Snowman

One of the most enjoyable aspects of cold weather is the ability to play in the snow. Whatever your age, there's an inherent joy found in creating a snowman or snow fort. And exploring a creative take on this classic winter activity is even better. Here are fourteen chilly projects sure to inspire your winter creativity. Almost all of them are by DIY sculptors, and there's sure to be something here that matches your artistic flair, no matter what your skill level.

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If you have kids and you live in a place that gets snow, chances are you're going to find yourself building a snowman at some point this winter. But before you stack a few snowballs on top of each other and stick a carrot and some coal in its head, check out this list of super creative snowmen compiled by Bored Panda. It's full of awesome inspiration to help you turn your boring old snowman into something that's going to make the rest of the neighborhood jealous. Already built one? Then feel free to add it to the list below, and don't forget to vote for your favorite! (h/t: justsomething)

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Easy homemade mint marshmallows made into easy snowman marshmallow faces perfect for hot chocolate or just general snacking purposes.

Downtown Tokyo saw its heaviest snowfall for years this Monday, causing travel chaos throughout the city. Cars were stranded and abandoned on roads, trains stopped running and people were left stuck at the airport as 250 international flights were cancelled.