DIY Snowflake Crafts

I have always loved snowflakes ever since I was a little girl. I have fond memories as a child  just sitting on what looked like a huge blanket of snow and looking at these little things in awe and with complete amazement! Every single one of them seemed like a little miracle to me. Unfortunately, the days of seeing real snowflakes are extremely rare for me now.  I live in a different part of Texas so I guess I have to settle on making my own snowflakes.   I was quite happy to find countless snowflake craft tutorials while searching on the internet. So, I've decided to share some of these amazing snowflake crafts with others who share my love of snowflakes and appreciate them as much as I do.  They could never compare to the real thing but none the less it's a fun substitute! Please enjoy  :0)

I love this beaded snowflake ornament.. I love the look of this snowflake with the spirals on the ends. This would be beautiful as a ornament or attach it to your bow on your wrapped gift. See this tutorial at Craftster:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=17586.msg141901#msg141901

Make this large and pretty snowflake out of doilies. This would be a lovely addition to your holiday decor! This project is at the dollar store crafts website. I love this site.. it shows you how to do projects made from inexpensive purchases at the dollar stores... and this one in particular is made using supplies purchased at the Dollar Tree which is one of my favorites. Here's the link:

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2008/12/make-a-large-snowflake-decoration-out-of-doilies/

Another beaded snowflake! This is labeled a kids craft but It would be great for any age. I love the look of these clear bead snowflakes. These could be used as ornaments or even as gift toppers.. Great set of instructions here at associated content:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6013832/christmas_crafts_for_kids_beaded_snowflake.html?cat=25

I LOVE this snowflake garland made from stiffened felt, ric rac and sequins for embellishment. This is just gorgeous and very simple to make! This tutorial is great with 2 pages of very cute snowflake patterns to print and use. Basically just cut your snowflakes out, decorate and attach to ric rac or ribbon and your good to go.. See the tutorial at the link below:

http://www.mycutestamps.com/snowflakegarland.html#

At first glance this looked like a pretty plastic snowflake of sorts and then realized it was actually made from those plastic rings that canned six packs come in. I was amazed! It was perfect for this tutorial list as I am such a nut about recycling and reusing things. Who would have thought you could do something like this with those disposable plastic ring things?! THIS is so creative!

http://fatbottombags.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-recycle-6pack-rings-into.html

Here is a tutorial for a diy snowflake card. I love how the snowflake has been sewn onto the card. It is a really nice touch. All you have to do is cut a snowflake out of paper just like when you were a kid and of course if you do not have a sewing machine you can always just glue it on. Please go have a look at the tutorial link below and be sure to have a look around there at all the diy projects as this lady is really talented.

http://klmphotos.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/diy-snowflake-card/

Pick up some etching cream and make this gorgeous etched snowflake plate. Make one as a gift for a friend or make a whole set for yourself. Whatever you want to do this is a quick and easy project that just about anyone can do. Maybe you have some old clear glass plates that would be great for this type of thing. Grab them and get to work! This would be an awesome addition to your table setting during those winter months.

http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2010/12/glass-etched-plates-and-silhouette-love.html

One word for these little snowflakes! Cute! I don't think you can ever go wrong with buttons. These have that sort of country, whimsical charm that I love and I'm sure many of you do too. All you need is some glue, popsicle sticks and buttons. You can't go wrong.. although there's a great tutorial at the link below:

http://handmadebeginnings.blogspot.com/2009/12/button-snowflakes_08.html

While we are on the subject of buttons and snowflakes I found this one as well at a craft page for parents and toddlers, ha! This one is a little different than the others but they are all darling! This tutorial shows some different ways to do it using not only buttons but rhinestones, sequins, etc.. this is a great tutorial and these snowflakes are perfect for kids and adults as well. To see how to do this particular snowflake go down to the end of the tutorial. Be sure to check this one out. It's is full of great ideas.

http://www.teaching-tiny-tots.com/toddler-books-popsicle-snowflake.html

Here is a handmade greeting card. The sequined snowflake on the front is just precious. You can use the snowflake template/pattern at the link below to apply your sequins for the snowflake. This isn't a tutorial on how to make the actual paper part of the card but it does have the template for the snowflake. Read under the card photo and she tells how she did it. Looks to me like she printed the template right onto the card stock. Have fun!

http://www.gemscottage.com/wordpress/?p=235

Paper snowflakes have been around a long time. I remember doing them as a kid but this really isn't just a kids craft. You can decorate lots of things using paper snowflakes like the photo to the right from here.. This site has many photos of paper snowflakes.... you should definitely go and check it out. As far as patterns for paper snowflakes I love the link below because it gives many different patterns for all kinds of looks of snowflakes with easy illustrated instructions.

http://inspirationforhome.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-craft-how-to-make-paper.html

Craft patterns for snowflakes! You can use your printer to print a full size page of them. These patterns can be used for anything you can think of... check out the link below. A bonus: not just snowflakes here but all kinds of patterns.

http://www.craftideas.info/html/snowflakes_patterns_2.html

I've never done quilling but doesn't it make such beautiful snowflakes.. I can only imagine all the different looks of snowflakes you can do with quilling. If you are into quilling or have an interest, go take a look here:

http://www.reesedixon.com/2008/12/quilled-snowflake-ornament.html

Another great craft from the dollar store crafts site! Twigs and buttons!! Go and check out the tutorial. Could it get any easier than that?? I love the country look of these.

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/11/make-twig-and-button-snowflakes/

Polymer clay snowflakes.. I love the iridescent color of these. These would make stunning tree ornaments or add them to your gift wrap as an embellishment. So pretty...... see the how to here:

http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/snowflakes1.html

Make a special ornament with decorative plastic gems, clear beads and soda cans. Yes, that's right. The metal part of this is made with soda cans. They used an embossing machine to emboss the snowflakes but it does include instructions to emboss by hand. I love this not only because it's beautiful but it's another way to recycle and reuse aluminum cans..

http://curbly.com/diy-maven/posts/9468-embossed-soda-can-snowsicles

Another awesome idea for paper snowflakes. See the video tutorial below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTBh8pLfaFs

What little girl wouldn't love to wear this pretty snowflake bow! Great instructions at the link below:

http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2009/12/snowflake-hairbow-tutorial.html

I hope you enjoyed my list of snowflake craft tutorials. Of course this is just a small portion of the several you can find out there. One of the things that I learned through my search of snowflake crafts is the versatility of the paper snowflake and how it's not really just a kids craft. Have you tried making a paper snowflake lately? Give it a try again... to me it was still just as much fun as when I was a kid!! I truly hope you guys have enjoyed reading this hub and I hope that I've inspired you to do some snowflake crafts this year!