Melting (Florida) Snowman Christmas/Holiday Decoration

I've seen snow a total of.. one time(s). This is because I've lived in Florida all my life, and anybody who's been here knows we have a shortage of it. As in no snow at all. That means I've never done certain kid activities like sledding, snowball wars, or building a snowman! (Though I did go ice skating recently!)

So, this year as a Christmas decoration project I decided to make a melting snowman for my front yard. I had to decide on something that would hold up outdoors so I immediately ruled out paper mache. (Though if you want an indoor decoration that'd probably be cheaper!)

Step 1 Gather your materials!

I used the following items to make my snowman, but you can add plenty of stuff, omit, or substitute plenty of stuff too! Everything I bought came from Walmart and Dollar tree.

*3 playballs of varying sizes (large, medium, and small)
*Spray paint (I used blue, orange, and white)
*Glitter
*Black rocks/buttons (I used the kind you use for floral arrangements/crafts)
*Great Stuff expanding foam
*Foam cone (Used for floral arrangements)
*Red ribbon
*Two sticks for arms
*Magician's Hat (Dollar Tree!!)

Comments

[starshipminivan]

He looks great! Perhaps he needs one of those little sign saying "Will Work for Freezer Space."

[sticksnpicks]

Ha. That would be hilarious.

[DIYDragon]

haha that's pretty good. I might have to find me a sign to paint on. ; )

[lukev2]

i like the idea, but i dont think it looks like its melting too much..... in my opinion not to be rude.... :)

[l8nite]

he turned out great ! For lining up the spheres how about a dowel driven thru the center? An added benefit would be a built in stake to secure him in light winds

[DIYDragon]

Not sure how that'd work since they are inflated balls.. o.o Weighted-ness would be a benefit since I have to go outside and pick him up when it gets a tad windy. Maybe something heavy foamed onto the based to camouflage it.

[l8nite]

uuummm yea...duh me ! for some reason I was thinking styrofoam balls

[mquaynor]

how are u mr

[Shades of Grey]

I know this is late, but better than never! You could try something like this: http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwies/ to add lights to it for next year! Awesome idea and I would gladly ship you some snow from up here in MT if it were possible.

[DIYDragon]

That would've been cool. I've been wanting a reason to make some throwies. haha

[oakback]

Nice! I hear on our local (north Florida) news last night that Florida was the only state without snow on the ground (apparently there is snow on some mountain top in Hawaii).

[farzadbayan]

Snow man in grass !
Good work !

[ChrysN]

Aww, he looks so sad. I guess a snowman would look a bit out of place in Florida, nicely done!

[DIYDragon]

Wouldn't you be sad if you were melting? : )