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Snowman Lantern

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There’s snowplace like home—especially for this adorable snowman decoration! Create a DIY winter lantern that can chill out around the house.

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Steps:

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1 Roll large piece of Model Magic into a ball.

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2 Dip finger in water and smooth Model Magic if needed.

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3 Add features such as eyes, nose, and mouth to create a snowman face! Dry overnight.

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4 Squeeze glitter glue on outside of glass jar.

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5 Use paint brush to spread thin layer of glitter glue over the jar. Dry 3–4 hours.

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6 Glue Model Magic buttons to front of the jar.

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7 Tie ribbon around neck of jar to create a scarf.

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8 Insert battery-operated tea light inside jar, then put snowman’s head on top of jar.

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9 Display your DIY winter decoration & let the light twinkle!

CIY Staff Tips:

  • Use different-size jars to create a snowman family!
  • Model Magic that is fresh from the pack will stick to itself. Dried pieces can be glued together.
  • Want more festive craft ideas? Browse all our holiday crafts.