on back of snowman, matching edges. Trim felt if needed.
Decorate the snowman by gluing twigs, buttons, pompoms, etc. to top in haphazard fashion. Cut small mittens, scarf, carrot nose, or corncob pipe out of felt and glue on snowman.
Cut piece of ribbon and thread through the top of the ornament for hanging.
🎁 Fun Ideas & Variations
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Add a printed label with the year for a keepsake
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Include a funny gift tag: “Wishing you a meltdown-free holiday!”
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Make them with friends at a DIY ornament party
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Sell them at craft fairs or give as party favors
❄️ A Little Laugh for the Holidays
Not every snowman survives the season (especially here in Texas), but this one will live on—inside a cozy ornament, spreading smiles year after year. Whether you’re crafting for fun or gifting with a wink, the melted snowman ornament is a lighthearted way to celebrate the season.
Have you made your own melted snowman? Share your creations with #MeltedSnowmanCraft and join the holiday fun!
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