by The Shabby Tree | Nov 13, 2019 | Uncategorized | 35 comments
If your looking for a unique and fun Christmas decoration then your going to love this one. This can be put in your your home or hung outside .
The supplies you will need are :
1. Plastic hangers ( you will need 16 and I got mine from Walmart)
2. Scissors
3. Zip ties ( I have small and long zip ties)
4. Glue gun
5. Tinsel ( this is optional)
The first step is to take 8 hangers and start placing 2 hangers together at a time. You will be forming the first layer of your snowflake. It should look like the photo below.
I then took a few zip ties and connected the hangers together. I just placed the zip ties wherever I thought they should go to help secure the hangers in place.
Now it is time to take the other 8 hangers and form the second layer of your snowflake. You will be placing these hangers on top of your second layer but making sure to make them form the look of a snowflake. You will place them as photo below.
I then zip tied both layers together. I used as many zip ties as it takes to securely hold all the hangers together. You need to make sure all your hangers are secured and you can pick the whole snowflake up.
Once I had the snowflake completely zip tied together I then cut off the ends of my zip ties. It is now time to decorate your snowflake. You can add lights or tinsel like I added in photo above. I just took basic hot glue and glued tinsel to the other edge of of my snowflake. I then added some tinsel to the center. I will be hanging these outside from my trees. I might add some lights to them so they will light up at night. I hope you all give this fun diy a try.
Amie Moonon November 13, 2019 at 1:58 pm
This is my snowflake I added light need a small strand a glue on snowflake but I wanted to share
Audreyon November 13, 2019 at 2:06 pm
You have great ideas! Love watching your videos here in southern Illinois.
Lindaon November 13, 2019 at 4:28 pm
Hi. I found the hangers at Dollar Tree. So happy. I put it together following you video. bUT I need help as to where to tie it together. I tried and used the electrical plastic strapping and keep them loose. Now it has been Getty jumbled. Can you show me exactly where to tie things together. Please. Thank you
Maureeon November 13, 2019 at 5:03 pm
Thank you! You are amazing and I greatly appreciate all your time dedicated to posting
Veeon November 13, 2019 at 6:01 pm
That’s garland, not tinsel, tinsel is the skinny individual silver strands
Donnaon November 13, 2019 at 6:12 pm
I saw smaller hangers at Dollar General would they work making a smaller snowflake
Carthinia Leeon November 14, 2019 at 6:24 pm
I made the design out of hangers. Cannt decide what to put on it
. And I cannt get in your shop.Can you help me. PleaseEv cromartyon November 14, 2019 at 11:46 pm
I’m excited to try this
Patti Harvinon November 15, 2019 at 3:07 am
I made the coat hanger snowflake – mine will not hang flat- it wants to fold up – are my tie wrap too tight?
Francine Salteron November 15, 2019 at 3:04 pm
You had a really pretty red one like this white snowflake, but I can’t seem to find the picture, it had flowers on it. I loved it.
Beverly beaversonon November 16, 2019 at 1:17 am
Beautiful
Karen Hillerson November 16, 2019 at 4:09 am
Do you have directions on making an angel from hangers
Capriceon November 18, 2019 at 12:26 am
Hi Barb , I made three of these and added lights for back yard …love you they turned out. Please add the directions for the angel when you can?
Cathy Heberton November 18, 2019 at 9:37 pm
Thank you for sharing
Angieon November 19, 2019 at 12:01 am
Is there a DIY for smaller snowflakes? I have 2 palm trees in front of my house and the big snowflakes won’t look good. I’d like to make a few small ones. If so which store carries them. Thank you
Cathy Lawsonon November 21, 2019 at 8:46 pm
Barb, once my hangers were put together, it wouldn’t stay opened …. what did I do wrong? I followed your instructions, and it looks right except for when I put clothes it up it doesn’t stay open so I can hang it
Sue Copelandon November 21, 2019 at 11:48 pm
Trying to make clothes hanger snow flake I cant figure out what wrong. They overlap to much in center then when I pick it up it like worps. grrrr!!!I’ll keep trying I dont give up easy do you pull ties right? I tried hanging it but it doesnt lay flat. Hummmm! Thank you
Tammyon November 27, 2019 at 7:08 pm
How can I get it firmed up? It is very flimsy
Jane hornon December 2, 2019 at 12:58 am
Having the same problem,they want to colllaspe,have you figured out what the problem is,if so please comment, i bought hangers at Dollar tree and thought maybe they were to flimsy.
Louson December 2, 2019 at 7:19 pm
My 3 year old granddaughter and I made a snow flake for her parents for Christmas. So much fun. Thank you Barb
Reneeon December 5, 2019 at 1:50 am
I started making the snow flake. 1st 4 are together. Hopefully I can finish it tomorrow.
Cindyon December 5, 2019 at 5:18 pm
Snowflake is too flimsy. How did you make it stiff??
Marie R Meehanon December 6, 2019 at 5:46 pm
My daughter made 2 snowflakes 1 with regular hangers and thats hung outside and 1 with kids size hangers and thats hung in the house. we have gotten tons of omg thats cute how did you make it and naturally we tell them about your blog and your live tutorials on facebook.
Kat Murrayon December 6, 2019 at 8:54 pm
I love your tutorials. Thank you!
Williamon December 7, 2019 at 12:48 am
I’m using a glue gun. Toddler hangers are much easier. Good luck.
Dawn Judwareon December 8, 2019 at 2:03 pm
I really enjoy ur crafts
Melanieon December 8, 2019 at 5:13 pm
Its words because the zip ties might not be tight enough. If you think they are good then just adjust the hangers to make the shape. I beleive the middle is going to be thicker. Hope this helps.
Aracelion December 11, 2019 at 10:28 pm
OMG Barb when you do the hirnaments, it looks so easy, I want to cry now! Is not thay easy! 😰😢😭 love all your crafts.
Judy Wattson December 13, 2019 at 7:08 pm
Do you put zip ties to hold the middle together
Judy H Stricklandon December 14, 2019 at 5:20 am
Sound like you may have tightened your zip ties too tight too soon. The snow flake needs to be flexible until you’re ready to tighten it up at the end.
Terion December 15, 2019 at 7:51 pm
Try putting ties on a little loose and tighten them a little at a time.
Marlene Jarrellon December 16, 2019 at 1:48 am
I love it .I did mine with snowflakes on the end of point .love it.thanks
Dianaon December 17, 2019 at 3:00 pm
If anyone has access to a drill, I drilled a hole in the thickest part in the center to put zip ties in. Holds it a lot sturdier.
Martion December 19, 2019 at 12:35 am
My 9 year granddaughter and I just finished the snowflake with blue toddler hangers! It is perfect.
Susan Webbon December 19, 2019 at 9:40 pm
I made 2of the stars and 2 of the snowflakes I took one of the snowflakes to my son today and his eyes got big and a big smile he told me he was going to put on a big wreath and lite it up for next year
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