This last week we have spent a lot of time indoors, which has provided us with a little more crafting time. During the storm we did get a combination of freezing rain, sleet and snow. The first day it snowed, the snow was nice to play in so Daddy and the kids had a great time building a snowman. Austin and Addie were so very proud of how it turned out.
When we starting talking about crafting, I knew I wanted to make snowman cards so we could share them with a few out-of-state family members. I started browsing on Pinterest for ideas and I say a snowman with Mickey ears from Chips and Comp. I knew right then and there they would be perfect for us to make! If you have followed my blog for long you know the kids are dye-hard Disney fans. They actually wear their Mickey and Minnie ears almost daily.
When I shared my idea with the kids they were on board 100%! We made a few and then I decided we needed a template for the ears. They turned out so cute I thought I would share them. You can tell which one I used the template for (my Minnie) because the Mickey ears turned out so much nicer.
These are very simple and other than printing the template you will need cardstock, glue, scissors and markers. If you wish to create a snow effect than add glitter to your list.
To begin, I printed the template on white cardstock and cut out each piece.
Then I folded and cut my cardstock for my cards. If you want to open the cards so the fold is on the top then fold the paper in half touching the shorter side to the shorter side. If you want the card to fold on the side, fold the longer sides to touch each other. Cut them in half.
Glue your snowballs on the cards, starting with the largest on the bottom, overlapping each one slightly. Then glue on your Mickey ears.
Now you will want to add your embellishments. Draw or cut out a triangle carrot nose for your snowman and glue it on. Draw dots for the eyes, mouth and buttons. If you wish, add a bow or bowtie. Draw twig arms.
If you are adding snow, add several small dabs of glue and then sprinkle with glitter. I choose to use my chunky snow glitter to get a better effect. To create a layer of snow on the bottom of the card, swipe a glue stick in a wave motion and sprinkle with glitter.
Allow your card to completely dry and then write your heartfelt message. This handmade card will bring a smile to anyone’s face that receives it.
These are so sweet. Love them!
I love how your cards turned out. I pinned so I can try this with the kids later.
that is so fun! we are getting about a foot of snow this weekend so we will be outside making our snowman!
I would send these to all the kids in my family. I think they would enjoy them so much. Thanks for the how to.
Mickey makes an adorable snowman!
I’m not sure I could ever let them off my fridge if they were made over here!
Those are so adorable! I love the Mickey Snowman. 🙂
So cute, my boys would love a mickey snowears card!
Adorable! Thank you for the printable template which makes it so much easier and more likely that I will make these.
Awe I love them!!! What a totally adorable idea!
Absolutely adorable! I love this. Pinned!
Aww that’s cute! I know a Disney-obsessed crafting family (not mine!) that would love these!
those are the cutest thing like EVER. EVER!! and we love mickey and minnie 🙂
Looks like those are so fun for kids to make and send. I love the Mickey ears on snowman cards. Very cute!
Very cute craft! 🙂
What a fun idea and I love the whole Mickey Ears, just darling!! Love the real snowman too!
Those are absolutely adorable! So festive and creative and a lot of fun for kids to put together!
So cute! I love how crafty you are!
These are so cute! Thanks for the printable!