Beat the winter gray days with this cozy craft!
In this thrift blog, we share a wintertime craft that’s fun for kids and adults alike.
Looking for a simple, budget-friendly wintertime craft that brings joy for the whole family? This snow-kissed season, we’re turning thrifted treasure into fun and easy DIY décor. We’ll use some fan favorite versatile finds: the classic mason jar and buttons. With just a few supplies and a little imagination, you (and the kids!) can transform an everyday jar into a glowing snowman filled with faux snow and twinkling lights.
It’s cozy, it’s charming, and it’s an easy, kid-friendly project that adds handmade winter magic to your home — all while supporting VOA Thrift’s mission to help create a healthier community for all.
Let’s get crafting!
Snow Day DIY Craft
Step One: Gather your materials.
- Mason Jar
- Three Buttons
- Glue
- Scrap fabric (You’ll need less than a 12” by 12” piece)
- Bag of fake snow
- Battery powered twinkle lights or tea light
- White sock or white fabric
- Small orange button, felt, fabric, or marker to add your snowman’s nose
- Black marker for snowman’s mouth
- Two black buttons or marker for the eyes
- Needle & thread
Step Two:
Make your snowman head by filling the end of a sock with fake snow (or cotton balls or pillow stuffing). You can also use white fabric and tie it with a rubber band or hair tie. Fill enough so the head will sit comfortably on top of your mason jar and tie off the end. Cut excess.
Step Three:
Prepare your snowman’s scarf by cutting one strip of fabric about 1 inch wide and 12 inches long. Make the scarf longer than you think you’ll need, you can always cut it!
Step Four:
Prepare your snowman’s hat by cutting a large triangle of fabric, making sure one side of the triangle is big enough to sit on your snowman’s head. Sew two of the sides together, creating a cone. Tie off the top for a pom.
Step Five:
Glue your three buttons in a vertical row on the mason jar.
Step Six:
Add snow and your twinkle lights or tea light to the mason jar.
Step Seven:
Tie the scarf around the top of the mason jar. Add a little flair by cutting vertical strips on the end of the scarf!
Step Eight:
Create your snowman’s face! Add the eyes, nose, and mouth with glue or markers.
Step Nine:
Place the snowman head on top of the mason jar and add the hat to the top. The twinkle lights didn’t come through, so we tried a tea light and it worked out better!
And there you have it! A warm snowman that doesn’t melt!
Keep VOA Thrift in mind this year! Whether you’re preparing for guests, decorating your home, or clearing out your closets, you’ll find everything you need to make 2026 a joyful, meaningful, and budget-friendly year.