DIY An Adorable Winter Snowman Centerpiece On A Budget Using Thrift Store Glassware

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The winter season can be the ideal time for cozy craft making, and numerous TikTokers are showing their creativity with a fun new project using thrifted glassware. By combining three to four pieces of glass in various configurations, they stack them to make an adorable snowman for a centerpiece on a budget. Not only is this an easy winter project, but it's also a good way to style commonly found thrift store items such as glass candle votives, bowls, and saucers. You can also do it in the time it takes you to sing "Frosty the Snowman". All you need is three round pieces of glass varying in size, keeping in mind how big your snowman may be based on your chosen pieces.

You will stack your pieces of glassware one by one to form the body and head of the snowman. You'll also need a strong glue, such as E6000 craft adhesive, to keep it all together, or else you might have to clean up a mess of broken glass from it falling apart. Accessorizing your snowman is the final step for this unique centerpiece. To top your creation off with a grand chapeau, look for a small hat, such as these Nuobesty miniature formal hats, or a piece of ribbon for a festive bowtie. If you're feeling really creative, use a prepackaged snowman craft kit, such as the Cosweet snowman craft buttons kit for button eyes, stick hands, and even a "carrot" nose.

Once your snowman is complete, you can shape it into your perfect DIY holiday centerpiece on a budget. Decide if you want to place it on a wooden cutting board for a slightly rustic touch, or surround it with sprigs of holly and berries for a more festive aesthetic. Need more ways to accent it? Try painting the glass or even decoupaging the glassware with seasonal patterns like Buffalo plaid or cherry snowflakes. You could even try adding a small battery-operated tealight underneath the glass to give it a bit of a glow. Whatever you decide, you're sure to make your guests delighted with the whimsy you create from a few pieces of glass.

Because various creators have made this DIY snowman decor with thrifted pieces, chances are, your snowman will be unique, as it relies on what you can find. And that's part of the charm of this whimsical project, as you can make it anything you want with mismatched glassware. Don't worry, however, if you don't have the right pieces. If you've exhausted your search for suitable glassware at your local thrift store, you can try creating your snowman decor with pieces from the Dollar Tree instead. You'll only need to make sure they stack well enough to create the body and head of the snowman. Try looking for options such as Dollar Tree's round glass candleholder and the smaller, rounded glass jars, the latter of which features an embossed seasonal print and a festive-themed lid. Then, once you have your pieces, thrifted or not, you can make your adorable holiday centerpiece.