Recently, I’ve become a little obsessed with learning how to make Pinterest-worthy 3D snowflakes. They are just so beautiful! When I walked into Michael’s the other day and saw these cute little shipping tubes, my mind began to spin. I would make a snowflake garland and fit it inside the tube! It would be such a great teacher gift, or a gift that I could send in the mail. Hooray for alone time at Michael’s!
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The basic supplies that you need are white copy paper
For these particular snowflakes, I cut the dimension of my paper down to 3.5″ x 11″. I folded it in half first, then folded each section in half until I had 16 even accordion folds.
I read this tutorial from One Dog Woof before starting, and it’s a good one. It’s very clear with good photos.
After making seven, I wove the silver yarn through to complete the garland. And now it also fits perfectly inside the tube!
Next, I decorated the tubes using mailing labels cut into little slivers to create snowflakes (white
I also created a round label for the top! Downloadable right here. You’re welcome.
I love this gift for three reasons: 1) garlands are my fave, 2) you can ship it by just wrapping it in brown paper, and 3) it reminds me of those snake-in-a-can tricks that I had as a kid where the snake pops out! Instead, out come snowflakes. SURPRISE!
I hope you try!
xo, Bar
These are really adorable! You did a great job with these 🙂
I think this was a record from the moment I saw this post to the second I pressed “pin” — adorable! adorable. adorable!
you are too nice Gina, i love your way with words. you make me smile!! xoxo
This is a great idea and so cute!!!! Where did you get the tubes or did you make them?Love Love Love.
hi Tia, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! I got the tubes at Michael’s, a craft store that is nationwide in the US. do you live in the US? if not, you might try a shipping store. they are just small shipping tubes. hope this helps!! xo, Bar
Can I just tell you how much I love it! This is our next project!
can I just tell you how much I love getting comments like this? thank you, Eva!! you make me smile. show me photos if you do make them! xo Bar
So pretty – thank you, Barbara! I shared your link in my newsletter.
How did you stop them moving on the string ?? I love this 20 snowflakes deep right now 😂😂
hi Grace – I honestly can’t remember, ha! maybe a little piece of Scotch tape on the back? Glad you are enjoying the process!! xx Bar
What size tube did you use? What length? Love this! We are making it now.
oh gosh, not exactly sure – but I think around 3.5″ diameter and 7″ tall.. or something like that. best of luck!!! so glad you are doing this!! xx Bar
This is a fantastic Idea. I love making snow flakes.. This would mail so easy. So many thanks. Merry Christmas…