I have a special mason jar lid snowman canning ornament for you today that is perfect for your tree! This ornament is so much fun to make, only requires a few supplies, and can easily be made in a weekend. So, grab those mason jar lids, and let’s make this button snowman ornament!
How To Make Mason Jar Lid Snowman
You know I love mason jar crafts around here, but what about mason jar lids?!
Just like the mason jar, the mason jar lid can be used to create so many fun crafts! For example, I made these 5 Ornaments and even these Cork Coasters using mason jar lids.
I clearly couldn’t get enough of using mason lids, so today I will be showing you how to create your own snowman ornament using any mason jar lid you have in your stash!
Supplies Needed For Mason Jar Lid Snowman
- Sculpey PREMO Clay in Red and Orange
- Buttons in black and white
- Canning lid
- White card stock
- Mod Podge
- White glitter
- Ribbon
- Hot glue & Glue gun
Step 1: Trace Lid Onto Card Stock
Start by tracing your canning lid onto your white card stock.
Step 2: Add Glitter To Card Stock
Cut out cardstock, then add decoupage and white glitter. Set aside to dry.
Step 3: Create Carrot Nose
Form a carrot-like shape with your Sculpey clay. I added a few lines for interest on the sides as well.
Step 4: Create Santa Hat & Bake Clay
Roll out the red clay until thin and cut a “hat” like shape the size of your canning lid.
Flip over the hat as shown below.
Lift the flap and add some texture across the bottom. I used a wheel from the Sculpey Essential Tool Kit. Flip your flap back over and bake both clay pieces for the recommended time on the package.
Step 5: Hot Glue Embellishments To Lid
Add all of your embellishments to your canning lid using hot glue. Add a ribbon to the back for hanging, and your canning lid snowman ornament is ready for your tree!
Turn some of those old canning lids into ornaments yourself! Make my mason jar lid snowman ornament, or come up with another version for your tree!
FAQs About Mason Jar Lid Snowman
Here are a few common questions that I often see readers asking about making these mason jar lid snowman ornaments. If you have a question, please check if I’ve already addressed it below. If you don’t see your question listed, please leave it in the comments!
Can I Change The Size Of This Ornamanet?
Yes! You can use whatever size mason jar lid you have to create this fun snowman ornament!
Could I Use Glitter Cardstock For This Project?
Absolutely! If you would rather skip adding the glitter, you can use glitter cardstock instead.
Can I Use A Different Type Of Glue For This Project?
Hot glue is ideal for crafting projects like this one because it’s affordable, dries quickly, and has a stronghold. However, you could use crafting or super glue if you don’t have a hot glue gun.
When using other types of glue, you may need to adjust your glue drying time and hold items in place until the glue sets.
What Other Ways Could I Customize This Ornament?
You have so many options for customizing this ornament for your tree! Below are just a few ideas, but the sky is the limit!
- Choose a theme – For example, you could make a pastel or rustic snowman.
- Change the color of the ribbon hanger
- Change the color of the Santa hat
- Use pom poms instead of buttons
5 More Snowman Ornament Crafts
Love this mason jar lid snowman ornament and want more snowman ornament crafts? Then check out the projects below!
- Easy Layered Ornaments with Siser Brick HTV
- Corrugated Cardboard Snowman Ornaments
- Free Ornament SVG Files: 11 Files for Your Holidays
- Melting Snowman Ornament Tutorial
- Snowman Bead Ornament: Make These in 5 Minutes!
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Adorable. I love your happy face on your snowman.
Cute Angie!
Too cute!
What a fun ornament! I like how you used the canning lid as a base!
These are SO cute! I love snowmen!
Love how you incorporate canning into so many crafts.