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December 19, 2014 by: Ashley Greenwood

DIY Snowflake Plate Charger (An Easy Christmas Tablescape Idea)

Oh my goodness! The Dollar Store fairies were watching on the day I stumbled across packages of white snowflakes. Just look at the DIY Snowflake Plate Charger I made for our Christmas table!

Snowflake Plate Charger {A Dollar Store Project} Add a little sparkle to your holiday table with this simple DIY project! https://www.3littlegreenwoods.com/

Before holiday craziness takes over I have got to tell you about the Snowflake Plate Charger I made for my Christmas table.

It’s simple, sparkly, and was made from Dollar Store snowflakes! This post may contain affiliate links marked with an asterisk. Click here to see my full disclosure policy. 

Snowflake Plate Charger {A Dollar Store Project} Add a little sparkle to your holiday table with this simple DIY project!

Snowflake Plate Charger ~ Supplies Needed

plastic snowflake ornaments*

hot glue gun* (this one is my favorite!)

parchment paper*

Yep. All you need are three supplies to make these snowflake plate chargers for your holiday decorations!

We all know you never know what you are going to find at the Dollar Store. So when I stumbled across these packages of white, plastic snowflakes I grabbed them up. It’s better to pick up something you might use on a craft than to hurt yourself racing back to get it and find it’s gone.

Snowflake Plate Charger {A Dollar Store Project} Add a little sparkle to your holiday table with this simple DIY project!

Can I get an amen? 

Don’t feel like taking a chance hunting the local Dollar Store for snowflakes? Check out these plastic snowflake ornaments*. They are almost exactly like the ones I purchased to make these DIY Christmas decorations.

 

DIY Snowflake Plate Charger ~ Instructions

Step One: Make a circle template

Before the easy Christmas tablescape idea got started I needed a circle to follow. One of my fancy Christmas plates served as a large template. I simply taped together three pieces of paper together. Then flipped over the plate, stole a marker from the children, and drew around the edges.

Easiest circle template ever.

Snowflake Plate Charger {A Dollar Store Project} Add a little sparkle to your holiday table with this simple DIY project!

Step Two: Prep your template with parchment paper

Cover the paper circle template with parchment paper*. This will prevent the hot glue and snowflake ornaments from sticking to the paper.

Step Three: Create a circle with snowflake ornaments

The plastic snowflakes ornaments* were arranged around the circle then hot glued into place. I made several layers of snowflakes by gluing them on top of each other as I went around the circle.

Layering the snowflakes on top of each other makes a more sturdy circle. This will make is easier to move, rearrange on your Christmas tablescape, and store after the holidays.

Make sure to place parchment paper* over the circle to prevent the plastic snowflakes from sticking to your paper template.

Snowflake Plate Charger {A Dollar Store Project} Add a little sparkle to your holiday table with this simple DIY project!

In the end, I used both packages of snowflakes* on one DIY Snowflake Plate Charger.

Isn’t it pretty laying on my plaid placemat?

Snowflake Plate Charger {A Dollar Store Project} Add a little sparkle to your holiday table with this simple DIY project!

Love plaid like me? Check out these plaid placemats for Christmas!*

Here is the DIY Snowflake Plate Charger on my Christmas table. Love it!

Snowflake Plate Charger {A Dollar Store Project} Add a little sparkle to your holiday table with this simple DIY project!

Wow! Who knew how fabulous plastic snowflake ornaments from the Dollar Store could look on a Christmas tablescape. The crispness of the white snowflakes pop against my navy tablecloth!

Snowflake Plate Charger {A Dollar Store Project} Add a little sparkle to your holiday table with this simple DIY project!

Snowflake Plate Charger {A Dollar Store Project} Add a little sparkle to your holiday table with this simple DIY project!

Just a bit of hot glue, a couple of packages of snowflakes, and I’ve got a fabulous addition to our Christmas tablescape. Now I’m off to the Dollar Store to buy more snowflakes. I’ve got five more Snowflake Plate Chargers to make.

Save me some if you get there before me!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

    December 19, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Those are totally adorable! What a creative way to use the snowflakes!
    Michelle @ The Painted Hinge

    Reply
    • 2

      3littlegreenwoods says

      December 21, 2014 at 11:14 am

      Thanks so much, Michelle!

      Reply
  2. 3

    Ginnie says

    December 20, 2014 at 11:32 am

    These are so gorgeous! Such a fun and festive touch for your table:)

    Reply
    • 4

      3littlegreenwoods says

      December 21, 2014 at 10:59 am

      Thanks so much! I love how the snowflakes look on our table.

      Merry Christmas to you and yours!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  3. 5

    MariaElena says

    December 21, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I looove this idea! Beautiful! Merry Christmas

    Reply
    • 6

      3littlegreenwoods says

      December 21, 2014 at 10:46 am

      Thanks so much! The snowflake charger looks so pretty on our dining room table!

      Merry Christmas!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  4. 7

    Jann Olson says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    These are absolutely darling Ashley. I love them! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
    • 8

      3littlegreenwoods says

      February 25, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks so much, sweet friend!

      Reply
  5. 9

    Denise says

    October 14, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    I have a question for you: Does the plate slide around when sitting on these fabulous chargers?

    Reply
    • 10

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 16, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      Great question, Denise! The plate do slide around a tiny bit but not too bad. I can’t wait to get them back out this year to decorate my Christmas table!

      Reply
  6. 11

    Cheri says

    December 10, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    What a cute project. I think the Dollar Tree still carries those – I will have to go back. My Christmas decor is a non-traditional turquoise and silver. I think it would be fun to give the chargers a coat of spray paint to coordinate.
    Love your idea.

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    • 12

      3littlegreenwoods says

      December 21, 2015 at 10:14 am

      I’m so excited that you love my Snowflake Plate idea. What a great idea to spray paint the snowflakes different colors! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  7. 13

    Denise says

    January 8, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Your snowflake chargers are so cute! What a creative idea. Thanks for sharing.

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    • 14

      3littlegreenwoods says

      January 21, 2016 at 9:51 pm

      Thank you so much, Denise! These snowflake chargers were so pretty on our Christmas table this year.

      Reply
  8. 15

    Gail says

    May 1, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    The final silver snowflake topper with the pearl and jeweled tips…..did you make them as well? Tell me more because that’s really the perfect finishing touch.

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    • 16

      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Hey Gail! Actually those are from clearance Christmas tree toppers that I took apart to add to my Christmas tablescape. So happy that you love the snowflake chargers!

      Reply
  9. 17

    Lisa B. says

    March 4, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    Really lovely idea. Those snowflakes are often also available glittered in silver or gold. You can order them in bulk from the dollar store.

    Reply
    • 18

      Ashley Greenwood says

      March 12, 2017 at 10:37 am

      Really? You can order them in bulk from the Dollar Store? I’ve got to remember that next year when I want to make more for our dining room table.

      Thanks for the tip, Lisa!

      Reply
  10. 19

    Valerie says

    August 12, 2017 at 10:06 am

    I made these two years ago because of you. EVERYONE absolutely loves them. Thank you! Hands down best Dollar Tree Craft I’ve ever made. (I went to my Dollar tree and bought an entire case… I made 12 to go with my chargers) The snowflake charger rings are a stunner!

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    Ronnie G. says

    September 17, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    Love these! Unfortunately Dollar Tree doesn’t have these snowflakes this year (at least not yet). Can you tell me how big those are and approx. how many you used per plate? I’d still love to try these, but want to make sure I get enough and that they’re the right size. Thanks!

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    • 21

      Ashley Greenwood says

      October 22, 2018 at 8:53 am

      Thanks for the great question! I think I used about 18-20 snowflakes per charger. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  12. 22

    Chanae says

    October 20, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    I love this snowflake ring. I am just curious as to how many snowflakes are used to make one ring? I want to make around 22 and need an idea of how many packs to buy. Thanks in advance,

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    • 23

      Ashley Greenwood says

      October 22, 2018 at 8:52 am

      Thanks for the great question! I think I used about 18-20 snowflakes per charger. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  13. 24

    Kim says

    December 1, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Can you tell me the diameter of the snowflake ornaments you used?

    Reply
  14. 25

    Smith says

    October 18, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    Thanks for sharing the DYI. I buy these chargers all the time for display and actually under a dinner plate. I think they are elegant on their own. Have a great day!

    Reply

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