DIY Snowman Skis
Christmas has passed and winter has arrived! Now is the perfect time to adorn your home with fun and creative crafts that embody the winter spirit.
If you’re in search of a fresh project to undertake during this snowy season, consider crafting these charming DIY snowman skis. They’re simple to create and can bring a festive flair to your front porch or indoor decorations.
Let’s Do This!
Materials
- 2 dog eared fence pickets – Home Depot or Lowes
- Black paint
- 2 mini trees – I got mine from Dollar Tree
- 1 medium bow
- 1 snowman sign
- 8” heavy duty zip ties
- 3 – 1 1/4” flat head screws
- Wood Glue
- Large bell ornament
- Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
- Heavy Duty Wire Cutters
- Drill and Countersink Bit
Steps
Creating the Skis
Start by painting the fence pickets with a coat of black paint. Make sure the paint is completely dry before proceeding to the next step.
Apply wood glue to the back of one picket, then lay it across the other to form an “X”. Secure them together with a clamp. On the top picket, mark three spots for drilling holes and use a countersink bit for this task. Secure the top picket to the bottom one using 1 1/4″ flat head screws. Leave the structure clamped for several hours to allow the wood glue to dry.
Decorating the Skis
Remove the plastic part from the tree stems. Then, using heavy-duty wire cutters, trim several inches off the stems.
Position the tops of the trees opposite each other. Then, secure the stems together with a zip tie.
Trim several inches from the post of the Snowman sign. Next, secure it to the tree stems using zip ties.
Attach the large bell ornament to the bow.
Next, use heavy-duty zip ties to secure the bow to the skis. Lastly, trim the ends of the zip ties
And there you have it, your very own DIY snowman skis. These skis are a fun and festive addition to any winter decor.
They can be placed on your front porch, hung on a wall, or used as a centerpiece. Get creative with your decorating and make them your own. We hope you have fun creating this craft and enjoy the winter season!
I’d love to hear what you think about these Snowman Skis.
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DIY Snowman Skis
If you’re in search of a fresh project to undertake during this snowy season, consider crafting these charming DIY snowman skis.
Materials
- 2 dog eared fence pickets - Home Depot or Lowes
- Black paint
- 2 mini trees - I got mine from Dollar Tree
- 1 medium bow
- 1 snowman sign
- 8” heavy duty zip ties
- 3 - 1 1/4” flat head screws
- Wood Glue
- Large bell ornament
Tools
- Glue Gun
- Heavy Duty Wire Cutters
- Drill and Countersink Bit
- Small Clamps
Instructions
- Start by painting the fence pickets with a coat of black paint. Make sure the paint is completely dry before proceeding to the next step.
- Lay one picket across the other in an “X”. Mark on the top picket three spots to drill holes. Drill holes using the countersink bit. Apply wood glue to back of top picket and place back on bottom board. Clamp together. Secure top picket to bottom one using 1 1/4” flat head screws.
- Apply wood glue to the back of one picket, then lay it across the other to form an "X". Secure them together with a clamp. On the top picket, mark three spots for drilling holes and use a countersink bit for this task. Secure the top picket to the bottom one using 1 1/4" flat head screws. Leave the structure clamped for several hours to allow the wood glue to dry.
- Remove the plastic part from the tree stems. Then, using heavy-duty wire cutters, trim several inches off the stems.
- Position the tops of the trees opposite each other. Then, secure the stems together with a zip tie.
- Trim several inches from the post of the Snowman sign. Next, secure it to the tree stems using zip ties.
- Attach the large bell ornament to the bow. Next, use heavy-duty zip ties to secure the bow to the skis. Lastly, trim the ends of the zip ties.
Notes
- Don't limit yourself to just a snowman sign. You can add other winter-themed decorations such as pinecones, snowflakes, or even fairy lights.
- Play around with the colors of the skis and decorations. You can choose different colors of paint and ribbon to fit your personal style or the color scheme of your decor.
