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Beaded snowman ornaments are a delightful holiday craft that combines elegance and whimsy. Using pearl beads, colorful buttons, and a few simple materials, you can create adorable snowmen that sparkle beautifully under Christmas lights.
These little ornaments make wonderful keepsakes, gift toppers, or decorations for your tree, table, or mantel.
Each snowman is built from layers of beads that mimic the look of fresh snow, giving them a polished, almost jewel-like finish. They’re fun to make with family or friends and add a touch of handmade charm to your seasonal decor.
How to Make Beaded Snowman Ornaments with Button and Pearl Beads
The best part? You can personalize each snowman with different button colors, scarves, or accessories to make them uniquely yours.
Materials
- White pearl beads (small and medium sizes)
- Craft foam or styrofoam balls (small and medium)
- Craft glue or hot glue gun
- Small buttons (red, blue, green, yellow, etc.)
- Black seed beads (for eyes and mouth)
- Orange bead or small cone bead (for the nose)
- Gold or silver pipe cleaners (for arms)
- Ribbon or string for hanging
- Tweezers (optional for bead placement)
Shop the materials
The steps
Step 1: Prepare the Snowman Base
Take one medium and one small foam ball to form the snowman’s body and head. Use a small dab of glue to attach the two together, pressing gently until secure. Allow it to dry completely before decorating.
Step 2: Cover the Surface with Beads
Apply a small section of craft glue to the foam body and begin placing pearl beads closely together. Work slowly in rows, covering the entire surface evenly. It helps to use tweezers for precision if your beads are very small.
Repeat the process on the head, leaving space for the face details. Let the glue dry completely before moving on.
Step 3: Create the Face
Use black seed beads for the eyes and mouth, arranging them into a cheerful expression. Secure each one with a tiny drop of glue.
For the nose, attach a small orange bead or a cone-shaped bead in the center. You can also add a few extra beads around the neck to resemble a scarf or necklace.
Step 4: Add the Buttons and Arms
Glue colorful buttons vertically down the front of the snowman’s body. Then cut two short pieces of pipe cleaner for arms and twist them slightly to give a natural, branch-like shape.
Insert them gently into the sides of the foam body with a small dab of glue to hold them in place.
Step 5: Finish and Display
Cut a small length of ribbon or string and glue it to the top of the head for hanging. Let everything dry completely before displaying.
These beaded snowmen look adorable on Christmas trees, as part of a centerpiece, or grouped together in a winter scene.
Each one captures the festive spirit of the holidays with just the right amount of sparkle and cheer — a perfect craft for anyone who loves detailed, elegant handmade decor.
