Handmade Clothespin Snowflakes
Add a touch of handmade charm to your holiday decorations with these easy-to-make Clothespin Snowflakes. With a few simple materials (clothespins and glue) and a little creativity, you can craft unique ornaments that suit your holiday style. Perfect for tree ornaments, gift toppers, or window displays, these snowflakes are as versatile as they are beautiful.
Ingredients
- Clothespins
- Tacky glue
- Wax paper
Instructions
- Start by disassembling your clothespins. Hold each side and twist in opposite directions to remove the metal spring. (If you’re working with vintage clothespins, keep the pairs together to make matching them easier later.)
- Plan your design. Check out the photos of my snowflakes for inspiration, or create your own unique pattern. Once you’ve settled on a design, you’ll need to glue the individual clothespin pieces together. Each "arm" of the snowflake typically requires two pieces glued together.
- Working on wax paper, assemble the arms first. Glue the clothespin halves together in pairs, ensuring each piece is aligned neatly. Let the glue dry for a few minutes until the pieces are stable.
- Once all the arms are ready, lay out the full snowflake design on your wax paper without gluing. This allows you to see how the pieces connect. Make adjustments as needed. Once you're satisfied with the arrangement, start gluing where the pieces touch, working section by section.
- Let the glue dry for about 30 minutes, then carefully flip the snowflake over. Add extra glue to the back of the connecting points for added stability. This step ensures the finished snowflake feels sturdy and holds its shape.
- Your snowflake is complete! Repeat the process to make more snowflakes in various sizes. Smaller clothespins can create compact snowflakes which you can layer on top of larger ones for added dimension. Use the designs I’ve shared or experiment with your own ideas to make each piece unique.
Notes
How to Hang:
When it comes to hanging your Clothespin Snowflakes, you have plenty of options. I used a bit of Blue Tack to attach mine to the mullions of my windows, which worked beautifully. Just a note—Blue Tack might not hold as well directly on glass, especially in colder temperatures.
For other display options, try tying a loop of ribbon, twine, or fishing line around the snowflake. Ornament hooks also work perfectly for hanging them on a tree, garland, or chandelier. Whatever method you choose, these lightweight snowflakes are easy to display just about anywhere.