You’ll be surprised by what ordinary items can be transformed into beautifully intricate snowflakes. Clothespins become dazzling tree ornaments, reinforcement stickers (yes, that utilitarian office item you’ve had tucked in your drawer forever) become gorgeous gift tags for the very best Christmas gifts, ribbon helps transform an inexpensive throw pillow into seasonal décor, paper straws turn into whimsical window hangings, and well, you get the idea. What’s even better? All these fun snowflake crafts can be completed in an hour or less; with minimal supplies, too. In fact, we bet you already have most on hand. So crack open the door to your craft closet, grab friends or family, and get to work (if you can even call it that). Add a few other Christmas crafts to the itinerary, and soon your home will be a winter wonderland bursting with homemade snowflake decorations. What you’ll need:

Paper strawsPipe cleanersScissorsCardstockHot glue gun and glueWhite string

Instructions: What you’ll need (per serving):

1 large marshmallow8 wooden toothpicks16 mini marshmallowsClean scissors or knife

How-to:
What you’ll need:

Balsa wood (ideally ⅛-inch thick and 1-inch wide)ScissorsHot glue gun and glueSmall pinecones

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Twist tiesScissorsDouble-sided tape or glue

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Plain throw pillow caseWhite pom-pomsThin silver ribbonScissorsFabric glue

Instructions: What you’ll need:

ClothespinsCraft glueGlitterWhite or silver paintHot glue gun and glueSilver string

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DoilyScissorsThin marker

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Colored cardstock or envelopesScissorsWhite mailing label stickersReinforcement stickersHole punchThin ribbon or string

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