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Grab a few dollar store supplies and give your Christmas tree a unique DIY touch with these Jenga piece snowman hats.

Tophats have always been an iconic symbol during the Christmas season, so these ones made from Jenga blocks are a must-try project!

Jenga piece snowman hats are super easy to make.

I’ve had a blast looking at different projects to make for the upcoming holiday season. There are so many ways to get creative and this is one of them.

I recently had a go at creating Jenga block magnets, which would make super cute Christmas gifts. If given ahead of time, these snowman hats would also make a great gift. If you’re looking for something cute to give the grandparents, consider making these and putting your kids’ initials and the year on them for a great keepsake.

WHY I LOVE THIS PROJECT

I love this project because it makes great use out of a simple Dollar Tree product. The tumbling tower game purchased to make this project comes with 72 blocks, which means you can get many projects out of its $1.00 (+ tax) cost. I’d say that’s a pretty good deal!

I also like the creative ease and cuteness of this project. A little bit of paint, glue, and a few accent touches is all it takes to create some of your own. Feel free to get creative with your paint colors and accent choice.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• Blocks from Tumbling Tower Game (Dollar Tree)
• Twine (Dollar Tree)
• Fake pine Christmas garland (Dollar Tree)
• Red vase filler (Dollar Tree)
• Eye hooks (hardware store)
• Wood glue
  
• Black craft paint
• Tacky glue
• Scissors
• 1 inch paint brush
• Small paint brush
• Toothpick

TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE JENGA PIECE SNOWMAN HATS

Follow this quick step-by-step tutorial below:

1. Using the wood glue and a small paint brush, apply a small amount of glue to the side of a block, and place another side of a block against it. Then hold together for about 30 seconds, until secured with glue. PRO TIP – If you’re in a hurry, use a dab of hot glue AND a dab of wood glue (on separate sections of the wood surface). The hot glue will give you instant hold, while the wood glue has time to dry.
2. Apply glue to the middle of another side of a block, and place it against the bottom of the two blocks that you glued together in the previous step. Hold together for about 30 seconds, until secured with glue. Set down to allow the glue to completely dry.
   
3. Using the 1 inch paint brush, paint the entire surface (front, back and sides) of the glued blocks. Set aside to dry.
4. Cut the twine into 7” lengths. You will need two per ornament.
5. Using the toothpick, add a small amount of tacky glue to one side of the “hat”, where the 3 blocks meet. 
6. Set one end of twine on top of the glue, at the very edge where all 3 blocks meet. Wrap the twine around twice, until the other end meets the end you just glued. Hold in place until secured.
   
7. Cut a 1 inch piece off the garland. Using the tacky glue and toothpick, apply some glue to the corner of the front of the hat, above the twine. Press the piece of garland to the glue, and hold until secure for about 30 seconds.
8. Use the toothpick to apply a dab of glue to a red vase filler, then stick to the garland, twine. You will do 3 of these, one on top, then two on bottom, to form “holly”. Set aside to allow all glue to completely dry.
9. Screw an eye hook into the center of the top of the hat.
   
10. Wrap a piece of twine through the eye hook, the tie the ends together.

Want more Christmas craft inspiration? Watch this video to make even MORE Jenga block ornaments:

MORE ORNAMENT CRAFT TYPES

• If your Dollar Store carries the ornament door hangers, consider picking one up and making this DIY Large Dollar Store Ornaments. I give you 3 different ideas to make them.
• The Dollar Store is usually full of supplies that can be used to create some of the cutest Christmas decor like this Dollar Store Ornament Wreaths!
• If you have leftover Jenga blocks, use them to make a few of these Jenga snowman ornaments.

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