Here is a standard Dollar Tree project that I really wanted to make. This Dollar Tree Fishbowl Snowman is a simple and fun Dollar Tree Christmas craft. You can get most everything at Dollar Tree for minimal cost to create a fun Christmas decor piece. If you would like more Dollar Tree crafts head over to our Dollar Tree page. For more holiday sewing and crafting projects check out our holiday project vault.
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What you will Need: How to Make a Dollar Tree Fishbowl snowman
- 1 Large Dollar Tree Fishbowl
- 1 Medium Dollar Tree Fishbowl
- Small Dollar Tree Mesh Basket
- 1 Dollar Tree Boot Ornament
- Red Ribbon
- Dollar Tree Christmas Pick
- Three Buttons
- Blue, black and Orange Acrylic Paint pens or Stick on Snowman Faces
- Dollar Tree Faux Snow
- Polycrylic
- Glass Glue
Step 1: Add the Polycrylic
Pour some polycrylic into the fishbowls and swirl it around so that the inside is completely covered. I like polycrylic because it is clear and does not yellow. Pour out any excess.
Step 2: Add the Faux Snow
Place the faux snow into each of the fishbowls and again swirl it around so that the inside is completely covered.
Step 3: Create the Hat
Create the hat from the small mesh basket. To do this slowly and evenly push in the top third of the mesh toward the center. You will notice that a brim begins to appear. Continue to push in the mesh until the brim is flat and the basket fits on top of the large fishbowl.
Step 4: Paint the Face
I painted my face but you can purchase snowmen faces that are self adhesive. I used a black paint pen for the eyes and mouth. The blue was also used for the eyes while the orange was used for the carrot nose.
Step 5: Add the Boots
Using hot glue and glass glue attach the boots to the medium fishbowl so that the toes are sticking up and are spread a bit wide.
Step 6: Add the Buttons
Again, using a bit of hot glue and glass glue attach three buttons down the front of the medium glass bowl. I placed mine so that they are center to the boots.
Step 7: Glue the Fishbowls Together
Using the glass glue attach the large fishbowl on top of the medium fishbowl
Step 8: Add the Ribbon
Place ribbon around the mesh basket hat and hot glue the ends together. Next, Add ribbon around the joint between the large and medium bowls to act as a scarf. Leave the ribbon a bit long so that it resembles a scarf. Wrap it around the neck and tie it on. You can add a bit of glue to hold it on if needed.
Step 9: Add the Christmas Pick
Cut off the stem of the Christmas pick. Glue the Christmas pick to the ribbon on the hat. I added it to the join of ribbon to cover it up.
Step 10: Add the Hat
Place the hat on top of the large bowl. I glued mine using glass glue but you can leave yours loose if you like. Once you have added the hat you have finished your Dollar Tree fishbowl snowman.
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