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What’s Needed: Poly-Fil® Biggie Bean Bag Filler- Fairfield World 8” Non-Stick Scissors- Fiskars
Clear Round Gems (sticky back)- 1$ Store Flat Nose Pliers
Round Pearl Stickers (white)- 1$ Store Wire Cutters
30 Gauge Wire (silver)- Craft Store Hot Glue Gun w/Glue
Let It Snow
Grab your hot glue gun and a bag of
Poly-Fil® Biggie Bean Bag Filler.
We’re making a wintery wonderland of
glistening snow flakery to deck the hall, tree
and everything in-between.
Easy & Inexpensive DIY Holiday Decorating Idea
How To Make It:
Step 1
Place the following materials on a flat work surface.
• Poly-Fil® Biggie Bean Bag Filler
• Hot Glue Gun w/Glue
• Gems & Pearls
Step 2
The snow crystal designs are made using one basic
technique. We have provided step by step photographs
and written instructions for a simplistic six-point snow
crystal. This pattern will give you the knowledge to make
all our snow crystal designs and the foundation to create
your own.
Snow Crystals
Step 3
The Poly-Fil® Biggie Bean Bag Filler pieces will be hot
glued together to form the snow crystals. Each snow
crystal design we created has a pattern (14 in all).
The patterns have been created showing the
placement for each filler piece. Filler pieces will be
glued to expose the top or side.
The six-pointed design will be made using the tops of
filler pieces only (note the all circle pattern).
pattern shape key:
= Top = Side
Step 4 Start by placing a drop of
hot glue on the side of 1
bean bag filler piece.
Step 5 Place a second bean bag
filler piece on top the hot
glue. Press together.
Step 6 Repeat the gluing process
with a second filler piece.
Step 7 Place glued filler piece to
the left side of the first
glued piece.
Step 9 A total of 6 filler pieces will be
glued to the center piece. This
will create a flower like base.
Step 8 Continue adding filler
pieces. Gluing each to the
left of the prior one.
Gluing Notes: The hot glue will slightly melt the filler pieces. If using a temperature controlled glue
gun use the low setting for less melting. Our snow crystals were made using the high setting.
Step 10 Hot glue two filler pieces to
each of the 6 outer pieces.
Step 11 This will form the
six-pointed design.
Step 12 If using a sheet of gems, cut
the adhesive strip using the
non-stick scissors.
Step 13
Place a sticker gem on top of each filler piece. The
gems will add weight and structure to the snow crystal.
Note: Snow Crystals are delicate due to the lightweight filler
pieces. If additional structure is desired, thread a thin wire
through the filler beads. The snow crystals we made are hot
glued only.
Step 14
Create the hanger by threading a 3 ½” piece of the
30-gauge silver wire through a top filler bead.
Lightly twist the ends together. Bend twisted ends
into a hook using the flat nose pliers.
Step 15
Continue making snow crystals. Follow the patterns
below or create your own designs. Decorate each
with gems and or pearl stickers. Embellish one or
both sides.
14 Snow Crystal Patterns patterns are not actual size
See More DIY Ideas at bluarlan.com
Snow Crystals can be used to decorate trees,
garlands and packages. Dangle a bunch from an
entrance way or ceiling to create a wintery
blizzard in any room.
Additional “Let It Snow” DIY projects includes:
Snow Pearls, Festive Holiday Bow, Snow Laden
Branches and Snow Drift Covering.