Snowflake Trio
The snowflake trio is the perfect addition to any winter mantel, entryway, or bookcase. This affordable and easy project is a great way to add your own personal touches to your home. This project is fully customizable and their small size make them easy to store away when winter is over.
Cost: $5-10
Equipment
- hammer
- needle nose pliers
- chop saw (only needed if you plan to cut your own wood blocks)
Materials
- 1 wood 1 x 4 I buy 1x4x8 but you can buy any length as 1 ft will be enough to make 3 blocks
- Paint or Stain any color
- Snowflake Template
- String, Yarn or Floss recommended #10 crochet thread, lace to light weight yarn, or embroidery floss
- Nails
- 3 Sawtooth picture hangers
Instructions
- Start by cutting your own 3½" x 3½" wood blocks from your 1 x 4 board. If you want to skip this step be sure to check out our project pile kits for all the supplies needed for this tutorial.
- Once you have your wood blocks cut to size stain or paint blocks. Finish by sanding &/or waxing if you want a distress look. If you are wanting to hang these pieces on the wall now is the time to attach your sawtooth picture hangers to the back.
- Now that your board is totally prepped you will attach your snowflake templates. Using the needle nose pliers you will hold each nail and hammer into the board at each nail spot marked on the template.
- Once all the nails are in the board check for consistency, then using the stringing guide tie your choice of thread, yarn, or floss to the starting nail using a knot. Tie the work off on two nails to finish. Use a double overhand knot and a small dab of superglue. Cut tails.
Notes
- If you don't have access to tools for cutting your own boards be sure to check out our store and look for the snowflake trio project kit. The kit comes with all the materials needed to re-create the same trio in the pictures.
- The needle nose pliers will help you to keep each nail at the same depth.
- String design the desired number of times for the look you are going for. The more times you string it the thicker or bolder your design will be.