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3 Simple Holiday Crafts From 1 Snowflake Punch!

Nikki · December 6, 2011 · 18 Comments

Christmas is coming…fast.

Faster than I think I’m ready for!

And if you’re like me, you’re starting to realize you have way too many things to do, and not nearly enough time to get them all done.

This is crunch time!

Time to keep things simple. Time to get the most out of every minute.

The kiddos and I sat down earlier this week with a pile of scrap paper and a few yards of ribbon, some glitter paint, and a Martha Stewart Snowflake paper punch. Less than 45 minutes later, we had three projects complete…and that’s what I call getting the most of every minute!

We decorated our ornament tree.

We made garland and draped it around the trees on our front porch.

And we made super cute ornaments, that could also double as the perfect “little something extra” to embellish your gift wrapping…all from that pile of scraps and one punch!

I’m sharing the super simple how-to’s for the ornament tree and garland on All Things For Mom today, here. Stop by and take a peek!

The snowflake ornament how-to is below!

Enjoy,

Nikki, In Stitches

Materials:

*3/8″ wide ribbon

*Scrapbook paper

*Glitter paint and paint brush (optional)

*Snowflake paper punch

*Needle and thread

Directions:

1. Cut ribbon into 6″ lengths. Fold over approximately 1 1/2″ and use needle and thread to tack into place, creating a loop to hang your ornament.

2. Punch 5 snowflakes for each ornament. (We painted a few pieces of paper with glitter paint first. It’s fun for the kiddos to just glob the paint on, and the brush strokes will dry clear! Just make sure your paper is completely dry before you punch your snowflakes!)

3. Use the needle and thread to attach your snowflakes to the ribbon!

PS…There’s still time for more handmade holiday projects! Find even more inspiration in my ebook, Nikki, In Stitches – A Handmade Holiday! Here’s a little peek at what’s inside!


Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christmas Projects, Crafts, Finishing Touches, Home Decor, Make in Under 30 Minutes!, Make With Your Kids!, Paper Crafts

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  1. Melinda says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:41 am

    super pretty! i like the garland idea but always think of it too late LOL

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:51 am

      Thanks, Melinda! Now you have an idea for next year! 😉

      Reply
  2. Shauna Oberg says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Simple and beautiful!

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:52 am

      Thanks so much, Shauna! This time of year, that’s what we need, right? Simple and beautiful because we all have about a million other things that need to get done by the 25th!

      Reply
  3. Carrie says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Adorable! I just bought a pear shaped punch, wonder if it would work with those projects?

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:54 am

      Thanks, Carrie! And absolutely a pear punch would work! Send pics!

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Love them! They are perfect for adding to that special gift or even a gift card for your child’s teacher. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      December 6, 2011 at 10:13 am

      My pleasure, Heather! So happy you like them! XOXO

      Reply
  5. Lindsay {Easy Made Invitations} says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Great idea!! I love hanging handmade ornaments from my kids on our family room tree, so if they made these they would be perfect! Thanks for a simple, cute idea!

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      December 6, 2011 at 4:43 pm

      My pleasure, Lindsay!! So happy you like these cuties!!

      Reply
  6. Jessica @FoundtheMarbles says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Those are beautiful and the colors you used are gorgeous too!

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      December 7, 2011 at 12:38 pm

      Thanks so much, Jessica! As you can tell from pretty much all of my projects over the last few months, I LOVE red and turquoise together!

      Reply
  7. Dawn says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Unfortunately, the punch is no longer available. 🙁

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      December 7, 2011 at 12:20 pm

      Dawn! I literally just walked in the door from the craft store, and just saw them there!

      Reply
  8. Lynn says

    December 13, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Just love the origami stars getting ready to make one now then will do some with my daughter when she gets home from school!!!! Thanks you have wonderful ideas on here and not to difficult on top. Love it.

    P.S I just bought a snowflake punch also. 🙂

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      December 13, 2011 at 3:43 pm

      Lynn!!
      Thank you! So happy you like the origami stars, and even happier you’re giving the snowflake crafts a try, too!!
      Send pics!

      Reply
  9. Judianne says

    August 25, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    Omg I am in love please write back(: (:

    Reply

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