Snowflake Decorations

Whether you're ornamenting for a holiday or adding some glamor into your bedroom, snowflake decoration have a special way of bringing out the entire décor. These tiny snowflakes work as beautiful Christmas ornaments for your house, gift ideas for friends and family, and (edible) cake decoration. The article has illustrated various snowflakes which can be incorporated for different purposes.

Lighted Snowflake Decoration

The hanging snowflakes mentioned below are really easy and straightforward to make. Get stunning lighted snowflakes that can be placed in your room after the holiday trimming is done with.

Materials Needed

• Glitter
• Scissors
• Rubber cement
• 1 string white Christmas lights

Step 1: Check the number of lights on the string and multiply the number by two. This will be the number of snowflakes you're going to need to finish the entire look. You can create different and unique shapes, designs for each of the snowflakes (but it has to be in pairs). So, if you have 14 lights on the string, then you will have to make 14 pairs of snowflakes, which comes down to 28 snowflakes.

Step 2: The size of each pairs of snowflakes will not be larger than 4 inches across. After all the cutouts are ready, apply colorful glitter on each. The glitter will add more shine and color once the lights are turned on. Get a spray on glitter as it is not only subtle but also effective. Let the glitter dry properly and then move on to the next step.

Step 3: On your working station, apply rubber cement on each side of the snowflakes. Apply just a thin layer and let it dry off. The surface where the rubber cement is applied will be used to stick them together or transferred for repositioning.

Step 4: Take the first pair of snowflakes and light on the string. Place the light right in the middle of the snowflake and press the pair together. Remember to align the pair properly, or else the outlook won't be pretty. If the pair is not sticking properly, then you didn't use enough rubber cement on it. Apply a bit more rubber cement to it.

Step 5: Follow step 4 with all the snowflakes and lights on the string. Once you are finished with the last light, let the glue dry completely. Plug the lights in and turn it on to make sure that all the lights are visible.

Snowflake Decoration for Cakes

Besides pastry icing, edible gum paste can also be used to beautify a wedding, birthday, or an anniversary cake with style. Who knew that with simple materials, you can specialize in decorating cakes. Learn how to make snowflakes for your cake.

Materials Needed

• Parchment paper
• Piping gel
• Pastry bag
• Pink food coloring
• Small paintbrush
• Iced cake
• Snowflake design
• Decorating tips #1 and #16 (your choice of brand)

Step 1: Take a pastry bag and fill it with piping gel. Depending on the color of the cake, whether it's white, yellowish, dark brown, or any other color, you might want to add some food coloring to the gel first.

Step 2: On your working station, place a snowflake design and a parchment paper on top. Trace the exact design with the help of the gel and using (your choice of brand) decorating tip #1.

Step 3: Take the parchment paper and flip it over the cake. Gently press on the design with the help of a small paintbrush. Remove the parchment paper off the cake and check your snowflake design.

Step 4: Follow step 3 for different snowflakes. Fill colored icings in pastry bags to trace each snowflake designs. You can also fill in the snowflakes, along with tracing them, with the help of decorating tip #16. Voila, your snowflake is ready. Add as many embellishments as you like on the cake with the icing gel.

Different snowflake patterns can help turn any kind of event much more pleasant. Include your family, friends, and kids with you. Create beautiful snowflake decoration for various events and occasions.