“Melted Snowman” Ornament

This very inexpensive gift and decorating idea is so funny! Make a “melted” snowman ornament for your kids’ teachers, neighbors, whoever else you can think of for just a couple of dollars and a few minutes of your time. Here’s how:

What You’ll Need:

• Table salt (for the “snow”)
• Peppercorns (for the “eyes” and “mouths”)
• Orange fimo molding clay (for the carrot nose – can be purchased at craft stores)
• Plastic or glass clear ornament bulbs
• Plaid fabric (optional – for a “scarf”)
• String, yarn, or anything you’d like to use to hang the ornament
• Funnel
• Drinking cup the same width as your ornaments
• Baking sheet

Directions:

• Roll out the fimo clay (you can also use playdoh or salt dough) and make carrot shapes. Cut the thicker end with a knife to make it look like a carrot (less rounded). Bake the fimo at 230 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool.
• While waiting for the clay to harden, prop the ornaments into a drinking cup (so they can sit up on top without rolling). Poor in 1/4 cup of salt (approximately).
• Toss in 7 or so peppercorns on top of the salt.
• Cut a small piece of scarf-shaped fabric and throw into the ornament (optional).
• Once cooled, put a “carrot” into the ornament, then tie the ornament on a string.

That’s it! SO SIMPLE and so cute. The snowman parts should stay on top of the salt. Thanks to Eyeballs by Day, Crafts by Night for the tutorial!