These little beauties are so easy to make that they are a perfect family project or great for a classroom full of children. Easy Paper Straw Snowflakes….it’s just one of those crafts that just works! I think a whole Christmas tree covered in paper straw snowflakes would be a fabulous sight to see. And a collection hung in a window would be super pretty too!
To make this craft, the main ingredient is a collection of pretty paper straws. I used 3 different patterns of straws to create different looks in red & white. Here are the supplies needed:
Supplies:
Paper Straws {mine came from greenmunch.ca.}
White cardstock
Circle paper punch, or circles cut with scissors
Wood buttons, or any buttons
Glue gun or white craft glue
Instructions:
Step 1. With white cardstock, cut 2- 1 1/2″ circles for each snowflake.
Step 2.Cut straws into 2 1/2″ lengths. {8 or 10 of these are needed for each snowflake.}Cut a small straw circle that is only 1/4 inch in length for each snowflake.
Step 3. Glue small 1/4″ straw circle in center of 1 1/2′ white cardstock circle. Glue straw pieces around small straw center as shown.
Step 4. Finish by adding a white cardstock circle on top of snowflake design. Add button to finish. If you would like to add a hanging string, use a needle and thread to string clear fishing line through one straw as a hanging hook, or poke a whole and add a traditional wire ornament hook.
I love the eclectic look of different patterns together. I have used papers straws in patterns of chevron, polka dot and stripes.
And a collection of snowflakes is definitely worth an afternoon of fun!
These little beauties are also wonderful to use as a package decoration too! I love package decorations on presents…it’s like adding a statement necklace to an outfit.
I think that this is one of the easiest and prettiest ornaments that I have ever made!
I have been so busy Christmas crafting this week, and I have so much more to share with you, but in the meantime, you may want to check out my:
And so many more ideas on my Pinterest Boards here:
Wishing you happy creating!
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I love the advent calendar, and adore your paper snowflakes. So cheerful and fun. Great turorial. Thanks for sharing.
Love these Angie! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Monday Funday! Featuring these on our FB page this evening! 🙂 Bonnie
These are so stinking cute! I just saw some straws like this at the dollar spot at Target. Think I will get some and let the kids have some fun making these kinds of snowflakes on a snow day. Thanks for the idea!
KC
Thanks for linking up to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured today!
–Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com
Such a fun project! pinning it!
Your snowflakes are so cute and happy! I would love it if you linked this up to the Handmade Holiday link party: http://persialou.blogspot.com/2013/11/handmade-holiday-link-party.html Thanks! 🙂
I love your snowflakes!!!
they are so sweet!!
if it snows here this year I'll make some!!
Hugs,
Lior 🙂
These are awesome! I'm a huge fan of making ornaments will def keep this in mind the next time I do a white and red tree!!
I love your snowflakes!! I could see making a bunch with my little boy. Thanks for sharing them.
Kim
http://www.thisolemom.com
I must find some of these adorable straws. Love this project. So playful and festive!
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I love these snowflakes! They are so adorable and perfect decorations!! I am featuring them on my blog this morning. Thank you so much for linking up to Get Your DIY On- we hope to see you again in January with your Organization Project!!
Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog