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Snowman Doorstop
by Leslie Sausage
Kids of all ages will have fun making this!
Such a cute and practical gift or to make for yourself to keep out "Old
Man Winter"!
Supplies needed for each Snowman Doorstop:
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One white tube sock,
the longer the better
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One or two pounds of
white rice
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One child's colored
sock
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Three heavy-duty
rubber bands
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Felt or other fabric
scraps to make scarf and mittens
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White Glue; but hot
glue will work better
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Two wiggly eyes
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One orange pompon
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Six to eight brown or
black buttons
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One brown pipe cleaner
cut in half
Directions:
Fill the tube sock about 3/4 full with rice. Use rubber bands to divide
the sock into 3 sections in proportions equal to a head, a torso and
legs. Use one rubber band to close the end of the sock (this is the
head). Use the child's sock as a hat. Glue on the wiggly eyes, pompon
nose, buttons (mouth shape). Cut out a scarf and a pair of mittens from
the felt or fabric. Glue the seams of the mittens leaving an opening for
the snowman's hands. Poke the pipe cleaners pieces in for stick arms.
Dab some glue around the opening on the sock. Allow to dry. Put the
mittens on and secure with glue. Allow to dry.
Your little snowman can sit by the door until a cold winter night when
he can lay down in front of the door to keep the chill out.
About the author
Leslie Sausage is a freelance writer, mom and author of 100 Gift Mixes
-- Cocoa, Coffee, Tea and Cappuccino, an e-cookbook with variety of
wonderful hot beverage mixes. For more creative, practical and fun ideas
for your home, visit Frugal Homemaker
http://www.frugalhomemaker.com
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