Ultra Outdoors
Christmas is a favorite time of year for many for various reasons. Everyone finds joy in something during the holiday season, from the food to the different Christmas activities you can do with your family.
For some, the best part of Christmas is decorating. Although the tree is typically the showstopper every December, it’s always fun to take your decor one step further. There are a lot of creative ways that you can decorate your home for the holidays. One idea is to use outdoor snowman decorations to show your holiday spirit.
Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. In this article, you’ll discover new outdoor snowman decorations to make your house the most unique home on the block this Christmas season.
Why Choose Outdoor Snowman Decorations?
There are multiple reasons why you should consider adding outdoor snowman decorations to your outdoor Christmas decorations this year.
One of the best reasons to choose outdoor snowman decorations is they’re fun, no matter what you celebrate. Snowmen are an excellent winter symbol representing joy and youth, even if you don’t celebrate Christmas.
Snowman decorations are a great choice if you prefer simple decorations. Not only is the white color of snowmen neutral enough to match your other decor, but it also won’t overwhelm your home if you choose to have an outdoor snowman as your only decor for the holiday season.
Beyond that, snowmen aren’t strictly a symbol of Christmas or the holiday season. You can argue that they’re a symbol of winter. So if you don’t like putting up Christmas decorations only to take them down again in a month, outdoor snowman decorations can be a fun and easy decoration idea that you can keep up all winter long.
Now that you have reasons to put up some outdoor snowman decorations, let’s check out some ideas for some inspiration.
Top 7 Outdoor Snowman Decoration Ideas
While the idea of snowmen is simple, that doesn’t mean that your decorations have to be boring. There are many ways that you can use snowmen to decorate the outside of your home and liven things up.
For some inspiration, here are a few outdoor snowman decoration ideas for you to try out.
1. Inflatable Snowman
Our first outdoor snowman decoration idea is to decorate with an inflatable snowman. Although this is one of the simplest ideas, it can hugely impact your holiday decorations. Inflatable figures are a holiday staple for many who decorate outside their home, and they often cause cars to slow down and admire the sight.
Inflatable snowmen come in a variety of different sizes. If you want something that won’t overwhelm your yard too much, you might want to opt for a design that’s five feet or under.
For example, this 5 FT Inflatable Snowman from Kurala with built-in LED lights is the perfect way to light up your yard while also giving your other decorations a chance to shine. Plus, this snowman is suitable for indoor and outdoor use if you want flexibility with your decorations.
If you want a snowman that makes more of a statement in your outdoor space, you can get an inflatable snowman eight feet tall or more. This Fanshunlite 8FT Christmas Inflatable Snowman is lit up from top to bottom and even carries a cute sign saying “Have a Merry Christmas” to get your message across to anyone who passes by.
Getting an inflatable snowman is easy, and putting it up can be pretty simple. The key is to ensure that you put it up correctly so that it will stay in place, no matter what the weather brings. The last thing you want is a loose snowman blowing around your neighborhood!
2. Lit Up Snowman Decorations
You don’t need to choose an inflatable figure to have a beautifully lit-up snowman in your yard. There are also smaller, more modest outdoor snowman decoration ideas that can show your holiday spirit just as well.
This Lighted Pop-Up Christmas Snowman Decoration is an excellent addition to your outdoor Christmas decor. This snowman features a traditional suit and is illuminated by 35-piece static ice-white LEDs and five-piece twinkle LED lights to create an impressive twinkling effect.
The six-hour timer ensures that your lighted snowman stays lit during the prime night hours and will automatically turn on and off every night, so you can set it and forget it. Assembling this pop-up snowman decoration requires no tools. This snowman is made of a durable metal frame and covered in tinsel fabrics for a lovely look.
The strong construction makes it tough and sturdy, not easy to damage. You can use it for years, and it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor decorating. Storage is just as easy as it lies flat in any closet, ready for the next holiday season.
Although it’s only 2.3 feet high – the size of a garden gnome – this lighted snowman can still make a big impact. The size also makes it a suitable yard decoration to spread Christmas cheer to every part of your home.
Bonus: if you want a group of these pop-up outdoor decorations, there’s also a Santa Claus and a penguin version available.
3. Snowman Wreath
Want a unique outdoor snowman yard decoration? Why not combine two classic symbols into one with a snowman wreath?
A snowman wreath is the perfect outdoor snowman decoration to add to your front door. As you can guess, it is simply a wreath in the shape of a snowman – typically in the form of a figure eight. Although you can make your own wreath, you may want to consider this Christmas Snowman Wreath from GRBAMBI.
This snowman wreath features a red hat and brown bow on a sturdy natural rattan base, green PVC pine leaves, natural pinecone, and two small bells in the middle of the wreath. Moreover, this wreath lights up thanks to the included LED lights that you can quickly wrap around it to brighten your front door.
This snowman wreath measures 16 inches high, 8.5-inches wide, and 1.2 inches deep, making it the perfect size for your front door or anywhere else in your home that could use a festive wreath.
4. Build a Group of Snowmen
Building snowmen is a great activity to do with your kids, but if you put a little more effort into your snowman building, they can double as outdoor Christmas decorations. Take advantage of the snow and use it to decorate your outdoor snowman.
While this is a temporary decoration idea, it’s also memorable. You can build these snowmen with your family and turn them into fun activities with your kids. Get creative with the way you create these snowmen. Consider having a theme for your snowmen, such as:
- Your family – making a snowman version of each member of your family
- GI Joe
- Santa’s elves
Anyone passing by your home will be impressed with your snowman-making abilities. If it does end up melting, this is still a fun family winter activity you can do again after the next snowfall!
If you don’t have snow during the holidays in your area, don’t worry. There are still alternatives to this idea that you can do for outdoor snowman decorations.
5. Wooden Snowman
Just because they’re “snow” men doesn’t mean that they only have to be made out of snow. You can get the idea across using different types of materials. So consider turning your outdoor snowman decorations into an arts and crafts project by creating your own wooden snowmen.
This is an excellent idea if you live somewhere that doesn’t usually get snow, or if this year is simply not looking like a white Christmas. All you need to do is get wide wood log pieces and arts and crafts supplies for decorating them to your liking. Some materials that you can use include:
- Pipe cleaners
- Cotton balls
- Googly eyes
- Paint
Be sure to use materials that can withstand the weather you anticipate your snowman being in.
If you want a unique look, you can build your wooden snowman with blocks instead. They really turn into snowmen after you paint and decorate them!
There are a variety of different pre-made wooden snowman decorations you can purchase, such as this Wooden Snowman Welcome Sign to hang on your door or this Glitzhome 36″ H Wooden Double Sided Snowman made from blocks.
6. Frosty the Snowman Lights
Although snowmen are more than symbols of Christmas, Frosty the Snowman is unarguably a Christmas mascot. So if you want your outdoor snowman decorations to promote your Christmas spirit truly, consider this Kurt Adler 10-Light Frosty the Snowman Light Set.
This set includes ten Frosty the Snowman lights and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. These string lights are an excellent choice for true fans of the jolly character, as they’re modeled after the 1969 character from the classic animated TV special, making them great collectibles.
These string lights are not too overwhelming, so you can easily use them in conjunction with your other outdoor holiday lights to add more cheer to your decor.
7. Painted Snowman Door
Our last outdoor snowman decoration idea is simple and can be done with just a little paint. Consider painting your front door with a snowman for the holidays.
You can do this no matter what color or material your door is. It uses temporary paint that washes off. This is also a great activity to get your kids involved with. You can paint several snowmen or get creative with painting just one.
If you don’t want to paint your actual door, as an alternative, you can get a wooden board and paint your snowman on that, then either place it on your front porch next to your door or hang it directly on your door. No matter what you choose, you’ll be surprised by how far a little paint can take you.
Conclusion: Outdoor Snowman Decorations Are Just the Beginning
To wrap up, outdoor snowman decorations make for great Christmas decor. However, snowmen aren’t simply a symbol of the holidays – you can display them all winter long!
So when planning your winter home decor, consider incorporating snowmen so that your decor can make your home seem festive and cheery all winter long.
