Irina Andrun (Glagoleva)
Good afternoon, guests of my blog!
The weather, unfortunately, does not please us and does not spoil us with snow
. And I really want winter-winter, sparkling and crunchy snow.
Today I will share with you the idea of creating colorful and bright snowflakes from wire and beads
.
A long time ago I had a creativity kit for creating snowflakes
.
Finally I made these wonderful snowflakes
.
And I decided that you can make such snowflakes yourself
, you just need to buy
some wire (floral wire, or some other thin one)
and
beads of different sizes
. These materials are sold in art and craft stores.
To create snowflakes you will need
:
* wire
(I already have
snowflake )
* beads
different sizes and colors
* pliers
* thread or ribbon for a loop
Let's act!
Cut the wire to the same size
, twist or fasten in the center with a ball of plasticine, for example, or a drop of super glue.
Stringing beads
by 1 ray and using pliers we bend the end
of the wire
so that
the beads
.
Gradually decorate all the rays of the snowflake
. We fix the loop.
I got these snowflakes
.
It's a pity that the photos don't convey all the beauty of these beautiful bright snowflakes
.
Happy New Year!
I wish us all winter weather and New Year's mood!
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Winter has come. The most magical time of the year, when you are waiting for something mysterious and unique white stars - snowflakes - fall from the sky.
What is it difficult to imagine the New Year without? Of course, bezels, Santa Claus, and for us, residents of northern latitudes, it is extremely difficult to imagine the New Year without snow and snowflakes! If you want to create a truly New Year's atmosphere in your home, then don't be lazy and decorate everything around with snowflakes. Snowflakes can be flat or voluminous, carved or not. In addition, it is worth abandoning the stereotype that you can only make a snowflake out of paper. This is not so, and in this article you will find more than 50 master classes on making snowflakes with your own hands from a variety of materials!
Well, do you want to turn your home into a fabulous snowy kingdom? Then let's go!
Paper snowflakes
Simple snowflakes for kids
#1 From paper strips
The simplest paper snowflake that can be made with preschool children. Pre-cut paper strips need to be glued together with a star, and then each strip should be decorated. Anything will be used: felt-tip pens, pencils, stickers, paints, etc.
#2 From handprints
Here is another simple and original way to make a snowflake with children. Cut out 6 handprints from paper. Then you cut out patterns on them, glue them together and decorate.
#3 From twisted paper strips
Here's another simple way to make a snowflake. Screw 6 paper strips onto felt-tip pens and leave for several hours. Then remove them and fasten them together with a stapler. Decorate the center with paper circles. The snowflake is ready!
Snowflake cutouts
When it comes to snowflake crafts, the first thing that comes to mind is cutouts. A white sheet of paper or napkin is folded into a triangle in a special way, and then an intricate pattern is cut out of the triangle. Afterwards the sheet unfolds and we get a patterned snowflake.
Without some experience, carving a truly carved snowflake is quite difficult. Therefore, you can look at our ideas for patterns, and after a few self-cut snowflakes, ideas will come to mind!
Volumetric snowflakes
Volumetric snowflakes look very beautiful, which can be made from plain paper. In terms of production, there is nothing complicated in such a craft. Just follow the master class and everything will work out!
#1 Volumetric geometric snowflake
To make such a snowflake you will need 6 identical paper rectangles. Fold the rectangle in half and make 4 cuts: two long and two short. And then look at the picture.
#2 Snowflake-flower
To make a flower snowflake, prepare 6 strips of paper. Roll each of them into a cone and secure with a stapler. Glue the cones with the tops to the base in the form of a circle, and place a bead in the center. The finished snowflake can be further decorated
#3 Origami
Here is a step-by-step master class on making snowflakes using the origami technique.
#4 Snowflake made from component parts
A voluminous snowflake made from component parts that has won the hearts of millions of people around the world. The craft is very simple to make, but looks very impressive. Try it too!
#5 Snowflake 3D
And another version of an unusual 3D snowflake, which is very simple to make, but looks no less impressive than the previous one.
#6 Snowflake-flower
And here is a step-by-step master class on making a flower snowflake. Watch and repeat.
#7 Snowflake made of stripes
And here is a variant of a voluminous snowflake made of narrow stripes. You will need 10 thin strips of equal length. Now place five strips in front of you on the table, and place the remaining five perpendicularly and thread them in a checkerboard pattern through the first five. The result should be a kind of wicker “rug”. Now we begin to connect the strips that are close to each other. To do this, first lubricate their ends with glue and then carefully fasten them together. As a result, you should get something resembling a leaf. Now, using the same scheme, we make a second snowflake and connect them: we glue the free strips of one snowflake into the petals of the other.
#8 Volumetric snowflake
And another diagram of a three-dimensional snowflake made of paper strips. The manufacturing scheme differs from the previous one only in details: the number of strips and the method of connecting them. All the nuances are clearly visible in the step-by-step master class.
#9 Composite snowflake
And one more MK.
#10 Snowflake medallion
You can make a voluminous snowflake medallion out of paper. Fold a rectangular sheet of paper like an accordion. Then draw a pattern on each accordion element and cut it out. Now the only thing left to do is connect the leaf into a ring and tie it with thread along the bottom edge. The craft is ready!
#11 Volumetric snowflake
And here is a simpler version of the previous snowflake. You can start with this MK, and then complicate it using the top option.
#12 Fluffy snowflake
And finally, a very simple tutorial for making a fluffy snowflake. Fold the sheet of paper according to the standard pattern, trim off the excess and cut the edges into thin strips. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times and glue the snowflakes together. Fast and beautiful!
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DIY tinsel tree. New Year's master class
The Christmas tree is an indispensable attribute of the New Year. But it is not always possible (or desire) to install a large and real forest beauty. In this case, all kinds of miniature decorative Christmas trees - purchased or made with your own hands - come to the rescue.
Today we will make a Christmas tree out of tinsel. Like this: DIY tinsel Christmas tree
We already have a selection of ideas on How to make a Christmas tree with your own hands, and a DIY Christmas tree master class.
But there can never be too many Christmas trees! Moreover, it is very easy to make.
We will need:
- thin tinsel on wire (sold at the Fix Price store, like most of the other materials used for this craft);
- small Christmas tree decorations - beads, miniature balls, etc.;
- a piece of polystyrene foam as the basis of the composition;
- wooden skewer (or just a sharpened wooden stick) - 1 pc.
Tools and materials for work
Tools:
- scissors;
- hot glue gun;
- stationery knife.
Step 1: make the base
Using a stationery knife, cut out a stand of the desired shape and size from foam plastic. We stick a wooden skewer into it. The basis of the future craft Make sure that the base is sufficiently stable. If you make the stand too small, the finished product may fall from the slightest draft.
Step 2: growing branches
We take a piece of tinsel and secure it to the base rod with a couple of turns. This tinsel is based on a thin flexible wire, so no additional fastenings are required, but if you wish, you can fix each tier with glue.
We grow future branches We arrange the free ends of future branches so that the “crown” is evenly fluffy. I simply rotated the workpiece around its axis a little before securing each next fragment.
Yes, one more nuance: I chose tinsel in two different shades of green - I think this will make the future Christmas tree more “alive” and natural.
Grow the Christmas tree to the desired height In this simple way, alternating shades, we grow the Christmas tree to the desired height (or as long as the height of the base rod allows).
Step 3: form the crown
So far our Christmas tree has turned out shapeless and “shaggy”. We need to give it the usual conical shape. Ordinary scissors will help us with this: sequentially, starting from the bottom tier, we shorten the blank branches. The higher, the shorter they should be. Anyone who has ever seen a real Christmas tree will cope with the task without difficulty.
Forming the crown of the Christmas tree To make the crown uniform, move sequentially from bottom to top, gradually turning the workpiece around its axis. But it’s hardly worth striving for absolute symmetry - trees in nature are not ideal either.
To make the crown, cut off the remaining part of the base rod, leaving 1-1.5 cm (depending on the size of the tree) and tightly wrap the remaining “tail” with a piece of tinsel.
Top of the Christmas tree If you wish, you can stop here: perhaps the tree turned out to be a little avant-garde, but some people also like this style. And we will move on...
Step 4: add twigs, make the tree fluffy
This is where the trimmings that remain after the formation of the crown will come into play. In the same way as we wrapped tinsel around the base rod, we will fasten small trimmings on long branches (does everyone remember spruce paws?) Spruce paws I used silver tinsel here and there - it’s winter, snow...
This work may seem overly time-consuming. Don't be scared! In fact, with some skill you can get the job done very quickly.
Tell me - even longer! In addition, it is very exciting: when you see how the workpiece is transformed, the whole process is perceived as a little hand-made magic... But it’s so nice to feel like a sorceress! This is how the Christmas tree grew. This is what I got as a result... And at this stage it’s also quite possible to stop: the Christmas tree turns out to be self-sufficient. The tinsel shines, the silver inclusions refresh, enliven the overall picture... Beauty! Or you can take the next step.
Step 5: decorate the Christmas tree
Indeed, what would a Christmas tree be without decorations! We’ll glue a star to the top of our head: We’ll glue a star to the top of our head. We’ll put “gifts” under the tree: We’ll put gifts under the tree. We’ll hang golden beads and bright toys on the branches - “and here she is, dressed up, coming to us for the holiday!” Our Christmas tree is ready!
It’s really not difficult at all, but is it cute? Try it!
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Snowflakes made from popsicle sticks
Healthy snowflakes are made from popsicle sticks. This craft is ideal for children's leisure time; older children will find it too easy. I think the essence of making snowflakes from ice cream sticks is clear even without our descriptions. The whole point here is decoration, and you can borrow ideas for decoration from us!
#1 Decor with thread
#2 Sequins, rhinestones and pompoms
#3 Colored tape, cotton balls, stickers
#4 Buttons
#5 Threads, tinsel and sequins
#6 Feathers and sparkles
#7 Giant snowflake made from popsicle sticks
#8 Multi-colored sequins
Snowflakes made of fluffy wire
Unusual snowflakes can be made from fluffy wire. Flexible twigs can be twisted together in different combinations, and the fluffy “coat” makes the craft voluminous, so you can do without additional decoration of the finished product.
#1 Wire only
A beautiful snowflake can only be made from wire. To do this, you will need twigs of different lengths: longer (for the base) and shorter (for decorating the rays). You can come up with your own design, but use our ideas for inspiration!
#2 Wire and beads
Having connected the wires in the shape of a star, put several beads on each beam, and so that they do not fall, twist the end of the wire.
#3 Fluffy wire and crystals
We make a snowflake from fluffy wire. Then we prepare a saline solution for growing crystals (you can buy it ready-made in the store). Next, lower the snowflake into the solution and wait. In a few days, crystals will grow on the snowflake blank. This is such an unusual craft, and also educational.
#4 Fuzzy wire and salt
We assemble a snowflake from fluffy wire, coat the finished product with glue and sprinkle with coarse salt. By the way, you can first mix the salt for the craft with silver or white sparkles, then the snowflake will shimmer in the light, just like a real one.
Garland
You can make a wonderful garland from snowflakes by stretching it across the entire room diagonally or crosswise. Thread the snowflakes onto a strong thread, to which, in turn, you can tie hanging elements of several snowflakes, depending on their size and the height of the ceiling.
A vertical garland of white snowflakes looks beautiful against the background of dark wallpaper or curtains.
Snowflakes from drinking straws
You can make a snowflake from drinking straws. The tubes play the role of rays, and you can make additional structural elements from other materials.
#1 Tubes and paper
For example, an additional design element of a snowflake can be made of paper. Cut out two circles, glue tubes to one of them, and cover with the second on top. The top of the circles can be further decorated.
#2 Tubes and pasta
And here is an example of a snowflake made from a tube and pasta. A snowflake is made in the form of an applique. You can come up with combinations of elements in the diagram yourself. By the way, you can safely make such a craft with kids, they will be delighted!
By the way, you can only make snowflakes from pasta. They make great crafts if you get a little creative!
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Snowflakes from clothespins
If you have unnecessary clothespins in your home that have been hanging around idle for several years, then it's time to give them a new life! On the eve of the New Year holidays, absolutely everything goes into crafts, suitable for snowflakes and clothespins!
#1 Snowflake with bead
You can make such a snowflake from ordinary clothespins, decorated with beads, with your own hands. You need to remove the middle from the clothespins, then glue the wooden bases with the back side, fold them with an asterisk (secured with glue), and then paint and decorate with beads.
#2 Composite snowflake
And for this craft you will need clothespins of different sizes. Make two snowflakes: a larger one and a smaller one, and then glue them on top of each other with a slight offset, so that the rays of one star are in the spaces between the rays of the other star.
#3 Shiny snowflake
And this snowflake is very similar to the first one, only the method of decoration is different. As you can see, you can decorate a snowflake made from clothespins exclusively with sparkles. It looks very cool and stylish, and most importantly, no one will ever guess that these are ordinary clothespins!
#4 And more ideas on the shape of snowflakes from clothespins
Here are a few ideas for making snowflakes from clothespins of different shapes. Take note and give your clothespins a new festive life.
#5 Another way to glue clothespins
If there are only six clothespins, then pay attention to the way they are glued together. It can be useful!
Snowflakes from toilet rolls
Original snowflake crafts can be made from toilet paper rolls. As a rule, the products turn out to be large and quite durable, so such a snowflake will decorate the Christmas tree or interior for many years!
#1 Prefabricated structure
A large snowflake made from ordinary toilet cylinders, decorated with sparkles. Cut the toilet sleeve into rings of the same size. Glue a flower out of six. Glue birds from other rings into each petal and insert one ring at a time between the main petals. After the structure has completely dried, decorate it with sparkles.
#2 A la quilling
Making crafts using the quilling technique is difficult and painstaking work. A beautiful snowflake using the quilling technique can be made from toilet paper cylinders. You will find a step-by-step MK below.
#3 Big snowflake
Here's a big snowflake made from toilet rolls. The bushings are cut into rings of equal sizes, and then glued together in the shape of an asterisk. The finished product can be decorated with paints and sparkles.
#4 Another big snowflake
And another version of a big snowflake. In general, it’s up to you to decide how exactly to glue the rings, in what order and according to what pattern. You can easily come up with your own unique snowflake from toilet paper rolls. Our MKs are designed only to inspire you to come up with cool ideas!
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Beaded snowflakes
Difficulties do not frighten real needlewomen, but on the contrary, they provoke and spark interest. Easy snowflake crafts for wimps! A true creator wants complexity and sophistication. If you are one of these people, then you definitely need to make a snowflake from beads!
#1 Snowflake two-color
You can weave snowflakes of the most unusual shapes from beads, but we will start, perhaps, with the simplest one. For training, so to speak. The detailed diagram is presented below. Explore and try! You can come up with the combination of colors and their order yourself.
#2 Beads and bicones
But here is a slightly more complex design, in which, in addition to beads, beads in the shape of two folded cones are used - bicones. The step-by-step master class is described below.
#3 Beads and round beads
And here is a snowflake made of round beads in combination with beads. You can choose the color arrangement yourself, and see the picture for a step-by-step scheme for making a snowflake.
#4 Beads and bicones
And here is another pattern for weaving snowflakes from beads. Please note that in addition to beads, this product also contains beads of another shape - bicones. Instead of bicones, you can use round beads, cathedral beads, barrel beads, etc.
#5 Beads, bicone and bugles
To make these snowflakes you will need: beads, bicone and glass beads. Of course, you can use beads of other shapes, but in any case, follow the pattern, then the snowflakes will turn out to be truly curly.
#6 Beads, bicone and round beads
To make such a snowflake you will need not only beads, but also beads of other shapes: round and bicone. You will find a step-by-step weaving diagram below.
#7 Bead embroidery
You can not only weave with beads, you can also embroider with beads. An excellent example of bead embroidery is a snowflake. You will need a felt flower, each of the petals of which will be embroidered with beads. The center can be decorated with a button, bead or glass bead.
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Earrings for beginners
Now you can find many ideas and patterns for weaving earrings. But such schemes will not always be suitable for a beginner. The different methods of making earrings require many skills. Now we will look at a couple of options that are suitable for a novice master.
Now one of the earrings is ready, all that remains is to make the second one and that’s it. If you look at photographs of such beaded earrings with different images, they look very impressive.
As you can see, this weaving pattern is very simple. Even a beginner and a child can handle it. But in skillful hands, even such simple ideas can be turned into real works of art.
There is so much room for creativity and new ideas. It is possible, for example, even using this technique to make it truly unique. Let's take and make earrings from different colors of beads. Or you can add unusual beads to their base.
More ideas
The ideas for making snowflakes don’t end there. You can make a winter craft from any available materials, you just need to use your imagination a little and success is guaranteed. Here are some more original ideas for making DIY Snowflake crafts.
#1 Bead applique
A snowflake can be made in the form of a painting. To do this, take plywood of a suitable size and cover it with fabric or tape. Applique a snowflake from beads on top of the finished “canvas”. The craft is ready and looks very impressive!
#2 From candies
Another original idea for a snowflake is to make a craft from candies. For this design you will need New Year's candy canes in the form of a cane. Glue them according to the MK template below. Such a snowflake will not only please the eye, but also the taste buds!
#3 Cotton balls
If you want to make a New Year's snowflake craft with your kids, then take note of this master class. By the way, grandparents will appreciate such a gift. For this craft you will need: cotton balls, PVA glue, a sheet of colored paper.
#4 Candy wrappers
This idea is suitable for those with a sweet tooth. There are still benefits from sweets! You can make wonderful snowflakes from wrappers. The wrapper needs to be folded in four and then cut out into an intricate pattern. You can decorate your interior, Christmas tree, and even gifts with these snowflakes.
#5 Plastic bottles
Well, this idea will fit perfectly into the interior of those who care about the environment. You can make wonderful snowflakes from plastic bottles, which will become an excellent element of New Year's decor. Cut off the bottom and paint it with paints. The snowflakes are ready, and most importantly, the bottles do not pollute the environment and are pleasing to the eye!
#6 Crispy sticks
Who didn't eat snowflakes as a child? I think there are no such people! Well, since the kids eat them anyway, we need to make some delicious snowflakes for them! You will need crispy sticks (salted or unsalted), white chocolate and decorative sprinkles.
#7 Mosaic details
It's hard to find a child who doesn't have a mosaic. And it’s even more difficult to find a child who has all the details in the mosaic. They are always going somewhere. Well, if you have a set in which there are not enough parts and assembling the picture is not interesting, do not rush to throw it away. From the remaining parts you can make a New Year's snowflake. Well, shall we create?
#8 Thread and paper plate
You can also make snowflakes from ordinary paper or plastic plates. By the way, even kids can cope with such a craft, but mother’s help will, of course, be needed. You will find a step-by-step MK below.
#9 Salty dough
Another available material from which you can make a snowflake with your own hands is salt dough. Make the dough (1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp water, 1 tbsp flour), roll it out, cut out snowflakes, and then decorate them. Dough snowflakes can be painted, covered with glitter, beads, or left just white.
#10 Eco snowflake
Lovers of eco-decor can make a snowflake from twigs. You can find sticks on the street or in the forest. All that remains is to come up with a pattern and glue the sticks together. Good luck!
Materials for making original crafts
Simple paper, glue and scissors help to create interesting and simple products, and other materials may be useful for more complex products:
- office and colored paper, newspapers and glossy magazines;
- colored and foil cardboard, shiny foamiran;
- woolen threads for openwork crafts, beads and wire;
- polymer clay and salt dough, glue sticks with glitter.
Each chosen idea opens up new space for creativity and helps develop children’s skills in working with different materials and decorative elements.
