It’s Christmas in July! Time to start thinking about all of the fun gift ideas to give your loved ones during the holiday season this year! If you still need some inspiration, you’re in luck! We have an adorable snowman family ornament idea for you that would be the perfect addition to your personal collection, another family members collection or even a friends collection!
We have an amazing selection of Swarovski Elements Crystal Pearls in white, ivory and cream that make up a perfect snowman family! I chose to use the ivory for my own ornament.
You can easily make up to 7 snowmen in different sizes by using our 3mm crystal pearls up to our 16mm crystal pearls! I wire wrapped the following onto 22 gauge 2-inch and 3-inch head pins (for the larger beads):
3mm, 4mm and 5mm
4mm, 5mm and 6mm
5mm, 6mm and 8mm
6mm, 8mm and 10mm
8mm, 10mm and 12mm
10mm. 12mm and 14mm
12mm, 14mm and 16mm
You’re definitely going to need some tools for the next step of your ornament! You’ll want a decent size stamp set like the 6.4mm Letter and Number Metal Stamp Set, a 1 lb Heavy Brass Hammer and a Bench Block!
Using the Metal Stamping Technique you can stamp whatever name, year and/or words you wish onto a piece of Sheet Metal! I chose to use a 3×3 inch 24 Gauge Copper Sheet Metal. Once complete, you can punch the amount of holes you will need to create your snowman family using the 1.25mm Metal Hole Punch Pliers. My ornament is going to have a family of five so I punched five holes along the bottom of my sheet metal. Also, make sure and punch two holes in the top corners for connecting the wire to hang your ornament. If there is extra space near the top and bottom of your stamped sheet metal, feel free to use our Narrow Blade Shears to trim it off!
You can use many products to patina or color your stamped letters, in this case I used the Denim Acrylic Paint Dabber by Ranger Inks and followed the Coloring Metal Stamped Letters Using Acrylic Paint Technique. I then added an assortment of Swarovski Elements Crystal Pearls to a piece of wire and wire wrapped the ends to the two top holes of the sheet metal. This will allow you to hang your ornament! Using 7mm Silver Plated Base Metal 18 Gauge Open Jump Rings, I connected the wire wrapped snowmen to the punched out holes in the sheet metal.
Check it out! You now have an adorable snowman family ornament to display proudly in your home or give away as a gift to another special family in your life!
Happy Beading! – Allie
LOVE this! :)
This would be a great “while you wait” craft show idea
Swarovski Crystal Angel Ornament, Annual Edition 2007 Fully faceted clear crystal angel with matt hands, face, feet and hair.Year 2007 engraved on gold-plated sash; gold-plated sheet music; blue satin hanger band.