I’m a huge fan of DIY Christmas decorations, especially when they’re stylish, quick, and budget-friendly. And one of my favourites is this Bottle Top Snowflake craft. These delicate decorations bring a gorgeous flurry of white into your home and are perfect for adding a festive touch to walls, furniture, or even your Christmas tree.
I took inspiration from my earlier recycled crafts, like the Bottle Top Spring Flower and Plastic Bottle Top Flower, but I wanted something with a more seasonal twist. After a little experimenting, I came up with these gorgeous bottle top snowflake decorations, which are just the right mix of thrifty and beautiful.
Materials Needed to Create Bottle Top Snowflakes
Here’s what you’ll need to get started (with some of our recommended products linked for your convenience):
- Glitter: Opt for silver and or pale blue. I’ve used both coarse PVC glitter and fine polyester glitter (Martha Stewart brand) for added sparkle.
- 12cm white tissue paper circles
- Bottle tops: Recycle those old bottle tops for this thrifty craft.
- Strong PVA glue (white glue)
- Red household string: For hanging your decorations (you can use any colour)
Additional tools:
- Small containers for glitter and glue
- Paintbrush for spreading glue
- Sharp, pointed scissors
If you’re looking for more crafty Christmas ideas, be sure to check out my other DIY Paper Snowflake decorations or try your hand at making a frosted glass luminaire for a warm, cozy glow.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make Bottle Top Snowflake Decorations
Prep your bottle tops
Start by evenly coating the tops and sides of your bottle caps with PVA glue using a paintbrush. Once coated, place them face down into your glitter. Gently press your finger into the bottle top, and gently move the bottle top around, to ensure the glitter sticks to the edges. Carefully remove the bottle top and set it aside to dry.
You can also leave the bottle tops plain and miss out this step.
Cut Out Your Snowflakes
While your bottle tops are drying, it’s time to create the tissue paper base for your snowflakes. This craft uses two layers: a daisy-style petal and a snowflake, which together add lovely texture and definition.
Daisy Style Petal Instructions
Fold one tissue paper circle in half five times. Using small, sharp, pointed scissors, cut a petal shape along the folded edges, cutting halfway down each side. When unfolded, this will resemble a daisy shape.
Snowflake Instructions
Take another tissue paper circle, fold it in half four times, and cut out a snowflake pattern. Ensure you use sharp scissors to handle the small area for precise cutting.
Assemble The Snowflake
Open out the tissue paper snowflake and glue it onto the daisy-shaped petal using a small dot of PVA glue in the centre.
Need more help with the folds? I’ve included a step-by-step guide here to walk you through it.
Attach The Bottle Top
Once your glittered bottle top is dry, carefully dab some glue around its edges and press it into the centre of the tissue paper snowflake.
Gently press and hold it for a moment to secure in place.
Add A Hanger
To hang your bottle top snowflake, glue a piece of red household string (or any colour you like) to the back of the bottle cap.
Alternative Display Ideas
- Command strips are another great option for fuss-free hanging.
- Use Blu-Tack to stick them onto walls or furniture.
The Final Touch
These bottle top snowflake decorations are a beautiful way to upcycle materials that might otherwise go to waste. Whether they’re hanging on your Christmas tree, jazzing up door handles, or decorating your walls, they add a festive, handmade charm to your home.
If you loved this bottle top snowflake craft, don’t forget to explore more Christmas DIYs – there’s something magical about creating decorations with your own hands.
Hello from Blogtacular 🙂 I love this idea! We make snowflakes every year, so might give these a try this year.
Great idea, super easy and affordable. Got to love some crafts!
These look like so much fun to make as a family. x
Wow! Such an amazing idea, easy and free! Need to try it 🙂
It’s amazing how pretty you can make a bottle top look. Jo x
Oh these are fab I’m wondering if rather than tissue paper I could use cake cases. I’m going to have to try at the weekend. Thanks for this
I love these! They’re both cute, AND you get to use bits that normally would just go in the bin!
What a fantastic idea! It’s cheap, effective and could turn into a great family activity!
So beautiful – I love thrifty but effective ideas an there is SO MUCH glitter! 🙂 x
This idea is so adorable! What a great affordable craft idea.
What a lovely idea these look so pretty and would look great on a tree.
I was thinking about getting out the craft papers to start making Christmas snowflakes but it never occurred to me to decorate the centres like this. I will be adding this to my repertoire.
These are such a great idea for kids to make. I love how effective they are xxx
These are utterly adorable! What a great upcycling craft to do with the kids!
Such a good idea to use bottle tops in the middle. Got to love some glitter x
Have a thrifty Christmas! haha I love this, very creative.
These are so very pretty and fairly simple to make too.
ooo i love this idea. a cute way to decorate!
What a lovey idea and a fun way to decorate your home! x
Oh this is such a cute idea – my kids would really enjoy making this! H x
I love this idea! Definitely will need to try it.
How effective are they? So pretty yet easy to do and great for those on a budget. A great activity for older children too xz
Oh wow! These are so pretty! I run a youth group and definitely making these with the girls
Oh I do love this idea, what a great use for the bottle tops!
Such a cute idea – this is something I’ll be doing with my little brother! Thanks for sharing 🙂
What a great idea. The kids would love making these.
Such a clever idea and a great way to get crafty with things we would just chuck away!
What a great idea!, thanks for such creative thing with us