Snowman Teapot Box

Following on from my Christmas pudding teapot box and my reindeer teapot box, I can now reveal the third of my NEW Christmas themed teapot boxes!

Perfect for gifting sweets or small treats, this cute little snowman teapot box is bursting with Christmas cheer, and is guaranteed to raise a smile!

To make one of your own, you will need:

* Snowman teapot box template (PDF and SVG available)

* Computer and printer to print the PDF template and instructions

* Digital cutting machine (I have only tested this on my Cricut machines)

* Cardstock (200-250gsm recommended)

* Craft glue / PVA

If you are not using a cutting machine you will also need:

* Craft knife / scissors

* Scoring tool

* Ruler

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the teapot box, or follow the instructions below.

Once all of the pieces are cut out and folded, begin by assembling the main teapot piece. Apply glue to one of the large tabs, and a tiny dot of glue to the small tab below it, then line it up carefully with the adjacent side. Hold it firmly until it dries, then repeat with four of the other sides.

Glue the two handles together, back to back, then glue the two little tabs to the inside of the last teapot side.

Glue the last teapot tabs into place.

Fold the spout piece in half and glue the long tab to the inside. Then bend the curved ends of the spout outwards slightly, and apply glue to this area only.

Position the spout carefully on the teapot so that it looks right from the front and is directly opposite the handle.

For the lid, tuck each of the six flaps into one another, and glue the small tab inside.

Align the flaps equally where they meet in the centre, then apply a tiny dot of glue to the centre to hold it in position.

For the top of the hat, start by rolling the end of the spiral, and keep rolling it until you reach the other end (the centre). Allow the spiral to unroll slightly, then glue the end (the centre) to the base, and hold it in place until it dries.

Glue to the top of the lid, then apply glue to each of the face pieces and position them on the front of the teapot.

Add the holly leaves and berries to the lid for an optional finishing touch.

TIP: Try creating different styles of hat.

For this one, I printed a picture of a knitted pattern onto white card and made a white rose for the top.

I also created a Santa hat by using a small white pompom and some cotton wool around a red lid.

This is the third Christmas themed teapot that I have designed this year, so be sure to check out the final two of the series over the next few weeks.

In the meantime, happy crafting.