Snowman Wreath: Perfect for Winter

This adorable snowman wreath is perfect for winter! Hang it up when it turns cold, and leave it up until springtime! The grapevine wreaths make it strong enough to withstand a lot of winter weather, so you don’t have to worry about it falling apart. This easy tutorial can be adapted to whatever color and style you prefer!

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How To Make A Snowman Wreath

Make this snowman wreath for your door this winter! I always struggle with decorating in that awkward time between Christmas and spring. But, I love wreaths! They are a great way to show you are festive but a wreath doesn’t commit you to full-on decorating the outside of your home. It’s a bit of festive flair that I love displaying and creating.

I thought this snowman wreath was perfect for that time when you’re not really sure how to decorate your home. It would work for Christmas as well so next year you can hang this one up after Halloween or Thanksgiving and leave it up for months. That is my kind of decor!

If you love wreaths as much as I do, definitely check out the other projects on this site. I have tutorials for every season and celebration!

Supplies Needed To Make This Snowman Wreath

Grapevine wreaths (I used two 8 inch and one 6 inch)
Black craft paint
Red ribbon (for the hat band)
Holly leaves (optional as they make this a bit Christmasy)
Iced branches
Darice paper mache hat
- Unfortunately, the paper mache hat I used in this project is no longer available. However, if you can’t find a similar paper mache hat, you can cut a premade snowman hat (like this one or this one) in half and use that instead.
Plaid ribbon (9 inch wide version)
Dowel rod
Hot glue and glue gun
Scissors
Craft knife
Paint brush

grapevine wreaths and supplies on a table

Step 1: Cut Paper Mache Hat

Use your craft knife to cut the paper mache hat in half as shown below.

NOTE: As I mentioned in the supply list, if you can’t find a paper mache hat, you can cut a premade snowman hat (like this one or this one) in half and use that instead. If you decide to do that, cut the hat in half then skip down to step 3.

Step 2: Paint Paper Mache Hat

Paint half of the hat with the black craft paint. It will probably take a few coats for complete coverage. Be sure to allow it to dry completely before continuing.

Step 3: Secure Wreaths Together

In the meantime, you can begin to assemble the wreaths together into a snowman. Use hot glue to secure the grapevine wreaths together. I also added a small scrap of ribbon to the back of each joint to have an additional surface for adding glue.

Step 4: Create Scraf

The smallest 6-inch wreath goes on top as the head of your snowman. Tie a length of ribbon around the “neck” under the head for his scarf. You can use more hot glue under your scarf to help to hold everything together.

Step 5: Add Branches

Trim your iced branches to length with scissors and add them as arms with more hot glue.

Step 6: Add Red Ribbon Around Hat

Add red ribbon around the bottom of the hat as a hatband. You can also add a few holly leaves if desired. Secure everything into place with hot glue.

adding ribbon and leaves to a snowman hat

Step 7: Add Dowel Rod To Hat & Wreath

Then add the hat half to the top of your snowman wreath with hot glue. It will not stand up all by itself, so add a cut dowel rod to the inside of the hat as shown to help it stand up. Use hot glue to secure.

how to secure the snowman hat with a dowel

Step 8: Hang Snowman Wreath

All that is left is to add this one to your door. A cute and simple wreath that is perfect for winter!

Will you be making your own snowman wreath?

Change up the scarf material however you like. I love me some buffalo check plaid so I went with it in this case.

This little guy will be gracing my door this winter. A snowman wreath is easy to make and will look great on your door!

Tips and Tricks for Snowman Wreath

Now that you’ve seen this fun snowman wreath, are you ready to make your own? Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your project goes as smoothly as possible!

Change Up The Size – Make your snowman wreath big or small by simply changing the size of each grapevine wreath!
Skip The Iced Branches – If you can’t find ice branches or don’t want to use them, you can use branches from your backyard for the snowman’s arms.
Change Up The Colors & Style – As I mentioned before, you can make this wreath in any color or style that you like. You could choose red and white (for a Christmas look), blue and white (for a winter look), or go rustic and use burlap!
Use A Snowman Kit – If you are having a hard time finding supplies for your wreath, use a snowman kit along with the grapevine wreaths! This is because a snowman kit usually includes a hat, arms, and scarf.

6 More Snowman Project Crafts

Did you love this sock wreath, and are looking for more snowman crafts? Then check out the projects below!