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DIY Paper Doily Snowflakes

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When I watch the Movie “Elf” every year, I’m always dreaming of making my home into a snowflake haven. Well, this Christmas I am doing just that in my kids area and I’m not opposed to doing it to the rest of my house too. Not having a lot of extra money to spend on Christmas decor this year, I decided to pass on the $10 paper snowflakes that I was seeing in the stores and make my own. I found these paper doilies at The Dollar Tree. And what is even better is that there are 32 in a pack. Woot Woot!! This was one of the easiest and cheapest projects that I have ever completed. They look like they would take hours to make, but to my surprise, each snowflake took me about a minute to fold and cut. I was amazed at how fast it went. So here is my process…

First I started by folding the doily. I just folded it in half, 3 times over (as seen in the photos below). If I felt like it was going to be too flimsy, I would double them up. It’s a good idea to double up the larger ones to make them more stable for hanging.

After I had the doily folded, I cut out a pattern as seen below. I didn’t mark mine with a pencil but I marked it here so that you could get an idea of how to cut the doily to make a snowflake.

I can’t believe how cute they turned out! I didn’t do every snowflake exactly the same, but I did use the pattern above and just changed a thing or two here and there to make them a little different. For example, some of the snowflakes I left out the 4 small cuts on each bottom side.

Below is an example of how I cut them when I was making them round. I folded them as seen above and then just snipped a few places here and there on each side. I also made sure that my cuts were not too large. Large cuts makes them look like they have large holes instead of small snowflake design.

This is an example of how the “round” ones looked like when finished. They were all a little different, like I said above. That’s the fun part, in my opinion…making them a little different. I doubt there are not many snowflakes that are the same as the one that fell before it. When I was finished cutting all of the snowflakes, of many different sizes, I cut a piece of fishing line, tied it to the snowflake through one of the holes, and taped them to the ceiling at different lengths with scotch tape. 

I absolutely love them and definitely feel like I’ve traveled through the candy cane forest to Elf land. My kids couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw their space all dressed up for Christmas for the first time.

Thank you for stopping by! I would love to see all of your snowflake creations, if you make some. Please tag me on Instagram. I love seeing all of your creativity. Have a great day my friends.

Source List: 

Faux Brick Wall: DIY

Christmas Tree Sign: Harper Grayce

Old Trunk: Craigslist or find them at places like this

Pillows: DIY Placemat Pillows

Hearth and Home DIY Pillows: Target

Fluffy Throw: Home Goods

Jute Rug: eSaleRugs

Floral Rug: rugsUSA

Wooden Deer: Thrifted and found some that are similar to mine here

Trees: Thrifted and Target

Tree in Crock: Walmart

Reindeer on Trunk: Thrifted or similar here and here

Desk: Thrifted and Painted with DIY Chalk Paint Recipe

Crocks: Thrifted and Garage Sales, can also find them places like here and here

White Sofa and Chairs: Ikea

Wood Tray on Trunk: DIY

Desk Chair: Thrifted:

Lights: Target

Affiliate links may be used in this post to assist in finding home decor and/or supplies. I only link companies that I trust.

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  1. Denene Kelly says

    November 14, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    I love this so much! You’re so creative! Thank you for sharing!

  2. Connie says

    November 15, 2017 at 7:01 am

    You are one talented lady. Such a neat idea with the snowflakes and your sign is really unique. Both make your room just shine! Love all the trees you have too. I am sure your children and hubby love all the neat ways you decorate each room. Again, thanks for sharing and the instructions too.

    • My Vintage Porch says

      November 16, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      Thank you Connie, my kids and hubs come home every day and wonder what’s going to look different lol.

  3. Cindy Perkins says

    November 15, 2017 at 10:41 am

    Your snowflakes are so stinkin’ CUTE!!! I may have to make some of those!!!

    • My Vintage Porch says

      November 16, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      Thank you Cindy! Would love to see yours if you do.

  4. Jessica says

    November 18, 2017 at 11:26 am

    Love everything about this room! I want your area rugs! Is there anyway you could tell me the exact name of the floral rug? I was able to find the jute rug.

    • My Vintage Porch says

      November 18, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Sure! It’s the Arabella Botanic Garden Rug ❤️

      • Jessica says

        November 19, 2017 at 9:11 am

        Thank you!!

  5. Michelle says

    December 2, 2017 at 6:43 am

    How did you attach the snowflakes to the ceiling? So calming & beautiful!

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:18 am

      Thank you so much, Michelle! I talked about it in the post.

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