For this craft, you'll need a pair of old socks that are crew length, or longer.
First, cut off the top of the sock from the foot.
Turn the sock inside out and attach a rubber band tightly to the top of the sock. Then turn the sock right-side out again.
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Fill the sock with rice. Make sure to pack it down as you go so the sock gets a nice round base.
Rubber band the top of the sock closed and put another rubber band 3/4 of the way to the top for the head of your snowman.
Now, decorate! Tie a scarf around your snowman's neck and add eyes, nose, and buttons. I used map pins for my eyes. Unfortunately, I did not have any black ones, so I colored white ones with sharpie and stuck them in.
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Use the toe of your cut socks to fashion a stocking cap. Could you use or colored argyle socks and hats to create Sweaters for your Snowman.
You can either sew or glue on your buttons, and add embellishments - twine, bows, ribbons, etc - as needed.
This is such a quick and easy craft - 10 minutes tops - that it would be simple to create a whole family of snowmen for your mantle!
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Here are more fun diy holiday snowmen!
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