Draw a Fashionable Snowman
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Draw a fashionable snowman on paper with markers, adding stylish hats, scarves, patterns, and color. Practice proportions, shapes, and creative design.

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What you need
Eraser, markers, paper, pencil

Step 1

Gather your paper pencil eraser and markers.

Step 2

Lightly draw three stacked circles with the biggest at the bottom the medium one in the middle and the smallest on top.

Step 3

Draw two round eyes near the top of the smallest circle.

Step 4

Draw a long triangular carrot nose pointing to the side from the center of the top circle.

Step 5

Draw a curved smile made of small dots or short lines under the nose.

Step 6

Draw three round buttons down the front of the middle and bottom circles.

Step 7

Draw two twig arms coming out from the sides of the middle circle.

Step 8

Draw a stylish hat on top of the snowman’s head like a beanie a fedora or a top hat.

Step 9

Draw a scarf around the neck area with two flowing ends hanging down.

Step 10

Add patterns to the hat scarf and body such as stripes polka dots or zigzags.

Step 11

Trace the snowman’s main outlines with a marker to make it bold.

Step 12

Color the hat scarf buttons nose and any patterns using your markers.

Step 13

Add simple background details like falling snowflakes or a snowy ground.

Step 14

Write your name and the date in a corner of the paper.

Step 15

Share your finished fashionable snowman on DIY.org.

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You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can I use instead of markers if I don't have them?

Use colored pencils, crayons, or watered-down poster paint to color the hat, scarf, buttons, nose, and patterns during the 'Color the hat scarf buttons nose and any patterns' step.

My circles look uneven or wobbly—how can I fix that?

Lightly redraw the three stacked circles using a coin, cup, or round lid as a template and erase any heavy lines with your eraser before you trace the snowman’s main outlines with a marker.

How can I change this activity for younger or older kids?

For younger kids pre-draw the three stacked circles and let them add eyes, nose, stickers and simple buttons, while older kids can add detailed hat and scarf patterns, shading, and a more complex background before sharing on DIY.org.

How can we make the fashionable snowman more creative or personal?

Personalize it by gluing fabric or ribbon for the scarf, using textured paper or glitter for the hat, adding unique patterns to the body, writing your name and the date in a corner, and photographing it to share on DIY.org.

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Facts about drawing and design for kids

☃️ Most classic snowmen are made with three stacked circles — a head, a middle, and a big base — because it's stable and easy to shape.

🎩 A hat can change a character's personality instantly — a top hat feels fancy, a beanie feels cozy, and a beret feels artsy.

🎨 Fashion designers still begin with quick sketches called fashion illustrations to plan outfits and accessories.

🖍️ Markers have different tips (fine for detail, broad for filling) — use both to add crisp patterns and bold color to your snowman.

🧣 Scarves come in so many patterns and textures that changing one accessory can totally transform a look.

How do I draw a fashionable snowman step by step?

Start by lightly sketching three stacked circles with a pencil — large bottom, medium middle, small head — to practice proportions. Add guidelines for eyes and mouth. Design fashionable details: hats, scarves, patterns, buttons, and accessories. Ink the final lines with markers, let dry, then color patterns and shading. Encourage mixing patterns (stripes, polka dots) and trying different hat shapes. Finish with highlights or glitter glue for sparkle. Erase pencil lines if visible.

What materials do I need to draw a fashionable snowman?

You'll need white drawing paper or cardstock, pencils and an eraser, a fine black marker for outlines, washable colored markers for filling, and optional supplies like colored pencils, crayons, stickers, stencils, ruler, and glitter glue. Consider non-toxic, washable markers for easy cleanup. If you want texture, add fabric scraps for scarves or small pom-poms for buttons. Keep extras in small containers to avoid spills.

What ages is drawing a fashionable snowman suitable for?

This activity suits ages roughly 3–12 with adjustments. Preschoolers (3–5) enjoy drawing big simple circles and decorating with stickers and chunky markers. Early elementary kids (6–8) can practice proportions, add patterns and more detailed hats. Older children (9–12) can focus on design balance, layering colors, and advanced patterns or fashion themes. Supervise young children with markers and offer templates to build confidence.

What are the benefits of drawing fashionable snowmen and any safety tips or variations?

Drawing fashionable snowmen builds fine motor skills, shape recognition, proportion practice, and creative design thinking. It introduces basic color theory and pattern planning while boosting confidence as kids customize outfits. For safety, use non-toxic, washable markers and avoid small embellishments with toddlers. Variations include a seasonal theme (beach snowman), a group fashion show where kids model drawings, mixed-media collage using fabric scraps, or challenge kids to design a snowman
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