Are you ready to turn snack time into craft time? Create a winter wonderland right in your kitchen with these adorable, easy-to-make, and irresistibly cute string cheese snowman!
In the festive spirit, we’re transforming ordinary string cheese sticks into adorable frosty friends. Whether you’re planning a Christmas party or simply want to make snack time extra special, these adorable snowmen are sure to melt hearts and fill tummies.
Why You’ll Love these Cheese Stick Snowmen
- No need for fancy supplies or materials! Everything you need is readily available in many stores!
- They come together quickly, making party preparation a breeze.
- A fun snack that doesn’t rely on loads of sugar.
- Washi tape tears easily, allowing kids to easily open their snacks all by themselves.
What You’ll Need:
- Mozzarella Cheesesticks – Make sure you get the individually wrapped ones!
- Permanent Markers – One in black and one in another other color for the nose
- Washi Tape – Choose colors that match your party theme or just use what you have.
Essential Tips:
Don’t skip these tips – read them before starting to avoid any potential mistakes.
- Make sure the cheese sticks aren’t too cold before starting, otherwise the markers might not work.
- Start with the scarf first. It’s much easier to keep your spacing right if you start from the scarf and move up. (Trust me…the first few were horrible before I figured this out)
- If you like, cut out some black hats from construction paper and draw black coal buttons beneath the scarf.
- Mix it up! Use different colored markers, hats, and scarves to give each snowman their own unique style.
When to Make String Cheese Snowmen
The whimsical string cheese snowman can effortlessly blend into various occasions and party themes. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Snow day snacks – Surprise your little ones with a special snack during their snow day break. They’ll love coming inside to find these adorable cheese stick snowmen waiting for them.
- North Pole Breakfast – Start your Christmas morning off right with a festive breakfast that includes these snowman snacks. Your kids will love the holiday twist on their favorite string cheese.
- Christmas parties – Of course, these cheese stick snowmen are perfect for a Christmas party! They add a cute and tasty touch to any holiday celebration.
- Winter wonderland-themed birthday parties – If you’re planning a winter-themed birthday party, these snowmen snacks are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.
- Frozen-inspired parties – Who can forget Olaf, everyone’s favorite goofy snowman? Give him a group of string cheese snowmen friends to hang out with at your next Frozen themed party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make them a day in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
No, they shouldn’t if you let them dry completely.
Of course! Many people use ribbon or yarn. I just prefer washi tape as it stays right where you put it and is easy for kids to remove.
If you liked this party craft, you’ll also love this Reindeer Candy Cane Craft for Kids. The printable reindeer pocket makes it easy to create party favors or class gifts – even if the kids leave you with the whole project.
Or you can check out all my party crafts here and all my Christmas ideas right here.
How to Make a Cheese Stick Snowman
To make things easy for you, I’ve got a printable, step-by-step tutorial with photos just below. Don’t forget to leave a rating and a comment letting me know how your snowman came turned out!
Cheese Stick Snowman
Discover how to create a cute cheese stick snowman. This DIY food craft is a fun, low-sugar treat for Christmas or winter-themed kids' parties.
Materials
- Individually wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks
- Washi Tape in a color that matches your party theme
Instructions
- Lay the cheese stick down, with the flaps flat against the table. Fold the top flap of the cheese stick down against the snowman’s back and fold the side flaps in toward the back, on top of the upper flap.
- Tear a 6 to 8-inch piece of washi tape and lay it underneath the folded cheese stick.
- Carefully press the washi tape up against one side of the cheese stick. Wrap the remaining washi tape around to meet up with the other side. Tear off the end of the washi tape, where the two sides meet to create an even scarf.
- Right above the scarf, draw the snowman’s mouth with a sharpie by marking six small dots in a U-shaped pattern. Using a different colored sharpie marker, draw a sideways triangle for the nose. (We stuck with purple to fit our theme but feel free to use whatever color you want.)
- Add dots for eyes over the top, and your snowman is done!
Notes
Remember, the tips and FAQ in the tutorial post are there to help you if you feel stuck at any point.
- Make sure the cheese sticks aren't too cold before starting, otherwise the markers might not work.
- Start with the scarf first. It's much easier to keep your spacing right if you start from the scarf and move up. (Trust me...the first few were horrible before I figured this out)
- If you like, cut out some black hats from construction paper and draw black coal buttons beneath the scarf.
- Mix it up! Use different colored markers, hats, and scarves to give each snowman their own unique style.
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This post was originally published on March 1, 2017. It has been updated with new photos, tips, FAQ, and a printable how to card.
Andrea Nine says
These are the cutest things ever! My family adores cheese sticks and even though my boys are teenagers I can still see them thinking this is the cutest thing!
Jen says
Oh my goodness, these are too cute! Pinned and I am totally putting these bad boys in my children’s lunches!
Janine Huldie says
My girls still love the movie, Frozen, so these would be a huge hit for them. Oh and we did get one big snow storm that left us with two snow days back-to-back. However, you wouldn’t know it as it has all since melted with many of the above average than normal temperatures we have been having here.
Tuned In Parents says
Crafty, crafty! I wish my daughter wasn’t allergic to cheese, because she would love these!
Lisa says
My girls won’t eat cheese sticks, but if they did I would absolutely make these. Although, they do look too cute to eat #happynowlinkup
Carolina Twin Mom / Mary Peterson says
I love your ideas! Always great to refer back to, especially on rainy days. #happynowlinkup
ShootingStarsMag says
Aw, these are cute. I love string cheese – I think my niece and nephew would get a kick out of these.
-Lauren
Peachy and her Mommy says
Those are really cute. They would be pefrect for a party! #happynowlinkup
Brandi with Big Fit Fam says
My kids would love these in their lunch! #happynowlinkup
Shannon says
What a great idea! So easy, but so cute. I’ll be doing this!