i know many of you might be slightly crafted out from all of the holiday projects, but this is a super easy craft with big effect. my mum taught me how to make these gorgeous winter branches.
MATERIALS:
tissue paper
scissors
green branches (pine, balsam, spruce, cedar…)
white glue
glitter
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. cut the tissue paper into tiny pieces. keep in a container.
2. place branches in chosen vase or basket.
3. add glue generously to branches and needles, sprinkle cut tissue paper onto wet glue. add glitter as desired to wet glue. ensure the tissue paper is evenly spread amongst your branches creating a realistic snowy effect. that’s it.
now that christmas is all packed up, these winter branches are a wonderful decorative touch for the first months of the year. i have received so many compliments on my branches!
sooooo pretty!!!! what a great idea! (and also – love the roll over pin – it feature – what plugin is that?)
Such a pretty DIY! Looks so realistic too!
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So pretty! I love the flocked look. I did a post on flocked Christmas trees in December but this would be a great alternative!
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I so totally love this idea! The garden shop is clearing out their branches now making this a fun project to do for January. I know where I am going tomorrow! Thank you for sharing! ~Thea
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Pretty!! Don’t worry, I was so lazy over the holidys that I’m not even a little crafted out yet. 😉
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So pretty – love it! Looks quick and easy too!
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Your branches look so pretty and sparkly. Great idea making your own snow, it works so perfectly and if a person needs some snow in a hurry it’s great way to make it. We live out from a town where I can buy many crafting supplies so I try to learn to make as much of my own as I can. Saves lots of time, gas and money and I learn alot. I’ll have to make some of this.
Are you English? I notice you said your Mum taught you how to make these branches. Do you live in England or Canada? Sorry if I’m being too nosy. I always wanted to visit England, my paternal ancestors are from there. Happy days and Happy New Year
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing at the Foodies & Crafties Blog Hop! I can’t wait to see what you link up next week! #foodiescraftiessoiree I would love for you to hop over anytime to Apeekintomyparadise.com and link up with the parties I co-host throughout the week!
Have a terrific weekend!
Cathy
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Thanks for stopping and sharing this great craft with us at our #WWDParty. I hope you are having a good weekend.
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great idea, and so simple!
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These are so pretty! I never would have known it wasn’t some type of snow! Thanks for linking them up to our Weekend Wind-Down Party! =)
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