Craft Project Oyster Shell Snowman Ornaments

For the past few weeks we’ve been busy working on various craft projects for the upcoming Christmas holiday. The Princess and I enjoy getting together a few times every month and sitting down to craft with one another. Today’s holiday craft project is super-easy to make and will cost you next to nothing to make them! You could also try making it using thin river rocks or clean/dry small pieces of driftwood. You will need to drill a small hole to hang the ornaments in the top, no matter what you use for the base.

Craft Project – Oyster Shell Snowman Ornaments

Clean & Dry White Oyster Shells
White Acrylic Craft Paint
Orange and Black Fine-Tip Sharpie Markers
1/4″ by 7″ piece of Ribbon
Scissors
Paint Brush, Water Dish and Paper Towels
Newspaper
Fishing Line 7-8″ Piece
Drill and 1/16″ Drill Bit

Lay newspaper down on your work surface. Have an adult use a power drill to drill a small hole at the top of the oyster shell for hanging.

Paint the outside of the seashell with two coats of white paint, allowing the paint to dry for 30-45 minutes between each coat. Leave the inner-side of the seashell plain (don’t paint).

Use a fine-tip black Sharpie marker to dot on the snowman’s eyes, mouth and black coal buttons. Use a fine-tip orange Sharpie Marker to draw on a carrot-shaped nose. Let dry for 10-15 minutes.

Tie a piece of ribbon around the neckline to serve as the scarf. Thread clear fishing line through the hanging hole, knot and trim ends to form a hanging loop.

That’s it! You can hang these Snowman Oyster Shell Ornaments on your Christmas Tree, holiday present package toppers, hang from a wreath or garland and all sorts of other things! You’ll want to make a dozen of these cuties at a time!

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