Dollygk Posted October 30, 2016 Hi Crocheters, I've made some snowflakes for gifts when I visit my sister during the holidays. Six each for a neighbor, a lovely 90 year old and for my sister. Try as hard as I could the pictures do not show that there is silver glitter on them but I'm sure with the twinkling lights on the tree that they will show. I followed a tip and used equal parts of white glue and water (plus the silver glitter) and after pinning the snowflakes onto the cardboard, I painted each, they dried really stiff and great!! Thanks for looking!! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Doll Posted October 30, 2016 They are very pretty and what a nice gift. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReniC Posted October 30, 2016 They're beautiful and will be treasured for a very long time! I love snowflakes and was just looking at a few of my patterns thinking about making some more for this year. I like putting them in holiday cards too. They bring a smile when opened. I too like the white glue +water formula for stiffening. The nice things about it is, it does not yellow, stays stiff and if a project gets soiled, it can be washed and re-stiffened. Plus, it does not attract bugs like sugar water or starch. Great job! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apak Posted November 1, 2016 Your snowflakes are beautiful! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessicali Posted November 1, 2016 Very pretty! I so wish I could work with thread (That looks like what you used) because these are gorgeous! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charis Posted November 2, 2016 Lovely! Snowflakes are my favorite! You are reminding I need to get a few more done and pinned beforehand the holidays! Ack! Well done to you though!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dollygk Posted November 2, 2016 Thank you for your comments, sadly I have not figured out how to reply to each individual post so forgive me!! Dolly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charis Posted November 2, 2016 The only way to do that is to hit quote button in our comment, which then copies our comment into your message for you to respond directly. Multi quote works well too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USpolishgirl Posted November 2, 2016 I love those snowflakes:) Krys 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avon Lady Posted November 3, 2016 I love snowflakes, too! I use the same stiffening (half white glue/half water), but instead of silver glitter, I've been using the iridescent white--it's more subtle, but beautiful! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dollygk Posted November 3, 2016 The only way to do that is to hit quote button in our comment, which then copies our comment into your message for you to respond directly. Multi quote works well too. Thank you for the help!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charis Posted November 4, 2016 I love snowflakes, too! I use the same stiffening (half white glue/half water), but instead of silver glitter, I've been using the iridescent white--it's more subtle, but beautiful! Oo! Good idea! I never thought of that one! I'll have to give it a try sometime! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ratdog Posted November 5, 2016 Those are stunning! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkGlitter Posted November 30, 2016 so pretty! thanks for the water/glue tip! I've been looking for a way to stiffen things and the sugar formula creeps me out (scared I'll get ants which I'm allergic to! ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Startigerlily Posted December 20, 2016 Gorgeous snowflakes! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites