Build It: Let It Snow(flake) – Wood. It's Real.

Here’s a way to bring something extra to your winter decor: build a simple, yet stunning snowflake. Keeping with the simple theme: The main material used here is decking boards. You’ll only need to pick up five boards, which makes this project super affordable, too. The good news about using decking boards is that they’re already treated for outdoor use. That means you can build this project and it will withstand the elements, even if the weather outside is frightful.

You can really go wild here painting, staining, or decorating the snowflake. Or you can leave it as is to show off the beautiful wood grain. No matter what, your project – much like a snowflake – will be unique. That’s because each board of lumber is different, made by nature.

Something we want to point out here is that this project is made up of multiple sub-assemblies. Those are then  pieced together with nails and wood glue. The thing that will take the longest here is waiting for glue to dry as you construct each sub-assembly. You’ll see what we mean below.

Once you’ve made this project, let us know how it went. We’d love to see it and brag about you, OK?

Check out the step-by-step instructions below, or you can print out a cut list and overview of the build here: wooditsreal.wpengine.com-Build It Let It Snowflake

IT’S SNOWFLAKE BUILDING TIME

We recommend getting the following supplies:

MATERIALS

Lumber
• (5) 5/4″ x 6″ x 8′ Decking Boards

Other • 16 or 18-gauge 1″-1.5″ nails for nail gun • Wood glue

• (Optional) L  or T Straps with screws