Snowman Shelf Sitter using a Repurposed Dollar Tree Item
Hey Y'all ~
Sometimes (more like a lot of the times) I buy more supplies at Dollar Tree then what I need so I'm left with a bunch of supplies after the season is over. This year I told myself that I'm going to start using what I have. If you're not following along on the blog make sure you're signed up to receive notices when I post new stuff.I started with this wooden pumpkin:
These wood pumpkins were extremely popular this fall season at Dollar Tree so maybe you were a few of the lucky ones to snatch some up. Don't have a wood pumpkin? NO problem....do this same craft with another wood block or even a box. Let your creation and imagination kick in.
I start with painting the wood block with black paint.
Once the black paint was dry I added a layer of Crackle Medium. I let it dry for about 15-20 minutes.
The crackle medium will be "wet" looking but is dry to the touch. That way you know it's ready to go.
TIP - some friends have shared they get the same result (crackle technique) using MOD PODGE or SCHOOL GLUE. I have not tried this myself but wanted to share that tip.
I then put on a layer of Plaster Chalk Paint and you'll literally see your piece start to crackle (or crack) before your eyes.
Okay guys - I know some may be CRINGING...but I like the funky not so perfect look of this block. It's not even and I'm OK with that. :)
I added some cheeks and a carrot nose with paint.
I use a black sharpie maker to outline and doodle for accents.
Making cute little snowmen is not new for me but I recently shared on my YouTube channel here how easy it was to create this cute shelf sitter.
Watch the video below if you'd like to see exactly how I created this cutie....
or click here to watch on YouTube.
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Thanks friends!!
