Winter Candles Held in Snowman Form for Seasonal Embellishment
Let's Get Crafting: DIY Wooden Snowman Candlesticks For Winter
Got some free time on your hands and wanna add a festive touch to your home this winter? Look no further! Here's a step-by-step guide on transforming plain wooden candlesticks into adorable snowman candles. You'll need some paint, craft supplies, and a little bit of artistic flair.
Skills Required: Beginner. This project is perfect for crafters of all levels, even those who've yet to dabble in DIYs.
Ever stumble upon beautiful wood surfaces that caught your eye and left you craving to embellish them? That's exactly what happened to me with these snowman candlesticks! They were just waiting to become a part of my winter decor.
Hop On Board the Winter Craft Train
Winter crafts are a great opportunity to experiment with various shades of blue - one of my favorite colors! I absolutely love the versatility of the color, from aqua green to deep navy. It's always a delight to put my blue paints to good use.
Follow along, and I'll show you how I decorated these snowman candles step by step. You can even use the same method on your own candlesticks or any other snowman-themed surface you fancy!
Wooden Snowman Candlesticks
To create your very own snowman candlesticks, gather the supplies below. Ready, set, craft!
Gather These Supplies
- Unfinished wood snowman candlesticks (with ornaments, if possible)
- Chalk paint or acrylic paint in medium gray, light gray, blue, and light blue
- Felt (color of your choice)
- Buttons (small, 3 per snowman)
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Sandpaper
- Craft glue
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Sand and Base Coat
I purchased two candlesticks for double the fun! Start by sanding the candlesticks to remove any rough spots and leftover sanding dust.
Next, basecoat the candlesticks with medium gray paint, focusing on the body of the candlesticks, not the hat or base. Apply one medium layer, let dry, and then paint another layer. Let it dry completely.
Paint and Distress
Now it's time to add some texture. Paint a layer of lighter gray chalk paint over the medium gray, let it dry completely, and apply a second coat if needed.
Once the second layer of paint is dry, paint the hat and base with a steel blue to give your snowman some personality.
After painting, sand the edges and midsection of your snowman to create a distressed look. This allows the medium gray to peek through the light gray and add some depth to your creation.
Add the Scarf and Buttons
To give your snowman a little more character, I added a scarf and some buttons. I chose some amazing wool felt scraps for the scarf (you can find similar on Etsy).
Cut a thin strip (about 1/4'' wide), wrap it around your snowman's neck, and trim off to the final length.
To secure the top of the scarf, use a hot glue gun or good craft glue. Allow it to set. At the last minute, I also added three small buttons to the front of each candlestick to complete the look.
Did you love this winter craft idea? Let me know in the comments! For even more winter decor inspiration, check out these other projects:
- Wood Bead Snowman Ornament For Your Tree
- Wine Cork Snowman for Your Holiday Decor
- Snowman Mason Jar for Decor or Gifting
- Make a Winter Felt Ball Garland in Minutes
Enrichment Data:
To decorate wooden candlesticks in a snowman style, you'll need:
- Wooden candlesticks
- Acrylic paint in white, black, orange, and variousaccessible colors for snowman accessories
- Paintbrushes
- Felt in colors like black, red, green, or orange
- Small buttons
- Glue (craft glue or hot glue gun)
- Ribbon, twine, or yarn for scarves or hats
- Optional: small accessories like mini pom-poms, glitter, or craft foam
Create a snowman design by:
- Painting the entire candlestick white as the snowman's body.
- Adding face features with black paint or buttons.
- Creating a carrot-shaped nose using orange paint or orange felt.
- Adding a scarf and hat made from felt around the neck and head.
- Attaching small buttons vertically down the front of the snowman.
- Adding embellishments like pom-poms or glitter.
- Optionally, painting or adding rosy cheeks with pink paint or chalk.
This DIY snowman candlestick project provides a cute, handmade touch to winter and holiday decoration, using simple craft supplies.
This project not only enhances your lifestyle with a creative and fun DIY activity but also adds a charming home-and-garden touch to your winter decor. By following the step-by-step guide to transform plain wooden candlesticks into snowman candles, you can bring a festive, whimsical element to your holiday home.
