Snowman Snow Gauge

Now it's true that some of you might not need one of these, but I thought it was adorable. And I could use one. When the weather outside is frightful, this guy is so delightful. Making these snowmen is a useful way to use old buttons and fabric remnants.

You need:

Foam balls, Styrofoam in three different sizes
Plastic knife/wood craft stick/fabric scraps/buttons/paper clips/sticks/small plastic cup and plate/scissors/yardstick

How to:

Using a plastic knife, saw off a small slice from the smallest and largest balls and two slices opposite each other on the medium size ball.

Slide a wood craft stick through the center of the middle ball,leaving part of the stick coming through each flattened end. Pole the other two balls onto the stick, lining up the flattened edges.

Decorate the snowman as you like with scraps of fabric and buttons. Poke the buttons into the balls with a paper clip. Add stick arms

To make the hat, push a small plastic cup into the top ball.Use a small plastic plate with the center cut out for the brim, and add decorations. Push the bottom of the snowman onto the high numbered end of the yardstick or meter stick. When there a snowfall, stick the other end into the snow, and you'll see right away how deep the snow is.