15 Cute Snowman Ornaments to Sell at Your Next Show

Let’s be honest, friend—prep season for holiday markets can be stressful. You want to fill your booth with adorable items, but the thought of spending a fortune on supplies or hours on a single item makes you want to hide under the covers! If you are looking for snowman ornaments to sell that don’t eat up your profit margin, I’ve got you covered.

I have curated this list of 15 “Assembly Line Friendly” Christmas craft fair ideas 2024 specifically to save your sanity. These ideas focus on batch-building—meaning you can crank out a dozen in an hour while watching your favorite holiday movie. We are talking low material costs, fast drying times, and that irresistible rustic holiday decor vibe that buyers go crazy for.

Get ready to create some best selling handmade ornaments that will create memories for your buyers and nice profits for your pocket! 🎄✂️✨

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15 Christmas Snowman Craft Ideas You’ll Love

1. Rustic Wood Slice Snowman Faces ❄️

These natural wood slices are painted with simple, friendly faces and accented with a plaid ribbon scarf. They fit the Farmhouse Christmas aesthetic perfectly and look incredibly boutique-quality.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• Pre-drilled wood slices
• White acrylic paint
• Orange puffy paint (nose)
• Buffalo check ribbon
Best For: Farmhouse Decor
Time: 10 mins
Mess Level: Med
💡 Pro-Tip: Don’t paint the bark rim; the contrast between the white paint and the natural bark is what gives it high perceived value.

[Image-1: Flat lay of 5-6 finished wood slices on a burlap background, showing slightly different facial expressions.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: Unfinished Natural Wood Slices 30 Pcs 🐦 Why I love it: Buying pre-drilled, pre-sanded slices in bulk on Amazon saves hours of prep work compared to cutting your own branches. #NancyApproved

2. The “No-Sew” Sock Snowman ❄️

This is a chubby, squishy snowman made from a white sock filled with rice, tied off with twine, and dressed in a miniature hat. It is a tactile favorite for buyers and makes for adorable DIY snowman crafts.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• White crew socks
• Uncooked rice
• Rubber bands
• Orange buttons
• Scrap fabric
Best For: Kids’ rooms
Time: 15 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Use “fuzzy” or chenille white socks instead of standard cotton to make them look more like fresh snow and feel higher quality.

[Image-2: A trio of sock snowmen of varying heights sitting on a wooden crate.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: Women’s Fuzzy Fluffy Cozy Socks White 🐦 Why I love it: Dollar store socks can be thin/transparent; Amazon bulk packs of fuzzy socks are opaque and hide the rice filling much better. #NancyApproved

3. Upcycled Lightbulb Snowman ❄️

Take burned-out or craft lightbulbs, paint them white, and cover them in iridescent glitter to turn the bulb shape into a classic snowman body. These are perfect lightbulb snowman craft projects for vintage lovers.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• Standard lightbulbs (glass or plastic)
• Mod Podge
• Extra fine white glitter
• Twig arms
Best For: Vintage lovers
Time: 20 mins
Mess Level: High
💡 Pro-Tip: Paint the bulb white before applying the glue and glitter; otherwise, the metal filaments inside might show through.

[Image-3: A lightbulb snowman hanging on a pine branch, catching the light so the glitter sparkles.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: 12 Pack Clear Plastic Light Bulbs for Crafts 🐦 Why I love it: Selling glass ornaments can be risky at busy shows; Amazon sells plastic bulb shapes that look like glass but are shatterproof for safe transport. #NancyApproved

4. Stacked Jenga Block Snowmen ❄️

Simply glue three tumbling tower blocks side-by-side or vertically, paint them white, and wrap a scarf around the “neck.” These are incredibly sturdy and perfect for minimalist shoppers.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• Tumbling tower blocks
• White chalk paint
• Fine tip sharpie (eyes)
• Ribbon
Best For: Minimalist decor
Time: 10 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Sand the blocks lightly before painting to remove the waxy coating so the paint adheres in one coat.

[Image-4: A “family” of block snowmen standing on a mantle, some tall (vertical stack) and some short (horizontal stack).]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks 🐦 Why I love it: While Dollar Tree has these, the Amazon packs are often more uniform in size, making gluing them together much easier with fewer gaps. #NancyApproved

5. Flameless Tea Light Snowman Faces ❄️

This is a clever battery-operated tea light where the “flame” becomes the snowman’s glowing orange nose. It is one of those easy snowman baubles that sells out instantly.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• Battery tea lights
• Black permanent marker
• Red ribbon
• Black felt (for top hat)
Best For: Novelty gifts
Time: 5 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Ensure the on/off switch on the back is accessible when you glue on the ribbon hanger or hat brim.

[Image-5: Close up of the tea light switched “on” so the nose is glowing warm orange.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: Homemory 24 Pack Battery Tea Lights White Base 🐦 Why I love it: You need white-base candles (not silver or gold); buying a 24-pack on Amazon brings the cost-per-unit down to cents, maximizing profit. #NancyApproved

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6. “Melted Snowman” Inside Clear Bauble ❄️

A clear plastic ornament filled with faux snow and tiny accessories tumbling around inside as if he melted. This adds a great touch of humor to your craft booth table.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• Clear fillable ornaments
• Epsom salts or faux snow
• Miniature resin carrots
• Mini top hats
Best For: Humor
Time: 10 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Use a funnel to get the faux snow in, and mix in a pinch of iridescent glitter for a “fresh powder” look.

[Image-6: The ornament held in a hand, showing the “puddle” of snow and accessories at the bottom.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: 20pcs Clear Plastic Fillable Ornament Balls 80mm 🐦 Why I love it: You can buy the ornaments and the “miniature snowman accessories” (tiny carrots/hats) in bulk kits on Amazon that you can’t find in local stores. #NancyApproved

7. Farmhouse Wood Bead Snowman ❄️

Thread three large wooden beads on twine to create a snowman body, finished with a gingham scarf. These are perfect wood slice Christmas ornaments alternatives for a Boho look.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• 20mm/25mm/30mm wood beads
• Jute twine
• White paint
• Fine tip markers
Best For: Boho Christmas
Time: 5 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Paint the beads on a skewer stick to coat them evenly without getting paint on your fingers.

[Image-7: A group of bead snowmen hanging from a doorknob to show scale.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: 500pcs Unfinished Wooden Beads Assorted Sizes 🐦 Why I love it: Buying a mixed-size bulk pack is essential here to get the tapered “head, body, base” look without buying three separate bags. #NancyApproved

8. Mason Jar Lid Snowman Wreath ❄️

Glue two mason jar lid rings together, wrap them in white yarn or paint them white, and add a festive fabric backing. It’s a charming nod to Country/Rustic decor.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• Regular and Wide mouth mason jar rings
• White spray paint or yarn
• Festive fabric scraps
• Hot glue
Best For: Country/Rustic decor
Time: 15 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Use a “Wide Mouth” ring for the body and a “Regular Mouth” ring for the head to get the perfect snowman proportions.

[Image-8: The ornament hanging against a dark green Christmas tree to show the contrast of the white rings.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: 24 Pack Regular & Wide Mouth Mason Jar Canning Bands 🐦 Why I love it: Thrift stores are hit-or-miss for these. Amazon sells bulk packs of just the bands (no discs) specifically for crafting. #NancyApproved

9. Clothespin Snowman Clips ❄️

These are wooden clothespins painted white with a face and scarf that double as a clip to attach a gift card to the tree. They are excellent craft show inventory ideas for budget shoppers.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• Wooden clothespins
• White paint
• Felt scraps
• Mini pom-poms (hat)
Best For: Gift tags
Time: 5 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Reverse the clothespin (take spring off, flip wood, reassemble) if you want a wider “body” at the bottom, though the standard way works fine too.

[Image-9: A clothespin snowman clipped onto a red gift envelope.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: 100 Pcs Natural Wooden Clothespins Heavy Duty 🐦 Why I love it: You need “heavy duty” wood pins for crafts; cheap grocery store ones often twist or break when you disassemble them for painting. #NancyApproved

10. Vintage Wooden Spool Snowman ❄️

Stack wooden thread spools painted white to create a nostalgic figure where the center hole is perfect for threading a hanging loop. These appeal greatly to nostalgia lovers.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• Empty wooden spools (various sizes)
• White paint
• Buttons
• Pipe cleaners (arms)
Best For: Vintage aesthetic
Time: 10 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Glue buttons down the front to cover the seam where the spools meet.

[Image-10: Spool snowmen standing on a shelf next to antique sewing scissors.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: 20 Pcs Empty Wooden Thread Spools Assorted Sizes 🐦 Why I love it: Finding vintage spools is hard; Amazon sells “vintage style” new wooden spools in bulk that are clean and ready to paint. #NancyApproved

11. Wine Cork Snowman Stack ❄️

Three wine corks glued horizontally in a stack and painted white make for a simple, rustic, and lightweight ornament. It’s a favorite among wine lovers and hostess gift shoppers.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• Wine corks (synthetic or cork)
• White acrylic paint
• Screw eyes (for hanging)
• Ribbon
Best For: Wine lovers
Time: 10 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Do not use a thick coat of paint; dry brush the white paint on so the cork texture is still visible for that rustic appeal.

[Image-11: Hanging cork snowman with a tiny knitting scarf around the neck.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: 100 Pack #8 Premium Straight Corks 🐦 Why I love it: If you don’t drink wine (or enough of it), you can buy clean, unused corks in bulk for very cheap on Amazon. #NancyApproved

12. Macramé Knot Snowman ❄️

Using white cotton cord, tie square knots that form a body and head, accented with a wooden bead for the face. This fits right into the trendy Boho decor niche.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• 3mm or 4mm single strand cotton cord (white)
• Wooden beads
• Red yarn (scarf)
Best For: Boho decor
Time: 25 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Brush out the fringe at the bottom of the snowman to make it look like a melting snowy base.

[Image-12: A macrame snowman hanging against a dark wood wall to show the knot texture.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: 3mm x 109 Yards Natural Cotton Macrame Cord 🐦 Why I love it: Craft store macrame cord is expensive by the yard; Amazon spools offer huge bulk savings for production runs. #NancyApproved

13. Bottle Cap Snowman ❄️

Three metal bottle caps glued to a ribbon vertically create a fun upcycled look. The inside of the caps are painted white with a face drawn on the top one, perfect for “Man Cave” trees.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• Metal bottle caps (crown corks)
• White spray paint
• Ribbon
• Buttons
Best For: Upcycling
Time: 10 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Rough up the inside of the bottle cap with sandpaper before painting so the acrylic paint doesn’t peel off the smooth metal.

[Image-13: Three bottle cap snowmen hanging in a row, tied with red grosgrain ribbon.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: 100 Pcs Silver Bottle Caps Unused 🐦 Why I love it: Using recycled caps can smell like old beer; buying unused “home brew” caps ensures they are clean, unbent, and professional looking. #NancyApproved

14. Polymer Clay “Swirl” Snowman ❄️

Create a flattened swirl of white polymer clay (like a cinnamon roll shape) decorated to look like a snowman body. These are durable heirloom ornaments for boutique shoppers.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• White Polymer clay (Sculpey/Fimo)
• Orange clay
• Eye pins
• Glaze
Best For: Boutique shoppers
Time: 20 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Use a clear gloss glaze after baking to make it look like wet, glistening snow.

[Image-14: The clay ornament on a cookie sheet ready for baking, and one finished hanging on a branch.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: Sculpey III Oven-Bake Clay, White 1 lb block 🐦 Why I love it: Since you are making many white snowmen, the small 2oz blocks at craft stores won’t last. Amazon sells the 1lb bulk bricks. #NancyApproved

15. The Mini Embroidery Hoop Snowman ❄️

A small 3-inch embroidery hoop framing a piece of white fabric with buttons sewn on (body) or a painted face (head). This is perfect for the “Cottagecore” aesthetic.

📝 Key Materials✨ Why It Works
• 3-inch bamboo embroidery hoops
• White linen or cotton fabric
• Black buttons
• Orange felt
Best For: Cottagecore aesthetic
Time: 20 mins
Mess Level: Low
💡 Pro-Tip: Add a small sprig of faux holly to the top of the wooden hoop screw for a festive finish that hides the metal hardware.

[Image-15: A close up of the fabric texture inside the hoop with a cute stitched smile.]

🛒 Buy on Amazon: 12 Pieces 3 Inch Bamboo Embroidery Hoops 🐦 Why I love it: Buying individual hoops at a fabric store destroys your profit margin ($2-3 each). Amazon bulk packs bring them down to roughly $0.60-$0.80 each. #NancyApproved

Conclusion

I hope these ideas help you fill your craft fair booth without emptying your bank account! Remember, the question isn’t just “What sells?” but “How to make cheap ornaments look expensive?” The answer is always in the little details like quality ribbon and clean paint lines.

If you try any of these, snap a picture and tag me on Pinterest—I’d love to see your creations! Happy Crafting! 🎄

Nancy Williams!
Nancy Williams!

Hi, I'm Nancy Williams!
Welcome to my creative corner, a place dedicated to making every occasion special!

As a busy mom of three (two boys and a girl), I’ve always believed that the magic of childhood is built on traditions and celebrations. My days are filled with laughter, learning, and... let's be honest, a lot of glitter and craft supplies!

For me, nothing beats the joy of seeing my kids' faces light up during a fun holiday activity or while making a messy, wonderful DIY project.

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