How to Make a Holiday Snowman from Pumpkins!
Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 10:49AM Meet Joe Snow! Joe was created by our friend and designer, Andy Hopper, for a holiday article in the Birmingham News. We loved Joe...he's not only adorable, he's a very smart use of leftover pumpkins and gourds from Thanksgiving decorating. So, before you toss those pumpkins, get out some spray paint and turn them into holiday decorations! You know I always say that if it takes more than some duct tape and some spray paint, I can't do it. This project is so simple, anyone can do it and it's a fun holiday to-do with the kids!
Make a Pumpkin Snowman
Supplies
3 pumpkins or gourds in varying sizes
twigs for arms
ribbon for scarf
Scotch Super Strong Indoor/Outdoor Mounting Tape
Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Spray Paint in Semi-Gloss White
adhesive for nose
Sharpie, paint, or black marker for eyes, smile, etc
Dixie cup and small paper plate for hat (or find one at a craft store)
Don't use pumpkins or gourds with soft spots. Select three pumpkins in or gourds to stack. Use a heavy duty tape like Scotch Super Strong Interior/Exterior Mounting Tape that will hold up to five pounds to hold the pumpkins together. (You can also use wooden dowels but the pumpkins will deteriorate rapidly.)
Spray paint the pumpkin with white Krylon Indoor/Outdoor spray paint in Semi-Gloss white. Allow to dry for 1 1/2 hours.
Stack and fit the pumpkins together. Fix the mounting tape to each pumpkin and re-stack.
Use the stem from a small gourd for the nose.
Draw or paint on Joe's face.
Spray paint a Dixie cup and a small paper plate black; glue together to make hat. Trim with ribbon.
Use a sharp, pointy object like a screwdriver to make a whole in the middle pumpkin for the arms.
Use Joe as a decoration for the buffet or entryway. Sit him on a cake stand like I did here-- surround him with berries, holly, or evergreen... you can make another in red with different accessories to make a holiday Santa!
We'd love to see your creations so send in your holiday decorating pictures to our Facebook page!