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December 3, 2020 · 48 Comments

Easy Flower Pot Snowman and Santa with Video

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Do you want to make an easy flower pot snowman and Santa? I'm at it again making more holiday decor with terra cotta flower pots!

Do you want to make an easy flower pot snowman and Santa? I’m at it again with more clay pot crafts. Today I am making holiday decor with terra cotta pots! This time… Santa and a Snowman. These are inexpensive projects for a fun Christmas craft that the whole family will enjoy. This is a great craft that uses simple supplies you can find at any craft store. Most garden supply stores will have clay flower pots. These festive characters will also make fun gifts at Christmas time or are just a great addition to your holiday decoration. I had so much fun making these flower clay pot characters, so, let’s get started!

For both the Santa and Snowman I started with 4 10 inch terra cotta flower pots.

Flower Pot Snowman and Santa Materials

For both the Santa and Snowman craft I started with two different sizes of terra cotta clay pots, 4 and 10 inch.

Santa - I painted 3 Apple Barrel Red and 1 of them with Apple Barrel Black top for the belt. I painted the last one with Waverly Paint in the color Ballet Slipper.

Flower pot snowman and Santa instructions

Santa – I painted 3 Apple Barrel Red and 1 of them with Apple Barrel Black around the top for the belt. I painted the last one with Waverly Paint in the color Ballet Slipper.

Snowman - I painted 3 of them with Apple Barrel White paint and one with Folk Art Chalkboard paint.

Snowman – I painted 3 of them with Apple Barrel White paint and one with Folk Art Chalkboard paint.

Once the paint dried, I used silicone to put them together in this shape.

Once the paint dried, I used silicone to put them together in this shape.

Santa - I painted on a belt buckle using Folk Art Treasure Gold paint. I used batting/snow that I found at Dollar Tree and glued it under the belt.

Santa – I painted a belt buckle using Folk Art Treasure Gold paint. I used a long piece of batting/snow that I found at Dollar Tree and glued it under the belt.

I glued more of the snow/batting on the top for his hat.

I glued more of the snow/batting on the top for his hat.

I added a little Mod Podge and glued one last section of batting/snow to his chest.

I added a little Mod Podge and glued one last section of batting/snow to his chest.

I hot glued on fake cobweb for hair, beard, mustache, and eye brows. I drew his eyes and nose on, as well as gave him rosy cheeks with a pink crayon.

I used a hot glue gun to attach fake cobwebs for hair, beard, mustache, and eyebrows. I drew his eyes and nose, as well as gave him rosy cheeks with a pink crayon.

Snowman - I painted the white part of the snowman with sparkle Mod Podge.

Snowman – I painted the white part of the snowman with sparkle Mod Podge.

I hot glued on some white ribbon to cover one of the seams, and I hot glued on 3 snowflake ornaments as the "buttons".

I hot glued on some white ribbon to cover one of the seams, and I hot glued on 3 snowflake ornaments as the “buttons”.

I hot glued on red ribbon onto the hat.

I hot glued on red ribbon onto the hat.

I hot glued on 2 buttons for eyes, and I drew on a carrot nose and smiley face.

I hot glued on 2 buttons for eyes, and I drew on a carrot nose and smiley face.

I added a scarf to to his neck. I also added 2 ball solar lights to the top of each Santa and the Snowman.

I added a scarf to his neck. I also added 2 ball solar lights to the top of each Santa and the Snowman.

Do you want to make an easy flower pot snowman and Santa? I'm at it again making more holiday decor with terra cotta flower pots!

Other tips:

  • Acrylic paint is great because it cleans up easily with water
  • I love my hot glue guns and I have different temperatures that range from cool glue to hot glue. These are great when working with kids so they do not burn themselves while making this cute craft
  • If you want you can create a snowman planter by omitting the top flower pot.
  • You could use a plastic bucket instead of a terra cotta pot
  • I have several other snowman projects that you might want to check out. This can be a great winter craft that can stay up all season long.
  • You can learn about the history of the snowman

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  1. Lea says

    November 11, 2019 at 7:18 am

    How cute these are. Thank you. I’ve pinned this.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:33 am

      You are so sweet, thank you so much Lea 🙂

      Reply
    • faith bremmer says

      December 7, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      so cute

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      • Chas says

        December 8, 2020 at 5:32 am

        Thank you Faith

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  2. Amy says

    November 11, 2019 at 12:38 pm

    Aren’t flower pots the best!?! I remember making a tin soldier in the same fashion many years ago. Some ideas are so good that they never go out of style!

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    • Chas says

      November 11, 2019 at 12:41 pm

      Thank you so much Amy and I have made nuctrackers and a scarecrow as well. Kind of addicting lol. Love things that can be kept up for a whole season and used year after year.

      Reply
  3. Naomie Moore says

    November 11, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    Absolutely adorable! You will be responsible for the terracotta pot shortage . . . ⛄?? Pinned in case I run out of projects for this year. These make fantastic gifts! Thank you!

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    • Chas says

      November 11, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you so much Naomie and thanks for the laugh. You’re so right about the gifts. I have had several people ask me if I sell these… hummm might have to think about it 🙂

      Reply
  4. the real cie says

    November 11, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    Those are adorable!

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    • Chas says

      November 12, 2019 at 6:36 am

      Thank you very much

      Reply
  5. Robin says

    November 13, 2019 at 9:34 am

    I’ve made a version of the snowman one, but I never thought about making a santa! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at the Creative Muster. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be sharing next week. Pinning!
    Robin?

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    • Chas says

      November 13, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      Thank you so much Robin and love that you made a snowman too 🙂

      Reply
  6. Alexandra says

    November 13, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    Wow! Santa looks awesome – so detailed! I think the snowman is more up my skill level – pinned.

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    • Chas says

      November 13, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      Thank you so much Alexandra and thanks or the Pin

      Reply
  7. Michelle says

    November 14, 2019 at 10:12 am

    These are adorable! Thank you for linking up with Creative Compulsions!

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    • Chas says

      November 14, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      Thank you very much Michelle

      Reply
  8. Sheltie Times says

    November 15, 2019 at 7:23 am

    I love the terra pot decorations. They came out great.

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    • Chas says

      November 15, 2019 at 11:31 am

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  9. Elke says

    November 18, 2019 at 5:50 am

    cool Christmas things are that, very nice idea!

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    • Chas says

      November 18, 2019 at 6:00 am

      Thank you so much Elke

      Reply
  10. Marilyn Lesniak says

    November 18, 2019 at 11:37 am

    Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 18, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      Thank you so very much Marilyn, hope you’re feeling well

      Reply
  11. Julie says

    November 18, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    These are adorable, they are so sweet! Especially the snowman.

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    • Chas says

      November 18, 2019 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you so much Julie

      Reply
  12. Rhonda Gales says

    November 21, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    These pots are so cute. I was trying to decide which one I loved most, but I can’t decide. I’ll be featuring them on Sunday’s Best. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Chas says

      November 21, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      You are so sweet and supportive, thank you so much Rhonda 🙂

      Reply
  13. Marilyn Lesniak says

    November 22, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Happy Holiday!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 22, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      Thank you so much Marilyn – you’re the best!

      Reply
  14. Clearissa says

    November 23, 2019 at 9:37 am

    These are the cutest. Thank you for sharing with #omhgww

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    • Chas says

      November 23, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      Thank you so much Clearissa 🙂

      Reply
  15. Carol says

    December 16, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    Snowmen are irresistible to me. Love your pot Santa and Snowman. Very creative! I have chosen this post as one of my features for the Happy Holiday Link Party in my post this Wednesday, 12/18th. I hope you will visit then.

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    • Chas says

      December 16, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      Thank you so much Carol and I’m thrilled you like them. I love snowmen because they can be left up for a season too 🙂 Thank you so much for the feature and I’ll be sure to stop by.

      Reply
  16. Micky says

    October 4, 2020 at 8:09 am

    The flower pot snowman is great. I’ve bought enough pots to make as Christmas gifts but where did you get the little scarves with the pom poms?

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    • Chas says

      October 4, 2020 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks Micky and I found them at Dollar Tree. I’m sure they’ll be coming out soon.

      Reply
  17. Chloe says

    December 3, 2020 at 8:33 am

    These are SO cute! I think my grands would love making these next year! I might try the nutcrackers myself! I could see making little miniatures of these for a cute tablescape! Can’t you see little snowmen dancing down the middle of my table?!

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    • Chas says

      December 3, 2020 at 8:46 am

      Thank you so much Chloe! I totally see that and you can make them with the dollar store flower pots 🙂

      Reply
  18. Marilyn Lesniak says

    December 7, 2020 at 7:30 am

    These look so cute Chas! Thank you for sharing them at #OverTheMoon. I hope to see you again next week.

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    • Chas says

      December 7, 2020 at 7:38 am

      Thank you so much Marilyn, and thanks for a wonderful party.

      Reply
  19. Marilyn Lesniak says

    December 12, 2020 at 5:21 pm

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    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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    • Chas says

      December 13, 2020 at 6:46 am

      Thank you so much Marilyn, I hope you are having a great weekend.

      Reply
  20. Kim | Shiplap and Shells says

    December 12, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    This is such a cute idea Chas. I shared on my weekly post today.

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    • Chas says

      December 13, 2020 at 6:47 am

      Thank you so much Kim, you are just so very sweet to share with your followers.

      Reply
  21. Linda Primmer says

    December 13, 2020 at 9:35 am

    Super cute project. Love your Creativity. I am happy to feature your santa and snowman on Sunday at Love Your Creativity. Merry Christmas

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    • Chas says

      December 13, 2020 at 11:01 am

      Thank you so much Linda for the kind words and feature. I’ll see you at the next party.

      Reply
  22. Audrey says

    December 3, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    These would be perfect for the grand and great grand kids I have18 of each.

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    • Chas says

      December 3, 2022 at 6:01 pm

      Congrats on the grandkids and I love that idea!

      Reply
  23. Cheryl G says

    December 5, 2022 at 1:25 am

    I absolutely LOVE snowmen, so I am definitely going to make a couple of these guys! Adorable! You are so creative and love your ideas! PS: So happy your surgery was a success! Keeping you in prayer.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      December 5, 2022 at 8:24 am

      Thank you so much for everything and I am so very excited you want to make some of these. Please send me pictures 🙂

      Reply

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