How to make a snowflake mobile

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Holly Spanner

Published: November 28, 2021 at 7:41 am

When a white Christmas seems unlikely, don’t be disheartened. We have a quick and easy way to bring the beauty of festive weather into your home. Vicky Sheridan’s enchanting snow-flurry mobile, complete with shimmering white, blue and silver snowflakes, makes a delicate addition to your Christmas decor. Hang it where a gentle breeze will make it twist and twinkle throughout the holidays.

If you like this article, how to make a snowflake mobile, then why not check out some of our other brilliant paper crafts, too? If you don't have a die cutting machine, then brush up on how to make paper snowflakes, to use instead! And for some traditional Christmas decorations from your childhood, how about making some paper chains for the house. We love this poinsettia wreath, too!

If you’re in a crafty mood, why not check out the best glue gun and best die-cutting machine. Thinking about buying a craft printer? Check out our review of the best printer for card making.

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How to make a snowflake mobile - finished piece

How to make a snowflake mobile

You will need:

Patterned paper
Snowflake dies
Snowflake punch
22cm wooden ring
Ribbon
Adhesive gems
Twine
Large sewing needle

Step 1

Stretch twine across the centre of the wooden ring and tie in a knot on each side, leaving a length of twine (35cm) hanging at each end from the ring. Repeat three times.

How to make a snowflake mobile – step 1

Step 2

Die-cut some snowflakes from patterned paper. If you don’t have a die-cutting machine (or snowflake dies), make your own paper snowflakes – old school style! Decorate the snowflakes with gems and stickers and attach them to the twine by either sticking two snowflakes back to back sandwiching the twine between them…

How to make a snowflake mobile – step 2

Step 3

…or carefully threading the twine straight through the centre of the snowflake with a needle, tying a knot directly beneath it to prevent it from falling off.

How to make a snowflake mobile – step 3

Step 4

Add a string of snowflakes in different shapes and sizes to the centre of the mobile, tying it where the strings that are strung across the hoop meet in the middle.

How to make a snowflake mobile – step 4

Step 5

Knot some short lengths of ribbon around the wooden ring to create interest. For the hanger, tie eight lengths of twine around where the ring’s strings cross. Knot and secure in place with a blob of glue.

How to make a snowflake mobile – step 5

How to make a snowflake mobile – detail

We hope you’ve found some inspiration on how to make a snowflake mobile. If you like this article, why not have a look at some of our other papercraft decorations here on Gathered, we’ve got: how to make a Christmas garland, how to make an origami star mobile, or how about this gorgeous DIY winter wreath made from crêpe paper?

Staff Writer, BBC Science Focus

Holly is the Staff Writer for BBC Science Focus and looks after the popular Q&A section. She holds an MSc (distinction) in Geoscience (Space and Climate Physics) from UCL, and specialises in astronomy and earth sciences. Before joining Our Media, she worked as a geoenvironmental consultant and engineer, informing on ground risk and remediation in the north of England, while hunting for exoplanets in her spare time. Alongside this, she was regional editor of a popular theatre website for nine years, and has a solid background in curating and developing content for the digital space. Holly is also an artist and illustrator, and regular contributor to the craft website, Gathered. She has previously worked with the RSPB, English Heritage, Disney, Pilot and Brother, as well as on BBC Good Food magazine, Home Style magazine, and Papercraft inspirations magazine. She enjoys photography and has a sustained interest in antiques.