Dreaming of a white Christmas? Try creating snowflakes from wooden pegs.
- Difficultyeasy
- Cost1-3 £
- Duration< 1 h
Looking to update your Christmas decorations? Why not try this snowflake upcycling project that your little ones can get involved with. It's quick and easy requiring only a few tools and materials.
- No utilities needed
- 24 wooden pegs
Pull apart the wooden pegs
You need: 24 wooden pegs
To make your snowflake out of wooden pegs, first you need to remove the metal spring from the pegs. Simply remove the metal springs by hand.
Now time to glue
You need: Cordless glue gun, Plastic glue sticks
Next glue the backs of the separated wooden pegs together with a hot glue gun. Make sure to press firmly to ensure they stay in place.
Creating the snowflake
You need: Cordless glue gun, Plastic glue sticks
You are nearly finished. Now glue the pairs together at the pointed end using a hot glue gun. Make sure you press firmly to ensure they stick together. Keep doing this until you form a circle.
Now your snowflake is complete! To hang them up use a wire or a piece of string, or simply leave the snowflakes on a table as an eye catching center piece.
Would you like to create more homemade Christmas decorations? Try creating our Christmas star or a walnut wreath.