Beadie Snowman Pattern
This Beadie Snowman Pattern is a fun winter craft that kids can turn into a backpack decoration, package trim, or a cute ornament for the tree. With simple pony beads and satin cord, this easy craft for kids makes a cheerful seasonal project for home, school, or holiday crafting.
Supplies
- 3 black pony beads
- 34 white pony beads
- 25 red pony beads
- 1 1/2 yards satin cord
- 1 lanyard hook
Instructions
- Fold the satin cord in half to find the center.
- Attach the cord to the lanyard hook using a half hitch knot. You can refer to the printable detail if needed.
- Lace the beads onto the cord, following the snowman pattern on the printable page.
- When you finish beading the pattern, tie the ends securely with a double knot.
Fun Facts
Snowmen have been around for hundreds of years. One of the earliest known pictures of a snowman appeared in a historical manuscript called the Book of Hours in the late 1300s. That means kids have been enjoying snowman fun for a very long time.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the pattern to open it in a new window and print it at the correct size.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This printable snowman craft works well as a classroom activity during winter units or holiday fun days. Children can practice following directions, recognizing patterns, counting beads, and improving fine motor skills. Teachers can also use the finished snowmen as bulletin board accents, backpack tags, or gifts for family members.
Supplies
3 Black Pony Beads
34 White Pony Beads
25 Red Pony Beads
1-1/2 Yards of Satin Cord
1 Lanyard Hook
Instructions
Fold your cord in half to find the center. Use a half hitch (see detail under printables) to secure it to lanyard hook. Lace beads using pattern on the printables page as a guide. Finish by tying off with a double knot.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
Terri is the creator of makingfriends.com, freekidscrafts.com, scoutswaps.com and badginabag.com. Her work is republished all over the internet and is considered the queen of kids crafts.
