DIY Sock Snowman – Dollar Tree DIY

This cute DIY sock snowman tutorial is going to put a smile on your face, guaranteed. Gather all of the supplies at the dollar store or a big box store to make these into a winter fundraiser!

Horizontal image of three sock snowman made with dollar tree socks, rice, and markers.
This easy sock snowman craft idea is perfect for kids and adults!

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Cute Dollar Tree Sock Snowman

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we’ve been crafting a ton for the holidays (which is normal). But this week, I’m sharing one of our all-time favorite crafts: a cute snowman made from SOCKS!

And the best part is that you can make a family of sock snowmen by using different sized socks for the activity. Note that you’ll need less rice for smaller socks.

If you don’t have time to make these adorable sock snowmen right now, save or share this page. Either share it to Facebook or save it to a winter crafts pin board so you can easily find it when you’re ready to begin.

Vertical close up image of cute snowmen made from socks on a polka dot background.

Materials Needed

Head to the Dollar Tree to get the supplies you need. Other big box stores will also have the items at a low price and if you’re making a ton for a fundraiser, this might be best because they will have larger packs of socks.

If you’re creating this with the little ones, you will have to operate the glue gun or get them a low-temp version. Parental supervision is required for this sock snowmen craft because we’re using scissors and hot glue.

  • Crew Socks (white)
  • Cute Socks (fuzzy socks, colorful knits, etc.)
  • Rice
  • Rubberbands
  • Black and Orange Markers

DIY Sock Snowman Video Tutorial

If you’re a visual learner, watch this very quick sock snowman DIY video tutorial on YouTube. It’s a quick project and an even faster video tutorial! :)

And while you’re there, be sure to subscribe to the channel for more easy craft ideas.

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How to Make a Sock Snowman

Below are the step by step instructions for this Dollar Tree Christmas craft idea. Keep this page open and follow along.

If you want a printable version without images, scroll to the bottom of this article and select the print button.

Use scissors to cut off the ribbed portion of the crew socks, just over the top of the heel.

Crafter cutting a crew sock from the dollar tree to create a snowman.

Fill the bottom of the sock with 1 cup of rice. Press it down, squish it, etc. to get it to widen out a bit at the bottom.

Crafter adding one cup of dry rice to a sock to create a snowman body.

Secure the sock over the rice with an elastic rubber band. Make the band is as close to the rice as possible.

Crafter adding a rubber band to a sock filled with rice.

Add another 1/2 cup of rice to the sock and secure with a rubber band to create the snowman’s head.

Use scissors to cut off the excess sock to about 1/2 an inch above the band.

Use the hot glue gun to add a ring of glue around the bottom of the head portion of the snowman. Press it into the body well and hold it until it is secure.

Crater using a hot glue gun to make a sock snowwan.

Use scissors to cut the colorful sock below the heel. Slide it onto the snowman’s head. You can glue it in place or add a pompom to the tip of the hat.

Crafter cutting a snowman hat from a cute sock.

Use a black marker to create two eyes and a mouth for the snowman’s face and two or three buttons down the front of the body.

Crafter adding a snowman face using a black marker.

Use the orange marker to create a sideways triangle for a carrot nose on the snowman’s head and you’re ready to display your cute sock snowman!

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Yield: Cute Sock Snowmen

Easy Sock Snowman

Split vertical image of three sock snowmen and supplies with text which reads easy sock snowman.

This Dollar Tree DIY sock snowman craft idea is perfect for everyone to make this Christmas and winter season. These sock snowmen come out so cute and they are done in just minutes. Watch how easy they come together in this DIY sock snowman video tutorial.

Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $4

Materials

  • Crew Sock
  • Decorative Sock
  • Rice (about 1.5 cups per snowman)
  • Rubberbands (2 per snowman)
  • Pompoms, optional

Tools

  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
  • Black and Orange Markers
  • Measuring Cup

Instructions

  1. Use scissors to cut off the ribbed portion of the crew socks, just over the top of the heel.
  2. Fill the bottom of the sock with 1 cup of rice. Press it down, squish it, etc. to get it to widen out a bit at the bottom.
  3. Secure the sock over the rice with an elastic rubber band. Make the band is as close to the rice as possible.
  4. Add another 1/2 cup of rice to the sock and secure with a rubber band. Use scissors to cut off the excess sock to about 1/2 an inch above the band.
  5. Use the hot glue gun to add a ring of glue around the bottom of the head portion of the snowman. Press it into the body well and hold it until it is secure.
  6. Use scissors to cut the colorful sock below the heel. Slide it onto the snowman's head. You can glue it in place or add a pompom to the tip of the hat.
  7. Use a black marker to create two eyes and a mouth for the snowman's face and two or three buttons down the front of the body.
  8. Use the orange marker to create a sideways triangle for a carrot nose on the snowman's head and you're ready to display your cute sock snowman!

Notes

Optional: Use the sock cast offs to create scarves to wrap around the. neck area.

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