"Recycled" Snowman

Looking for ways to make your scrapbook supplies go farther... or maybe looking for ways to be more "green" and recycle whenever you can? Well this winter fellow may be just the guy you're looking for! We've seen these cute snowmen on various blogs and internet galleries so we wanted to show you the steps to make one of your own. You'll be surprised at how quick and easy it is!

Start out with an empty Prima flower bottle. The Prima flower containers come in so many cute shapes and sizes, any of them will make a great "body."

Remove the Prima sticker from the Prima bottle.

Next, trace the shape of the jar lid onto a stryofoam ball. Use a craft knife to cut out a space to insert the lid, being careful not to cut yourself.

Using a strong liquid adhesive such as Crafter's Pick, glue the Prima bottle lid into the niche you created in the stryofoam ball. Coat the stryofoam ball with the same liquid glue or a decoupage medium (e.g. Mod Podge), then sprinkle the stryofoam ball with white glitter.

Fill the base with festive items. We used a holly sprig and some tinsel. You could also use jingle bells, marbles, beads, Prima Christmas flowers, a photo or whatever you decide!

Next create your jolly fellow's face. We used buttons for eyes, a snip of the holly sprig for the nose and created the dots for the smile with a black marker. You could also use brads, eyelets or beads. Of course, every snowman needs rosy cheeks, so blush those in with a touch of pinkish ink.Make a cone from scrapbook paper for the hat. We used wintery silver patterned paper from Pink Paislee. Glue the cone to stryofoam head. Trim with ribbon or lace. You can also attach a pom from a snip of pom pom trim at the top. Add a ribbon scarf and adorn it with whatever you wish. We used a Melissa Frances glittered chipboard snowflake layered with a Prima flower and a jewel brad. You could also use rub-ons to decorate the outside of the bottle with swirls, a festive phrase or even some snowflakes. If you make one of these, remember to take a photo and email it to us. We'd love to see what you come up with and you may find your own friendly snowman featured on our blog!

Be sure to stop by again soon. We've got more last minute Christmas ideas for you including a quick and easy ornament as well as some ideas for gift card holders.