{"id":46834,"date":"2021-01-06T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/?p=46834"},"modified":"2025-11-29T07:19:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T12:19:46","slug":"cotton-ball-painted-snowman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/cotton-ball-painted-snowman\/","title":{"rendered":"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman Craft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The snowman theme is a favorite for me for the <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/snow-winter-activities-printables\/\">winter<\/a>. We are always doing something with snowmen. It is a totally fun activity that many different ages can do.<\/p>\n<p>Today I have a cotton ball painted snowman. This is a fun painting activity that kids can be creative with. There is no wrong or right way to do this.<\/p>\n<p>Plus this is using different items like cotton balls and q-tips for the paint! You get some fine motor work in while painting.<\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Cotton Ball Painted Snowman Craft is a great addition to the <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/snow-winter-activities-printables\/\">winter painting activities<\/a> on the site!<\/p>\n<p><em>We have included links to some of the products and resources we have used with this activity. If you purchase via the links we may earn a <a href=\"\/page\/privacy-policy\">small commission<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We love all the different snowman books. But our favorite has been <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/There-Cold-Lady-Swallowed-Some\/dp\/0439567033?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=88c98417a2c76fb1fffc98d6be2f83bc&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!<\/a>. We could read and laugh about it a lot! We had fun revisiting this book again for this painting activity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/There-Cold-Lady-Swallowed-Some\/dp\/0439567033?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=88c98417a2c76fb1fffc98d6be2f83bc&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/old-lady-swallowed-snow-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-71962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/old-lady-swallowed-snow-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/old-lady-swallowed-snow-817x1024.jpg 817w, https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/old-lady-swallowed-snow-768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/old-lady-swallowed-snow-640x803.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/old-lady-swallowed-snow.jpg 957w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What you need for the Cotton Ball Painted Snowman<\/h2>\n<p>This is a list of all the supplies that we used to make the snowmen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Construction-Colors-Stocking-Stuffer\/dp\/B00MJ8JSFE?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=ea562991783cd3f8b8dec69cb3157f28&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">blue construction paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hulameda-4ps-Paint-Palettes-Painting-Birthday\/dp\/B08KXYYG6V?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=bc1b480788af5bf79e7afbf129cb863b&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">paint tray<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wilton-Cutters-101-Piece-Alphabet-Numbers\/dp\/B001D1FJ2E?crid=1QE9FMXSN1MIS&#038;keywords=B001D1FJ2E&#038;qid=1645438116&#038;sprefix=b001d1fj2e%2Caps%2C85&#038;sr=8-1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=1364df7a1dea0d8ddf19201a3adb252a&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">3 circle cookie cutters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazon-Basics-Cotton-Balls-200ct\/dp\/B09497R2CN?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=982578fd65e73849bee46936a746900f&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">cotton balls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mr-Pen-50pc-Cloth-Pin\/dp\/B092LBVPPP?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=c5cf3edc9f1b1321d89511425a94058c&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">clothespins<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Q-tips-Cotton-Swabs-500-Pack\/dp\/B0176QMIEQ?crid=3P6JF6ZT6STI0&#038;keywords=B0176QMIEQ&#038;qid=1645438052&#038;sprefix=b0176qmieq%2Caps%2C65&#038;sr=8-1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=f1ca844cdb408fc2028cf70ddb58a4ad&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">q-tip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Assorted-Paint-Washable-Bottle\/dp\/B0044SEK0A?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=64ff2f8cfc65f2be6f160508f881eec3&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">washable paints: white, black, and orange<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"Center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting1.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to make the Cotton Ball Painted Snowman<\/h2>\n<p>You will see how we make the cotton ball painted snowman. And when you are doing try this <a href=\"https:\/\/coffeeandcarpool.com\/fun-simple-snowman-project-free-printables\/\" target=\"_blank\">snowman project for kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Draw the Circles<\/h3>\n<p>You start off by drawing circles on the paper. We used three sizes of cookie cutters for this. If you have younger kids doing the painting you have the circles already drawn for them.<\/p>\n<p>They trace the inside of the circles.<\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting2.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>When you are done the circles might look like this. You can see that the biggest at the bottom and the smallest at the top.<\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting3.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>when you are doing try this<a href=\"https:\/\/coffeeandcarpool.com\/fun-simple-snowman-project-free-printables\/\" target=\"_blank\"> snowman project for kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Use Cotton Balls to Paint the Circles<\/h3>\n<p>Then you use the cotton ball in a clothespin to paint the snowman. You paint however much you want to fill in the circles.<\/p>\n<p>You could also just paint inside the cookie cutters to make the snowman if you are looking for something different.<\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting4.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step 3: Paint the Ground Below the Snowman<\/h3>\n<p>After you finish the snowman you add some snow below the snowman to make the ground.<\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting5.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>You could also make a <a href=\"https:\/\/thestay-at-home-momsurvivalguide.com\/cotton-ball-toddler-fine-motor-activity\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cotton ball sensory bin<\/a> to do with this cotton ball painting.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Draw Stick Arms on the Snowman<\/h3>\n<p>Then you use a q-tip and black paint to paint stick arms. This is fun because everyone can have their own idea of what stick arms on snowman are.<\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting6.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step 5: Decorate Your Snowman<\/h3>\n<p>You can finish up by adding some buttons, a hat, and a face to your snowman.<\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting7.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Here is a look at our final Snowman Paintings<\/h2>\n<div align=\"Center\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting8.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting9.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting10.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Check out these other Snowman Activities and Printables<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/snowman-no-prep-weekly-packs\/\">Snowman Weekly No-Prep Packs<\/a> has weekly packs with a snowman theme. They have PreK, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, and Fourth Grade. You will find 4 pages of printables for each with. They are great for distance learning, homework, and morning work. They have a mix of math and language activities. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/standing-model-magic-snowman\/\">Standing Model Magic Snowman<\/a> is a great craft for kids to make who want a snowman but don&#8217;t want to go out in the snow or don&#8217;t have snow.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/paper-roll-snowman\/\">Make a Snowman<\/a> with paper rolls. A simple stamping craft with paper roll to make the snowman.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/free-snowman-shape-tracing-printable\/\">Snowman Shape Tracing Printable<\/a> has 9 fun shapes for kids to work on tracing with a shape for the snowman&#8217;s head. It is a great no-prep shape printable for kids.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/my-snowman-easy-reader-book\/\">My Snowman Easy Reader Book<\/a> is a fun book about winter activities with a snowman doing them. It is fun simple and great for beginner readers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/snowman-number-sense-game\/\">Snowman Number Sense Game<\/a> has matching, a game board and number sense worksheets that all work together on numbers 1 to 20. A great way to work on matching numbers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/snowman-digraph-matching-puzzles\/\">Snowman Digraph Matching Puzzles<\/a> has 11 fun puzzles for matching digraph, digraphs consonant letters and digraph word. It is great to use for first and second grade kids.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/snowman-themed-pack\/\">Snowman Pack For PreK &#038; Kindergarten<\/a> has 159 pages with hands-on, no-prep, easy reader books and more. With fun ABCs, numbers, prewriting, counting, blends, and more. Plus all the no-prep pages are teacher ready.<\/p>\n<p>Check out all the fun <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/snow-winter-activities-printables\/\">Winter &#038; Snow Activities &#038; Printables <\/a> on 3 Dinosaurs.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/snow-winter-activities-printables\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/12-2024\/winter-snow-printables-activities-2024.jpg\" alt=\"Winter &#038; Snow Activities &#038; Printables - 3Dinosaurs.com\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Cassie &#8211; 3Dinosaurs.com<\/p>\n<div align=\"Center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/1-2021\/snowman-cotton-ball-painting0.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Ball Painted Snowman - an easy snowman craft that different ages can do together. You cotton balls and q-tips for painting - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The snowman theme is a favorite for me for the winter. We are always doing something with snowmen. 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