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Snowman Snow Ruler

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Snow rules! Measure the accumulation (big or small!) with a snowman snow ruler you can make at home.

Supplies:

Steps:

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1 Cover spoon in white paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat of paint. Dry 1–2 hours.

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2 Use ruler and pencil to mark 1” increments on spoon handle.

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3 Paint facial features on bowl of spoon.

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4 Paint over pencil measurements. Let all paint steps dry 1–2 hours.

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5 Tie ribbon around neck of spoon.

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6 Place in the snow to measure how much has accumulated!

CIY Staff Tips:

  • A spoon with a flat handle works best for this project!

  • Getting more than a few inches? Attach the Snowman Snow Ruler to a yard stick.

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