DIY Clothespin Snowflakes

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I live in Florida and we never get snow for the Holidays. That is why I am super excited to create a flurry of DIY Glittery Clothespin Snowflakes to celebrate Christmas.

I gathered supplies from the Dollar Tree and others I had in my craft stash, plus my trusty glue gun. A blizzard is definitely in my future, even though it's in the 90's this week! Does it snow for Christmas where you live?

Dollar Tree Clothespin Snowflakes

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Clothespin Snowflake Craft

• Wooden Clothespins, Small, Medium and Large – Dollar Tree
• Americana Acrylic Craft Paint by DecoArt – Titanium White
• Decou-Page Medium – DecoArt
• Glitter, Fine Iridescent and Large Clear – Dollar Tree
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Tree
• Basecoat Paintbrush Set – DecoArt
• Scissors – I love my Fiskars!
• Ribbon – Dollar Tree
• Baker’s Twine – Dollar Tree

Snowflake Christmas Ornaments

STEP ONE

To begin the Clothespin Snowflakes, gather all supplies. Remove the metal spring clip from the wooden clothespins. I used wooden clothespins in three different sizes, found in the laundry and craft sections of Dollar Tree.

STEP TWO

Flip the clothespin pieces around and glue the flat sides together with a glue gun and glue sticks, as pictured below. You can use liquid craft glue for this step but you will have to wait for the glue to dry.

STEP THREE

Assemble each snowflake by creating a cross with four clothespins and then adding clothespins in the four diagonal sections. I know that a traditional snowflake has six sides, but there wasn't a good way to properly secure only six sections. I used my creative license to change it up!

STEP FOUR

Basecoat each snowflake with Titanium White acrylic craft paint using a paintbrush. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary. For a rustic look, leave the edges bare wood. I love Americana Acrylics from DecoArt because they have one-coat coverage on most surfaces.

STEP FIVE

Apply a generous layer of Decou-Page medium to the top of each snowflake with a paintbrush. Over a plain piece of paper, sprinkle the snowflake with clear glitter. Tap the glitter gently into the glue with a finger then gather the paper and return the excess glitter to the container. I made a mixture of clear chunky glitter and fine iridescent glitter for added sparkle!

STEP SIX

Layer the snowflakes with the glue gun and glue sticks to create added dimension and interest in the ornaments. Glue a small snowflake onto a large one, or attach two of the same size snowflakes together shifting the placement slightly.

STEP SEVEN

To finish the DIY Glittery Clothespin Snowflakes, glue a loop with a bow to the top of the snowflake. Use a festive combination of green and white baker's twine and red and white gingham ribbon. Add a bow for added festiveness! The Dollar Tree craft section is perfect for finding good-quality arts and crafts supplies and getting creative!

Easy Clothespin Snowflake Ornaments

Use some downtime this Summer to get started on your Christmas crafting. I promise you will enjoy creating with the kiddos and making great memories. Perfect for the beginner or expert crafter, these snowflakes are quick, easy, and require just a few supplies.

This is a fun activity to keep the kiddos busy with counting and motor skills.  Create a blizzard in just about 30 minutes! This project does work best with Hot Glue. If you are worried about the younger kiddos, tacky craft glue would work as well, but you have to wait for it to dry.

More Christmas Inspiration

For more Christmas in July fun, check out my Snow Globe Christmas Card from a recycled jelly jar. I love turning traditional supplies into super cute projects!

Today I am sharing a Christmas Truck Snow Globe a 15 Minute DIY. Quick and easy crafts are kind of my thing, so when I can create something in just 15 minutes with help from the kiddos, I am super excited.

Y'all know that I am all about quick and easy crafting. Plus I love using traditional craft items in unique ways. My 5 Minute Snow Globe Ornament covers both of these, which makes me ridiculously HAPPY!

This Pom Pom Snowflake Pillow went together in less than an hour TOTAL and looks festive enough to leave up until the Spring thaw!  The perfect accent to my guest bedroom.

Every little helper needs a custom apron to bake in, so I created this No-Sew Child's Snowman Apron for my niece. The holiday season is here and that means lots of cookie baking. 

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I'd love to hear what you think about this project, or if you want to know more about Dollar Tree crafts. If you've made your own Christmas ornament projects, I would love to see your creations! Share them on Instagram, and Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest! #CreativelyBeth

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