DIY Splatter Screen Santa for a Cozy Texas Christmas Cabin Weekend

If you’re planning a cozy Texas Christmas cabin weekend, a family holiday getaway, or just want a fun seasonal project to make before a winter trip, this DIY Splatter Screen Santa is a cute and budget-friendly idea. It uses simple supplies and makes a festive decoration for a porch, entryway, cabin, or holiday setup.

This is the kind of craft you can make before your trip or use as a relaxed family activity during a cozy getaway weekend. It’s festive, affordable, and full of personality.

Why This Craft Works for a Holiday Getaway

This DIY Splatter Screen Santa is a fun fit for:

- Texas Christmas cabin weekends
- Family holiday getaways
- East Texas winter weekends
- Vacation rental decorating
- Christmas porch décor
- Holiday girls’ weekends
- Family craft afternoons
- Seasonal decorating on a budget

Supplies: DIY Splatter Screen Santa

• Splatter Screens - 3 from Dollar Tree
• Santa Hat - Where ever you can find one for $1
• Wood Block - For Base
• Black, Yellow and White Felt for Belt and Eyes - I got mine at Hobby Lobby
• Foam Nose - Package of 12 found at Hobby Lobby
• White Pom Poms - Package of 20 found at Hobby Lobby
• Tan, Red and Black Spray Paint - Walmart
• Hot Glue
• Floral wire - Dollar Tree

Please scroll all the way to the bottom of this post if you would like to have a printout of the instructions.

Instructions: DIY Splatter Screen Santa

Full and easy instructions for securing the splatter screens together can be found by visiting Dollar Tree Splatter Screen Snowman diy.

• Paint the wood block black
• Take 2 splatter screen handles and spray paint them black and the rest of it red.
• Take the 3rd splatter screen and spray paint it tan and the handle red.
• Take the 2 black handles and bend them to glue on to the wood block. (See photo below). Secure the two splatter screens together with floral wire.
• Take the 3rd splatter screen (with red handle) and secure it to the other splatter screen with floral wire. Make sure handle is facing down.
• Cut felt to make belt and eyes.
• Cut red foam nose in half and glue flat onto splatter screen.
• Glue pom poms to make beard (You can also use cotton if you like or what ever you have that might work)
• Place Santa hat on top and glue, if desired.

Safety Tip

Be careful when gluing on the beard and smaller pieces. Adults should handle the hot glue, wire, and any spray painting, especially if kids are helping with the project. Finger protectors can help make this craft safer and easier.

DIY Splatter Screen Santa

A fun little Santa make out of Splatter Screens, This craft is lot's of fun to make and I hope you enjoy it. Would love to see yours, once done, come back and post it in the comments.

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Materials

• 3 Splatter Screens - Dollar Tree
• Santa Hat
• Wood Block for Base
• Black, Yellow and White Felt for Belt and Eyes
• Foam Nose
• White Pom Poms
• Tan, Red and Black Spray Paint
• Hot Glue
• Floral Wire

Instructions

1. Paint the wood block black
2. Take 2 splatter screen handles and spray paint them black and the rest of it red.
3. Take the 3rd splatter screen and spray paint it tan and the handle red.
4. Take the 2 black handles and bend them to glue on to the wood block. Secure the two splatter screens together with floral wire.
5. Take the 3rd splatter screen (with red handle) and secure it to the other splatter screen with floral wire. Make sure handle is facing down.
6. Cut felt to make belt and eyes.
7. Cut red foam nose in half and glue flat onto splatter screen.
8. Glue pom poms to make beard
9. Place Santa hat on top and glue if desired.

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