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Snowflakes Frozen in Time – Easy Christmas Centerpiece and Table Decor

December 19, 2017

Can you believe it – in less than 2 weeks we will be in 2018! It’s incredible how time flies. Today I share my last installment of my 2017 tablescape challenge with an easy to do, last-minute friendly, snowflakes centerpiece. I like to think of it as “snowflakes frozen in time”. It really does look like snow has been captures falling, and when it hits the ground, the snowflakes turn in to soft billows of snow. What do you think?

DIY Winter Snowflakes Frozen in Time Christmas Centerpiece with gel beads

A thrift store based table, no doubt about that. Just a few dollars for place mats and candles, had the white table cloth and candlesticks on hand already.

 

DIY winter snowflake easy gel bead submerged centerpiece - easy christmas table decor

Snowflakes frozen in time winter christmas centerpiece from above

Did you want to see how to make this centerpiece? I’ve got a step by step video tutorial, and I promise – its way easier than you expected!

I absolutely love the way the light plays with the sparkle on the snowflakes – it’s just magical!

 

Submerged Snowflakes in Gel Beads Centerpiece

Floating snowflake centerpiece for christmas and winter DIY tutorial

How To Submerged Snowflake Christmas Centerpiece by A Sparkly Life for Me

What is on your table this New Years?

 

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Comments

  1. Lisa N. says

    December 19, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Gorgeous centerpiece!

    Reply
    • Alessandra says

      December 22, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Thank you Lisa!

      Reply
  2. Monica@theRiteofAging says

    December 19, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Love!!!! This is just perfect…for any time of year in my opinion 🙂

    Reply
    • Alessandra says

      December 22, 2017 at 7:54 am

      Haha, thanks Monica! I have a few other seasonal items I’m thinking will look just as beautiful I plan on sharing next year.

      Reply
  3. Debrashoppeno5 says

    December 20, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    This is so beautiful.

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    • Alessandra says

      December 22, 2017 at 7:54 am

      Thank you Debra!

      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    November 19, 2018 at 8:34 am

    I love this idea and am considering it for a retirement dinner. I have one question – how long does it last? What I mean is will it be a few days before the snowflakes stop floating or does it need to be done the day of the party.
    Thanks,
    Stephanie

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    • Alessandra says

      November 21, 2018 at 10:03 am

      I would recommend making it the day before. Typically you don’t want the gel beads to sit for days because it’s standing water, and things can get in it and may be hard to get out. If you do it the day before, you should just have to top off the water levels the day of the party. Good luck!

      Reply
  5. Vera says

    August 6, 2019 at 7:37 am

    Beautiful! What size vase is that?

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    • Alessandra says

      August 9, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks Vera! It’s about 12″ tall.

      Reply
  6. Amy V. says

    November 5, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    I absolutely love this!! Can’t seem to find snowflakes. Can you tell me where you got yours? Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Alessandra says

      November 30, 2019 at 11:09 pm

      Thanks Amy! These came from my local Michael’s in the seasonal section, though I’ve seen similar ones at the Dollar Tree.

      Reply
  7. Janice m DiPietro says

    November 26, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    How many beads did you use? I want to make this for a winter wonderland prom for special needs individuals and have to make 50 vases?

    Reply
    • Alessandra says

      November 30, 2019 at 11:10 pm

      Hi Janice! I used a lot! I would suggest getting some of the bulk beads off ebay so you have extra. It all depends on what size vase, fullness, etc you use. Good luck!

      Reply
  8. Mary G says

    November 27, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    I am making these for a grooms dinner decoration. I am finding they are still absorbing water. how do you hydrate your beads so that they hit a saturation point?

    Reply
    • Alessandra says

      November 30, 2019 at 11:12 pm

      Hi Mary! It depends how long you let them “soak” initially. I typically suggest at least 4-6 hours minimum. That aside, if you leave these out for more then a day or so, you will find that water naturally evaporates and you’ll have to put some additional water in the arrangement to keep it looking it’s best.

      Reply

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