Let it Snow DIY Christmas Ornaments

Instructions

1. Place the following materials on a flat work surface:

   1. Poly-Fil Biggie Bean Bag Filler
   2. Hot glue gun with glue
   3. Gems
   4. Pearls

2. Hot glue the Poly-Fil Biggie Bean Bag Filler pieces together in the form of the 6-point snow crystal patterns provided. Each snow crystal design has a pattern, creating 14'' in all. The patterns show the placement for each filler piece. Filler pieces should be glued to expose the top or side. The 6-pointed design will be made using the tops of filler pieces only.

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3. Start by placing a drop of hot glue on the side of one bean bag filler piece.
   
   Note: The hot glue will slightly melt the filler pieces. If using a temperature-controlled glue gun, sue the low setting to minimize melting.

4. Place a second bean bag filler piece on top of the hot glue. Press together.

5. Repeat Step 3 on the second filler piece.

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6. Place glued filler piece to the left side of the first glued piece, resulting in a triangle formation.

7. Continue adding filler pieces, gluing each to the left of the prior one. Do this until you have a formation of one center filler piece surrounded by six filler pieces. This design will look like a flower.

8. Hot glue two filler pieces to each of the six outer pieces, thereby forming the six-pointed design.

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9. If using a sheet of gems, cut the adhesive strip using the non-stick scissors.

10. Place a sticker gem on top of each filler piece. The gems will add weight and structure to the snow crystal.
    
    Note: Snow crystals are delicate due to the lightweight filler pieces. If any additional structure is desired, thread a thin wire through the filler beads.

11. Create the hanger by threading a 3.5'' piece of the 30-gauge silver wire through a top filler bead. Lightly twist the ends together. Bend the twisted ends into a hook using the flat nose pliers.

12. Continue making snow crystals. Follow the patterns below or create your own designs. Decorate each with gems and/or pearl stickers. Embellish one or both sides.

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