Coffee Filter Snowman Craft fir Kids (Easy Winter Art Activity)
This coffee filter snowman craft is a fun and simple winter art activity that kids love. Snowman crafts are so fun and easy to make at home on the weekend or as a quick art activity at school. Have a snow day? Make one snowman outside and then come in and make a coffee filter snowman craft. This adorable coffee filter snowman craft is perfect for little ones to create on their own. Kids will love decorating their own snowman while building fine motor skills and creativity. Best of all — most of the supplies are probably already in your home!
This easy snowman craft is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, elementary classrooms, homeschool, or winter crafting at home. It’s inexpensive, low-mess, and great for indoor winter days.
Why You’ll Love This Snowman Craft
- ☃️ Easy winter craft for kids
- ✂️ Uses simple, low-cost supplies
- 🎨 Encourages creativity and color exploration
- 👧👦 Perfect for preschool and early elementary ages
- 🖼️ Makes a cute winter or snowman display
Supplies You’ll Need
- Coffee filters
- Washable markers
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Googly eye
Step 1: Create a Snowy Background
To start grab a piece of paper, you can choose the color you would like. Use some paint to add some snow to the background of the paper before you begin. There are several ways you can create a snowy background.
Splatter painted
Flick watered down paint onto paper
To create this background, add some water to some white paint. Then dip an old paintbrush in the watered down paint. Use your finger to flick the white paint onto the paper. It is okay if you get some bigger drips on your paper.
Round sponge brush painted
For this technique, use a round sponge brush. These are available in many different sizes at craft stores, the Dollar Tree or purchase on Amazon. Simply dip the round sponge brush into paint and simple stamp onto the paper.
Pencil eraser painted
Use a pencil eraser to add snow dots to the background paper.
So easy to do, provide your child with a pencil. Use the end of the eraser dipped into paint and add dots to the paper. This will create a snow background on the paper.
Q- tip painted
Use a q-tip to add dots to the paper with white paint
Dip a q-tip into white paint to add dots to the paper.
After creating the snowy background paper, allow time for the paint to dry.
Step 2: Add the Coffee Filter
Glue a coffee filter into the corner of your paper. It is okay if some of the coffee filter is off the paper. After gluing the coffee filter down, cut off the excess.
Add coffee filter to the snowy background paper.
Step 3: Add Face Details
Make a nose for the snowman with a piece of orange paper. Add it to the snowman. Then create an eye for the snowman. You can simply glue on a googly eye or draw one on with a black marker. Last, Use a black marker to add a smile to the snowman as well. Angle the face details to make the snowman look like he is looking up in the air.
Step 4: Add a Hat
Cut out simple shapes out of any color paper to make the hat. Cut a thin, long rectangle for the brim of the hat. Then cut a wider rectangle for the rest of the hat. Glue them onto the top of the snowman's head.
Step 5: Add Final Details
Finally, use a black marker to outline the snowman, nose and hat.
Tips & Variations
- Add cotton balls for extra texture
- Let kids practice cutting skills with hats and scarves
- Turn this into a science tie-in by talking about color blending
- Write the child’s name or a winter word on the snowman
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Kim
Kim
Learning Benefits
This coffee filter snowman craft helps kids develop:
- Fine motor skills
- Hand-eye coordination
- Color mixing and observation skills
- Creativity and self-expression
It’s also a great way to introduce process art in a simple, age-appropriate way.
Perfect For
- Winter classroom crafts
- Snowman-themed lessons
- Preschool and kindergarten art centers
- Homeschool winter units
- Indoor snowy-day activities
Display Ideas
- Create a snowman bulletin board
- Hang snowmen in windows for a winter display
- Mount on blue cardstock for a snowy background
- Send home as a winter keepsake
Final Thoughts
This coffee filter snowman craft for kids is a simple and engaging winter activity that combines creativity, learning, and fun. With minimal prep and affordable supplies, it’s an easy craft teachers and parents will love.
If you try this craft, I’d love to see it! Share your creations or save this project for later.
- “Leave a comment with your favorite color combo!”
- “Tag #craftymamabirdnc on Instagram so I can see your snowman!”
If you’re looking for a quick winter art project that kids can complete independently, this snowman craft is a perfect choice ☃️❄️
