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Central Texas Snowflakes

by Lindsay Ballard on December 21, 2010 19 Comments

It’s going to be about 80 degrees today, so the only snowflakes we’re going to see on Christmas will be the ones hanging from my dining room chandelier.  Don’t feel sorry for me – this weather is why I live here!


I used my fabulous Silhouette SD to cut the snowflakes from white cardstock.  The snowflake design comes preloaded on the machine, and all I had to do was resize the design so I could cut a few different sizes.  On half of the snowflakes, I sprayed adhesive and dipped them into my favorite Martha Stewart fine glitter.  I used red ribbon of varying lengths to hang them from my light fixture.

They are so shimmery and delicious (and would probably drop glitter in our food, so it’s a good thing we don’t ever eat in the dining room)!

I showed you how to make my snow drift candle holders last week.  I added the leftover “snow” to two glass vases, added three tealights in each, and wrapped a red ribbon around the vase.  I embellished the ribbon with more snowflakes and Scotch tape – for when you are truly too lazy to reach for the glue gun!

I added some pine cones and placed it all on a silver and white table runner…that is too short for my table.  I decided to just be Zen about that and let it go.

This was so easy to put together, and I won’t feel like it will have to come down as soon as Christmas has come and gone.

Look, ‘Ma!  There’s snow in Texas!

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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  1. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    December 21, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    Love your snow flakes Lindsay!! Gorgeous!!

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  2. Joelle says

    December 21, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    So cute! I’ve been trying to find snowflakes to hang from my ceiling (my mom always does that), but I can’t find them anywhere, and I don’t have a machine to cut them out with…but yours are so so so cute!

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  3. Martha Vaughan says

    December 21, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    I am SOOOOO jealous of your Silhouette SD machine. I wish Santa would read this and bring me one. Hints aren’t working.

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  4. Julie {Angry Julie Monday} says

    December 21, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Love these, maybe in 2011 I will be more crafty…..maybe…

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  5. haley davis says

    December 21, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    Looks amazing! I live in Central Texas too! Yeah, I am kinda bummed that it is nearly 80 degrees a few days before Christmas, but you right, that’s why we live here! I would never make it in a place that snowed.

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  6. Robyn says

    December 21, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    I’m in Dallas and can’t believe that I dressed my kids in short sleeves today. Bummer. Of course, this is Texas and it could snow tomorrow 😉

    Love the snowflakes. I heart the Silhouette machines. One day, I will own one. It just won’t be this day.

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  7. Amanda @Serenity Now says

    December 21, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland! 😉 Looks fabulous. I’m going to put my snowflakes out in January, I think. Hoping Santa brings me some Christmas money so I can get a Silhouette too. 🙂

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  8. twentysomething says

    December 21, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Love how the snowflakes on the chandelier came out!! So festive.

    Great idea.

    artfashiontwentysomething.blogspot.com

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  9. Mary @ Life on 19th says

    December 21, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    Lovely!
    Hmmm…..a Silhouette, huh?

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  10. Michele says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    Beautiful. I’m in Texas (just north of Dallas) and the weather was just the opposite last year. It was a white Christmas. Today I was out shopping and people were in shorts and flip-flops. It’s just the craziest thing. I feel like we need to be preparing for spring break or something, just not Christmas. I’m going to check out the tutorial from last week that I missed. The candle holders are gorgeous.

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  11. Margaret says

    December 21, 2010 at 11:43 pm

    Love the snowflakes….I’d be glad to send you some real ones from snowy Chicago…lol….Marry Christmas !!

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  12. BHB Kidstyle says

    December 22, 2010 at 4:22 am

    Fabolous Christmas feel! I miss the snow!
    It looks that a Silhouette is a must to have!

    Happy Holidays!

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  13. Lyla says

    December 22, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I am absolutely in love with your site…so creative n so amazing…keep it up and Happy Holidays.. 🙂

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  14. Oona says

    December 22, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    They are fabulous! The red details really look amazing against your walls.

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  15. elz says

    December 23, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    Darnit, now I want a Silhouette again! I love it-it’s very tranquil.

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  16. Karryann says

    December 23, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    What an amzing idea, love the snowflakes, and love them hanging from the chandelier..
    THank YOu for so Much Inspiration all year.
    Merry Christmas
    Karryann

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  17. jill says

    January 1, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    Your dining room color is gorgeous!

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  18. Crystal says

    January 3, 2011 at 2:33 am

    Hi from a fellow Texan! I was blog hopping and happened to come across your site. Love these snowflakes and love your blog!

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  19. Ashleigh STL says

    January 13, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Hi I love your site im addicted now… i have a ?? with the snowflakes what if you don’t have the SD machine does anyone know how else these can be made??? they are so precious…

    Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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