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Handmade Felt Santa & Snowman Ornaments – Large 8.6" Folk-Art Pair, Stuffed Primitive Christmas Décor, 1970s-90s Craft Holiday Cottagecore

Cheerful oversized felt Santa and snowman—hand-stitched, lightly stuffed, and full of folk-art charm. A bright, ready-to-hang vintage duo for your tree or mantel.

Details
∙ Quantity/Type: Set of 2 handmade ornaments—one Santa, one snowman.
∙ Size: each approx. 8.6" H x 4" W (measured flat; Santa slightly wider at boots).
∙ Materials: craft felt in layered appliqué, light polyfill stuffing, embroidery/blanket stitching, felt holly details, felt “staff/broom” for snowman, hanging loops (clear cord on Santa; wire loop on snowman).
∙ Design notes: Santa with curled felt beard, mittens, belt, black boots, and holly on cap; Snowman with carrot nose, rosy cheeks, scarf in blue/lime/green, top hat with holly, and red felt hearts.
∙ Palette: classic Christmas red, white, green, black, and pops of yellow/blue/lime.
∙ Era: handmade folk/primitive craft work typical of late 1970s–1990s.
∙ Use ideas: tree ornaments, stocking-toppers, garland accents, or tuck into a holiday vignette.

Condition
∙ Clean and display-ready with light lint and a few stray fibers typical of felt.
∙ Hand stitches intact; minor edge fuzzing and a couple of tiny glue specks from crafting.
∙ Hanging loops secure.

Please review photos closely—handmade pieces show charming, imperfect character.

3 Reasons Why You’ll Love It
1∙ Big, happy presence: taller than standard ornaments—great for filling visual space on trees, doors, or wreaths.
2∙ True handmade warmth: layered felt, blanket stitching, and small details (curled beard, hearts, holly) give cozy folk-art appeal.
3∙ Mix-and-match friendly: classic colors pair beautifully with vintage Mercury glass, crewel hoops, or modern décor.

Collector’s note:
Large handmade felt ornaments in the 8–9" range were popular at craft fairs and in home-sewn kits from the late 20th century; paired character sets remain desirable for nostalgic displays.

This handmade felt Santa and snowman pair stands about 8.6 inches tall with blanket stitching and felt holly, and it fits a tree, mantel, or holiday vignette. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

Returns

You have 30 days from the delivery of the last item in your order to request a return. Items must come back in the condition they were sent, so please keep the original packaging and take photos before you open a package if it arrives damaged.

To start a return, email us at the address on your order confirmation. You are responsible for return shipping, and we recommend a tracked service, since we can only refund items that arrive back to us.

Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5 business days of the item arriving back in the condition it was sent. Original shipping charges are not refunded.

Anything marked Final Sale cannot be returned.

Cancellations

You can cancel any order until it has been fulfilled. Once an order ships, please use the return process above.

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Questions buyers ask

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