How to Build a Snowman

Step 1
Very Important
Test to see if you have 'packing snow,' which clumps together easily and isn't too wet. The snow must pack to make a Snowman or Snow-Woman.

Step 2
Shape a handful of snow into a ball. Continue adding more snow and packing the ball until it's too large to hold.

Step 3
Place the ball on the snow in front of you and slowly roll it away from you. As more snow accumulates on the outside of your ball, pack the snow by pressing on it with your gloved hands.

Step 4
Roll and pack the ball over and over until it is the size you want for the bottom of the snowman's body.

Step 5
Repeat for the midsection and head. The bottom should be the biggest ball, and the top should be the smallest.

Step 6
Pack some extra snow between the layers to make them stick together. Place sticks down the center where the sections meet if your snowman is having trouble standing.

Step 7
Give the snowman a face. Use coal, rocks, buttons or anything dark and round for the eyes. A horizontal stick or twig will make a good mouth, and a carrot is fine for the pointy nose. If you don't have a carrot, a banana or a candy cane will do the job. This is where you get creative.

Step 8
Cover the top of his head with an old plant for hair, or give him a knit hat to wear. Top hats will blow away unless secured. You can secure things with twig if you need to.

Step 9
Add arms, legs and other accessories. Push sticks into the sides of the middle section and hang old mittens on the ends, then place boots at the bottom for legs. Also consider adding items such as a shirt, a scarf or sunglasses.

Have fun be creative and original and watch your neighbors slow down as they drive by to see your wonderful creation.

Remember to take photos - it is snow folks and it does melt!!

Fill a small spray bottle with some Water and Food Coloring color of choice and spray your Snowman or Snow-Woman for some extra fun.

Let the kids have fun stuffing this !6" Plush Snowman by hand and building themselves a Snowman that will never melt. This Stuffable Snowman Kits comes complete with 16" Plush Snowman, Stuffing, Wishing Star, Custom Birth Certificate and Instructions. You provide the kids and the hugs.

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Nothing finishes off a day in the snow like a good cup of Hot Cocoa. Personally I like mine loaded with Marshmallow Fluff - those other marshmallow always melt to fast. Mmmmmmmm