I’ve loved diy snowman hats since I saw one years ago. I’ve wanted to make one and this year I finally put one together. Early this year, I went to Goodwill specifically to find items that would work for a snowman hat. I found a brass planter and a charger that were both just the right size for this. Adding some Dollar Tree items was all it took to make this.
The brass planter is the perfect size for the look I had in mind. It was around $2.00. Finding a charger for .50 to use for the base was great, too. The ribbon and flower picks were purchased from The Dollar Tree.
Items used for Snowman Hat from Thrift Store Items
- Brass Planter
- Charger
- Black Spray Paint
- Floral Picks
- Ribbon
- Craft Snowflakes
- Ornament Hanger
- Craft Glue
- Hot Glue Gun
- Stapler
I gave the planter one coat of black spray primer + paint. After it dried, it got another coat. Since I’ll be using this indoors, I didn’t give it a protective coat. The charger is black on the bottom, so it didn’t need to be painted. I ran a bead of hot glue along the bottom rim of the charger and then held the planter in place until it was adhered.
The ribbon was a bit too wide for the look I wanted. I folded it over, adding a few staples to hold it together. Starting at the back center, I added small dots of hot glue around the planter while wrapping the ribbon around.
I turned the ribbon back to hide the raw edge before gluing it down.
The fun part of making a snowman’s hat is deciding on what kind of embellishments to us. I found some glittery picks at The Dollar Tree. After removing the stems, I glued three of them to the base of the hat.
I removed the stems from the pine cones and glued a few of them in place. The gold snowflake used as a hat pin is an ornament hanger that also came from The Dollar Tree.
I added a berry pick to the top of the hat. Later I added one of the red picks, too.
Using more Dollar Tree Ribbon, I tied a small bow and hot glued it onto the red stems.
A snowman’s hat has to have some snow, right? I used part of a bag of fine snow that I had on hand and craft glue.
I used an old paint brush to spread the glue onto the hat. Placing the hat inside of a large cardboard box helped keep the mess to a minimum as I sprinkled the snow over the glue, working in small sections until I had the coverage I liked.
The cost of this was very low and I’m happy with how it turned out.
This will be a fun addition to our holiday decor this year.
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Snowman Hat from Thrift Store Items
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Victoria says
What a cute idea. I am not very crafty but think I could do this.
Beverly says
Thank you, Victoria. It’s really simple to put together!
Donna reifel says
Question love this but just where do you find coffee cans at since coffee comes in plastic now thanks For you help.
Beverly says
Thanks, Donna. I didn’t use a coffee can. I used a brass planter that I found at a thrift store.
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
SO fun and creative! Great upcycle. Visiting from 2017 Holiday Link Party Hop.
Beverly says
Thanks, Victoria! It’s great to find items that can be upcycled into decor.
Olivia Morris says
I bet even i could make that. I have an old empty coffee tin and I`m sure that would work too. really cute idea. I love it.
Beverly says
It’s really simple! A coffee tin would work well, too. Thanks, Olivia!
Sew Crafty Crochet says
such a clever and creative holiday craft! I love the snow on the hat .
Beverly says
Thanks! It was fun to make and the snow added the perfect finishing touch.
Laurie says
Beverly, This is spectacular and so creative! I really love how this turned out! Would never have guessed what you used to put your hat together. Love the snowy effect too! This is a great project. Pinned and shared.
Beverly says
Thanks so much! I was happy with out it turned out, too. It was great to find the items I needed at Goodwill. Thank you for sharing!
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says
Oh, wow! That is so very clever and creative! I love this idea! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Beverly says
Thanks, Marci! It was fun to make.
Debbie-Dabble says
Bev,
Thanks so much for visting!! Love this idea!! I have also seen them done iwth coffee cans….
Hugs,
Deb
Beverly says
Thanks, Debbie! Coffee cans make cute ones, too. I like the larger size of the planter for the spot I have in mind to display it.
Twochicksandamom/Donna says
So cute and affordable, too! pinning to my christmas board.
Beverly says
Thanks for pinning, Donna. This is a very affordable craft to make. I love thrift store finds!
Mary says
Beverly this is my kind of project. I can’t believe you made this from those items. Very clever and so so pretty! Thank you for hosting this great party!
Beverly says
Thanks, Mary! It’s one of my favorite holiday upcycles that I’ve done.
Julie Christiansen says
This is amazing, so creative and festive. I was excited to feature it over at my busy beehives bee party this week. Thanks for sharing.
Beverly says
Thank you, Julie and thanks so much for featuring this at your party!
trisha says
I love the hat! The snow is such a great touch. it would make a great tree topper!
Beverly says
Thanks, Trisha! I love the snow, too.
Jess says
Oh this is so cute!!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
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Beverly says
Thanks, Jess! Thanks for the party!
Florence @ Vintage Southern Picks says
That’s adorable Beverly! So darn clever I can’t get over it! The snow on the hat is a great finishing touch! You can use this in so many ways too.
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Florence! I love the snow, too. I was happy to have found pieces at the thrift store that worked so well for this.
Sandra L Garth says
You win the award for creativity this is awesome!!!
Beverly says
Thanks, Sandra! It was such a fun project to put together.
Veronica Lee says
Love your snowman hat. So perfect for the season!
Beverly says
Thank you! I enjoyed putting it together and I’m loving having it on display.
Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking says
Thank you so much for sharing this on the Whisk It Wednesday Link Party. Tomorrow when the new party launches your link will be featured! I hope you stop by and share some more amazing links. Have a wonderful week! Carrie @ Carrie’s Home Cooking
Beverly says
Thank you for the feature, Carrie! I’m delighted you like the snowman hat. I’ll be sure to stop by the party today!
JP says
sUPER ADORABLE!
Beverly says
Thanks, JP!
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Vickie@Vickie's Kitchen and Garden says
I NEVER THOUGHT OF MAKING A HAT OF LIKE THAT. i HAVE JUST THE TIN FROM THE cHRISTMAS POPCORN TOO BUT i NEED A CHARGER. tHE LAST SNOW WE HAD WAS TOO FLUFFY SO WE COULDN’T MAKE A SNOWMAN, SO i HAVE TIME! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE IDEA!
Beverly says
Glad to have given you an idea, Vickie! A popcorn tin would work great.