Complete Guide to Collecting All Snowflake DIY Recipes in Animal Crossing

Snow has finally blanketed the Northern Hemisphere islands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, bringing with it the chance to catch snowflakes dancing in the air. Players can scoop up these snowflakes and create snowmen, unlocking a variety of winter-themed DIY recipes until January 6. Crafting the perfect snowman will reward you with several new DIYs, but tracking down the recipes for snowflake items, including a stunning new wallpaper, can be a bit tricky. While our guides hub has plenty of tips, this guide will help you locate these recipes and set you on the path to creating your own winter wonderland.

**How Do I Catch Snowflakes?**
Snowflakes will be scattered across your island, floating around just like the maple leaves did last month. To catch them, swing your net and add them to your inventory. Just be cautious—missing a swing can cause the snowflakes to vanish. Plan your swings wisely! You’ll encounter both regular-sized and large snowflakes. The large ones are gifted to you by snowmen after you’ve built them, while the regular ones can be found around your town (and yes, you can catch large snowflakes too). These snowflakes are essential for various recipes, so make sure to gather plenty.

**How Do I Get Snowflake Recipes?**
This part can be a bit challenging. Like many seasonal recipes, snowflake DIYs are obtained by shooting down present balloons that float over your island at specific intervals. It can be frustrating since balloons don’t always drop recipes; they might release random furniture, clothing, bells, or other resources instead. However, there’s a method to farm these balloon presents. First, determine which side of the island the balloons are coming from, as this changes after sunset. Once you know, position yourself at the beach where they spawn.

Balloons appear every fourth or ninth minute, so keep an eye out at times like 12:04, 5:49, 11:19, and so on. Run along your beach, watching for balloons. They may not be visible until they drift into view. Some of the balloons you shoot down will contain recipes. While this process can be tedious, it’s currently the only way to snag those special seasonal DIYs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

**What Are The Snowflake Recipes?**
Here’s a list of the snowflake recipes you can collect and craft:
– Snowflake wreath (given by Isabelle)
– Falling-snow wall
– Iceberg flooring
– Iceberg wall
– Ski-slope flooring
– Ski-slope wall
– Snowflake pochette

Make sure to gather as many of these as you can before January 6, as they won’t return to the game for another year!