Here are 12 free snowman templates in one printable PDF, from a classic three-ball snowman to a build-a-snowman sheet, to color, paint, trace or cut out.
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There’s something about a snowman that makes everyone smile. Three snowballs, a carrot, a couple of sticks, and suddenly the garden has a new friend. Even if it never snows where you live, you can still make one on paper.
So I’ve put together 12 free snowman templates in one printable PDF: a classic three-ball snowman, a big snowman face, a snowman in a hat and scarf, a build-a-snowman sheet with pieces to cut out, a row of mini snowmen, a melting snowman and more. Color them, paint them, trace them or cut them out.
Quick answer: this is a free set of 12 printable snowman templates (clean black outlines, one design per page) as an A4 PDF that also prints on US Letter, plus the 12 pages as separate PNG files. They’re free for personal and classroom use, not for resale. Pop your email in the box at the top of this post and they’ll land in your inbox in a minute.
Print at 100% on A4 (or “fit to page” on Letter), then scroll down to see every template with an idea for using it.
Table of Contents
All 12 Snowman Templates at a Glance
Here’s the whole set on one page so you can see what you’re getting. Every template is a full page with a big, clear outline and plenty of white space, so it’s easy to cut out and easy to color.
Want a closer look? Here are four of the pages up close: the snowman face, the build-a-snowman pieces, the snowman head in a top hat and the melting snowman.
How to Use These Snowman Templates
Quick answer: print at 100% on A4 or “fit to page” on Letter, use printer paper for coloring and 160–200 gsm card for cutting, and trace with a window or light pad.
Print size and scaling
Each template fills an A4 page. On US Letter, tick “fit to page” and you lose almost nothing. Want a smaller snowman? Set the scale to 50% and you’ll get one about half the height, perfect for gift tags, cards and garlands. Want a giant one for a door or a window? Print the PNG at A3, or tile it across two sheets.
Which paper to use
Plain printer paper is fine for coloring and tracing. For anything you’re going to cut out and handle (masks, puppets, stencils, the build-a-snowman pieces) use thin card, around 160–200 gsm, so the pieces don’t flop. If you want to paint, print onto mixed-media paper; most home printers will take it if you feed it one sheet at a time.
Trace, transfer or cut
The simplest way to trace is to tape the template to a bright window and lay your paper on top. An LED light pad does the same job at the kitchen table and is a really handy little tool to have. To transfer onto thicker paper, scribble soft pencil over the back of the template, flip it, and go over the lines with a pencil. For cutting, cut a few millimeters outside the line first, then trim. A pair of decorative edge scissors gives the snowballs a fun, frosty edge.
Coloring and painting snowmen
Here’s the secret: snow isn’t really white. Leave most of the paper bare, then add a pale blue-gray along one side of each snowball and underneath, where the shadow would be. Suddenly your snowman looks round. Then go bright on the carrot nose, the hat and the scarf. Watercolor pencils are lovely for the soft shadows, and a set of Ohuhu markers makes the hats and scarves really pop.
1. Classic Three-Ball Snowman Template
The snowman everyone draws first: three stacked snowballs, twig arms held up, a carrot nose, coal eyes, a row of buttons, standing on a little mound of snow. No hat and no scarf, on purpose, so you can dress him however you like.
Print it on card, cut it out and use it as a stencil: trace around it on blue paper, then dress each one differently.
2. Snowman Face Template
One big round snowman face that fills the whole page: coal eyes, a long carrot nose and a smile made of little coal circles. This is the template for paper plate snowmen, masks, cupcake toppers and big classroom displays.
For a paper plate snowman, cut the face out, glue it onto a plate and color the nose orange. Done in ten minutes.
3. Snowman with Hat and Scarf Template
A tall top hat, a long knitted scarf with a fringed end, twig arms and a row of buttons: the snowman from the Christmas cards. The hat and scarf are where the fun is, so go bold with stripes or a favorite color.
Give every child the same template and a different scarf color, and you’ve got an instant winter bulletin board.
4. Build-a-Snowman Pieces
A cut-and-assemble sheet: three snowballs, a top hat, a scarf, a carrot nose, two twig arms, coal eyes and mouth, and three buttons, all as separate pieces. Kids cut them out and build their own snowman on colored paper.
It’s brilliant scissor practice. Print one copy on white card for the snowballs and one on colored card for the hat and scarf.
5. Row of Mini Snowmen Template
Five little snowmen in a row, each in a different outfit: a bobble hat, a top hat, earmuffs, a scarf and a Santa hat. They’re just the right size for gift tags, place cards, card fronts and garlands.
Cut them out, punch a hole at the top of each head and string them along baker’s twine for a tiny snowman bunting.
6. Snowman with Broom Template
A snowman with an old bucket on his head and a long scarf, holding a straw broom, with a little drift of snow at his feet. It’s full of things to color: the bucket, the bristles, the scarf fringe and the buttons.
Color the bucket silver-gray and the broom handle warm brown, and leave the snow white so they stand out.
Enjoying these so far? All 12 are in the one PDF. Grab the free snowman templates here and they’ll be in your inbox in a minute.
7. Waving Snowman Template
A cheerful snowman in a bobble hat and scarf with one twig arm up in the air, waving hello. Full of character and perfect for a classroom door, a welcome sign or a winter party.
Enlarge it to 141% on A3 if your printer can, and it makes a big, friendly door snowman.
8. Snowman Head in Top Hat Template
A big, chunky snowman head wearing a tall top hat with a sprig of holly on the band, a long carrot nose and a coal smile. The simple, bold shapes make it a lovely one for card fronts and for painting with a big brush.
Paint the hat black and the holly berries red, then add a touch of white gel pen on the hat band for a little shine.
9. Snowman in Earmuffs Template
A round, cozy snowman in big fluffy earmuffs and a checked scarf, with four buttons and twig arms. The checks on the scarf are fun to fill in with different colors.
Try a different pattern on every square of the scarf: stripes, dots and zigzags look great with markers.
10. Two Snowmen Together Template
A tall snowman in a top hat and striped scarf standing next to a smaller one in a bobble hat and scarf, each on their own bump of snow. It’s a sweet picture for a card, and a good one for talking about big and little.
Give the tall snowman a red scarf and the little one a green one, and you’ve got a ready-made Christmas card.
11. Snowman by a Simple Cabin Template
A little snowman in a bobble hat and scarf standing in front of a snowy log cabin with a chimney, a window and a plank door. It’s the one template here with a bit of a scene, which makes it lovely for a winter card or a quiet coloring session.
Color the cabin window yellow and leave the snow white, and the whole picture suddenly feels warm.
12. Melting Snowman Template
A funny melting snowman: a smiling head in a top hat sitting in a puddle of melted snow, with a scarf, twig arms and a few coal pieces floating about. It always gets a giggle, and it’s a lovely way to talk about spring, or to make a silly card.
Color the puddle in pale blues and add a touch of white gel pen for a shiny, slushy look.
Template Specs at a Glance
| Templates | 12 snowman designs, one per page |
| Pages in the PDF | 15: a cover, the 12 templates, a how-to-use page and a page about my Patreon |
| File types | PDF, plus a zip of the 12 templates as PNG files |
| Size | A4 portrait; prints on US Letter with “fit to page” |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (2480 × 3508 pixels per page) |
| License | Personal and classroom use; not for resale |
You’re welcome to use them at home, in your classroom, in a homeschool group or at a library craft session. Please don’t sell the files, print them for sale, or share them online as your own. If you’d like to share them, send people to this page instead. Thank you!
More Winter Printables
If your snowmen are looking for some company, these winter posts will keep the season going:
- These winter coloring pages are lovely for a quiet snowy afternoon.
- My Christmas drawing templates are ready for December, with lots more festive outlines.
- The free penguin templates make perfect snowman friends for a winter display.
- Stuck for what to draw next? Try my winter drawing ideas.
Love these? The full Snow Day set has 36 more templates: snowman scenes, woodland friends in hats and scarves, cosy snow-day things and detailed showpiece scenes. £9
In the meantime, you’ll find all my printables in my Payhip shop.
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If you love printing, cutting and making, come and join me on Patreon. It’s where my weekly watercolor template sets go out to members: printed outlines with painted references, so you can see where the color goes, plus Procreate stamps and palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a free printable snowman template?
Right here. Pop your email into the box at the top of this post and the PDF of all 12 snowman templates comes straight to your inbox, along with a link to the 12 PNG files. You can also download it straight from the thank-you message.
What size are the snowman templates?
Each template is a full A4 portrait page (2480 × 3508 pixels, 300 dpi). They print on US Letter too: just choose “fit to page” and the snowman shrinks very slightly to fit.
Is there a snowman template with separate pieces to cut out?
Yes. Template 4 is a build-a-snowman sheet with three snowballs, a top hat, a scarf, a carrot nose, two twig arms, coal eyes and mouth and three buttons as separate pieces to cut out and stick together.
Can I use these snowman templates in my classroom?
Yes. Personal and classroom use are both fine, so print as many as you need for your class or homeschool group. Please don’t sell the files or share them online as your own.
Which snowman template is easiest for preschoolers?
Template 2, the snowman face. It’s one big circle with a thick outline, so it’s easy to cut along, and it’s perfect for paper plate crafts. The classic three-ball snowman (template 1) is a good second choice.
Final Thoughts
Twelve snowmen, one PDF, and no cold fingers. Start with whichever one makes you smile, print a few on card and see where it goes. A garland, a paper plate snowman, a little card for someone you love, or just a cozy half hour with some pencils and a hot drink.
If you’d like the templates, pop your email in at the top of the post and they’re yours.
For more art ideas, come and find me on YouTube (subscribe here so you don’t miss the next one) and on Pinterest, where I save all my winter craft ideas.
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Last updated 17 October 2026.
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