As long as you love me so, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Here in northern Utah, we have seen our fair share of snow recently. And while my back has been protesting all the shoveling, the view from my office window has sure been pretty. So, let’s celebrate this frosty weather with some intricately layered snowflake ornaments!
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I’ve included four different snowflake designs in this set, and two different backers. If you want to keep things simple, you can just cut out the snowflake designs. But if you really want to take these ornaments to the next level, attach them to one of the enchanting little ornament backers.
To create the fan ornament: fold the rectangular strip along the score lines: alternating direction with each fold. Then, loop the end around and attach the little tab. Pop the fan design outward to form a circle, and add some hot glue to the center to hold it in place. Layer on the circular motifs, snowflake design, and a string, and you’re finished!
To create the shaker ornament: first, layer the border pieces on top of the mylar circle. Then, take the back piece, and add a [thin] layer or two of foam tape around the perimeter. Sprinkle in some confetti and/or small beads. Carefully place the mylar piece on top, the snowflake design to the front, add a string, and you’re finished!
These ornaments make for a lovely, handmade gift or a great addition to your own Christmas tree. I especially love how the shaker ornaments sparkle when they catch the light!
I use Adobe Illustrator for all of my designs, and a Cricut Maker to bring my creations to life. For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website. Also, be sure to check out the other fun freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy putting these layered snowflake ornaments together. And don’t forget to share your festive finished products with me on Instagram!
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 8 Comments on Layered Snowflake Ornaments – Christmas Cut Files
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Mary Ellen Torres
December 20, 2021 at 7:29 am (1 year ago)thank you so much for sharing these beautiful snowflakes Merry Christmas
Mandee
December 20, 2021 at 10:33 am (1 year ago)I’m glad you like them!! Merry Christmas to you as well. 😊
auntie em
December 20, 2021 at 8:28 am (1 year ago)Your snowflakes are all so pretty! I am loving how your decorated and finished each one.
Thank you so much for sharing these sweet decorations! <3
Mandee
December 20, 2021 at 10:34 am (1 year ago)Thank you!! They were really fun to put together.
Dale Walkey
December 20, 2021 at 10:46 am (1 year ago)thank you for sharing your talent by sharing these beautifu layered snowflakees with us!
Mandee
December 20, 2021 at 12:14 pm (1 year ago)You are most welcome Dale!! ❄️
Michele
December 21, 2021 at 1:01 pm (1 year ago)Thank you so much, these are lovely! I’m definitely going to have to make a few for my tree!
Rhonda Weddle
December 23, 2022 at 11:47 am (5 months ago)Thank you!