There’s just something so WINTERY about a bag of miniature marshmallows! I have been staring at my bag of mini-marshmallows for a week trying to come up with a fun activity to celebrate this delicious and seasonally helpful treat.
After I enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate piled high with those babies, I came up with this…!!!
Don’t you love it?!?!
I was so excited I worked way too fast and forgot all about taking pictures of the step-by-step process. Talk about a moment of inspiration! :-)
But it’s pretty self-explanatory, really.
Just glue your mini marshmallows into a snowman shape.
Then take one marshmallow and dip it into white paint. Decorate the background of your snowman scene with marshmallow-printed snowflakes! I thought that this was such a clever way to make a winter-y background!
Add facial features and accessories to your snowman using paint (I used puffy paints – my fave!)
Don’t forget pretzel stick arms!
And let me tell you, the Happy Buddy is OBSESSED with pretzel sticks right now, so whenever he sees this snowman-of-magicalness (which is everyday because it is hanging on our fridge), he starts jumping up and down and trying to rip the pretzels off as a snack. You’d think he’d want those sweet marshmallows but he only has eyes for the arms! I literally came into the kitchen the other day and he had his mouth ON THE PAPER. :-)
Finally, sprinkle glitter or fake snow on the wet paint – because glitter makes EVERYTHING better.
Happy Marshmallow Snowman-ing! :-)
CUTENESS!! In my prayer time this morning I had an idea…but I really need your help with it…we are going back to Palestine in a few months to visit my inlaws…I would LOVE to host a few women’s fellowship and craft nights:) I need some ideas…just like 3-4 simple but fun and meaningful crafts that I can do with these women:) Maybe even a few fun themed treats that I can throw together easily too… I think it would just be a really neat time to connect! Could you help????:):):)
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How cute! You should come link up your craft with ‘Fun for Kids Friday’ http://www.localfunforkids.com/
What kind of glue did you use for the marshmallows?
I’m using this for a craft for my pre-school class, thanks!
Just Elmer’s white glue, Brenda! :-) Have fun!
The kids had alot of fun making their marshmallow snowman today. It was a great craft for practicing their fine motor skills. The parent’s thought they were really cute too! Thanks for sharing :)
no glue needed – simply lick marshmallows and place on paper – they stick easily.
I originally saw this on Pinterest. We did this with my 4 year old and two 2 year olds today. They had a blast mostly eating the marshmallows. Theirs didn’t turn out quite as perfectly, but they were still cute.
Rachel! I am so happy your girls had fun with the marshmallow snowman! He sure is delicious! You are a great mama!
Just wanted to let you know that I pinned this on Pinterest – thank you for the idea :)
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Just stopping by to let you know that I’ve featured your craft on Family Fun Crafts! You can see it here:
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I do a similar project at my preschool, but we don’t use glue to stick marshmallows on.. We bite the bottom half off ( and eat it :)) then stick the marshmallow on our paper, since the middle is sticky, it works like glue. Fun project!!
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