We all make snowmen which is great fun but how about ringing the changes and making a different character? Snow painting open up a whole world of possibilities! What about a snow-dog, a snow-dragon, a snow-penguin, a snow-teddy or even a snow-mummy or daddy! The possibilities are endless!
We’ve been busy in the garden snow painting to make a snow cat that Biscuit and Crumb decided to call Tabitha.
The children loved how it brought their character to life. Say hello to Tabitha the Snowcat, our new pet!
Ideas For Snow Painting – Winter Art
Winter art for kids is lots of fun when it involves snow.
- Kids can paint their snow creations like snowmen or snow cats!
- Or how about painting flat snow pictures directly on the snow laying on the ground?
- If it’s too cold for snow painting outside then you could try putting some snow into a deep tray and bringing it inside to paint in the warm.
How To Set Up Snow Painting
Whenever we snow paint we use:
All of them have worked well for us.
I think it’s fun to experiment and see which paints your kids like the most. It’s also fun to explore different ways of applying the paint. You can use:

We’d love to hear all about your snow creations too.
More Painting Ideas You Might Like:
Leslie says
Adorable! I love it.
Hannah @ Making Boys Men says
Hi Emma, just to let you know that I’m featuring your snow cat on the Outdoor Play Party tomorrow. Feel free to grab a featured button from my site. Cheers Hannah
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
How lovely, thankyou Hannah. x
Red Rose Mummy says
That is fantastic! So much fun. I bet your children will remember that for a long time to come. We just have a rather large snowman who is currently wearing my hat and scarf.
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
I remember doing snow painting with my mum so I hope my boys will remember it too. Your snowman sounds lovely, I bet your little one thinks it’s lovely.
Kate, Scattymumofboys says
Love Tabitha and why have I never thought of painting the snow???
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Lol, well a whole lot of colourful winter fun awaits you now. x
Hannah @ Making Boys Men says
That’s awesome, really makes a difference from the regular snowman! Thanks for sharing at the Outdoor Play Party
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Thanks Hannah, it’s lovely to be involved and to see so many wonderful ideas.
thisdayilove - leyla says
This looks fab. We wanted to do food colouring but I only had green, and we did not have enough snow to make any kind of animal unless it was very very small!
Thisdayilove
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Oh what a shame you’ve not had much snow. Fingers crossed some more comes your way. x
Coombemill says
An inspired work of art! Who’s idea was that one? Wins best snowman / cat without a doubt! Thank you for joining in with #CountryKids
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
It’s lovely that you’ve dropped by to say you like it, thankyou. The boys have been so excited reading people’s reactions, they feel really proud. We’ve been snow painting for years, my mum started it off when I was young! x
Charlotte says
That is amazing!!! I love it! Thanks for linking up! Fab!!! x
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
It’s been lovely to get involved Charlotte, I’m new to blogging and it’s taking me a while to get used to things like link-ups…getting there slowly!
Charlotte says
Your blog is lovely and I love your snow cat! I’ve been showing everybody! You are my Fun Photo Favourite from last week!
http://www.thecrumbymummy.co.uk/?p=4406
Minisaurus says
My kids are now asking me to make a snow cat having seen this! Epic!
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
How lovely, I hope the snow stays around long enough for them to do it.
Emma @mummymummymum says
ooooh that is fab! We used some food colouring on ours!
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Thanks Emma, I love that you brought snow inside. Your lucky little ones. 🙂
Kierna Corr (@CiarnaC) says
Oh that is amazing – I love it! We haven’t had much snow yet, but I am still living in hope, thanks so much for adding this to the outdoor play link & I’m looking forward to exploring your blog today 🙂 Kierna
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Thanks so much, I’m flattered, your site is super! x
Fivegoblogging says
Bagpuss surely? Brilliant idea 🙂
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Miaow! He’s certainly looking a bit floppy this morning, it must have rained a little in the night. 🙁
Glenda - Dining In says
He looks superb. As you say, the possibilities are endless.
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Thanks Glenda. I’m really hoping for lots more snow, the smalls want to try making an igloo next!
Fi says
That’s fabulous! What a great idea!
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Thanks Fi. Your site is full of wonderful ideas too, I’m now following you on Twitter and Facebook; I’m so glad you popped by. 🙂
sarahmumof3 says
oh wow I LOVE him , such a great snowcat!
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Thanks Sarah 🙂
HPMcQ says
a giant bag puss! what a great idea
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Tee hee, it is just like Bagpuss isn’t it! We need to make some mice and a woodpecker too!
The Good Stuff says
That looks really cool – such a good idea.
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Thanks so much. 🙂
wendy says
wow that’s amazing, what a fab idea xx
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
Thanks, it was great fun 🙂