{"product_id":"2026-heritage-snowflake-metal-garden-stake","title":"2026 Heritage Snowflake Garden Stake | Metal Winter Yard Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the 2026 Heritage Snowflake Garden Stake\u003c\/strong\u003e—the second annual snowflake design in The Dirt Road Gardener's collectible Heritage Snowflake Collection. This handcrafted metal snowflake stake adds winter charm to garden beds, holiday planters, front walkways, porch pots, and cottage landscapes. Display it throughout Christmas and the winter season, or pair it with the 2025 Heritage Snowflake design to begin a collected-over-time tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandmade Steel Snowflake Garden Stake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 2026 Heritage Snowflake design, handmade to order in Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut from durable \u003cstrong\u003e14-gauge steel\u003c\/strong\u003e on our CNC plasma table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate \u003cstrong\u003e8-inch snowflake body\u003c\/strong\u003e, proportionally sized to preserve the design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded to a \u003cstrong\u003e12-inch round steel ground stake\u003c\/strong\u003e; overall length is approximately 20 inches, with the displayed height depending on installation depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eRaw Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e or our \u003cstrong\u003eSignature Rusted Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e; both are intentionally unsealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne snowflake garden stake per purchase; display planters and decorations are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Display It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle this flat steel snowflake silhouette in winter flowerbeds, outdoor planters, evergreen arrangements, landscape borders, and entryway displays. Its gently rounded six-arm design is equally at home in farmhouse Christmas decorations, woodland gardens, or a simple snowy front-porch arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Authentic Steel Finishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural unfinished steel, cleaned for production and left unsealed. Steel surface color and mill texture vary. Raw steel is not permanently bright silver; moisture and outdoor exposure will gradually develop oxidation and a changing patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Rusted Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine rust, not painted-on rust color. We start the oxidation by hand using vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and salt. Every pattern is unique. The finish is unsealed, continues to evolve with weather, and may transfer rust residue to skin, fabric, pots, or other nearby surfaces, especially when wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decorative snowflake measures approximately 8 inches at its largest dimension, attached to a 12-inch round ground stake. Push the stake into suitable soil for a secure installation; do not hammer directly on the decorative snowflake. This product has no electric or solar lighting features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade to Order \u0026amp; Free Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is made to order by our family-operated Michigan metalworking shop. Please allow \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 business days for production\u003c\/strong\u003e before shipment. Free standard shipping is included. We generally use UPS Ground where available; carrier and transit time vary. Christmas delivery is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Product \u0026amp; Image Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery steel piece has natural material and finish variations. Some listing lifestyle images use AI-assisted staging to suggest decorating ideas; actual product dimensions, finish, and included components are described here. The piece is flat-cut steel, not a three-dimensional sculpture. Any lighting or display accessories shown in lifestyle settings are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Policies\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Request a cancellation within 12 hours of purchase. Once production begins, cancellation may no longer be possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because artwork is handmade to order, change-of-mind returns are reviewed case by case and are not automatically accepted. This does not affect rights required by law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamaged, incorrect, or missing orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please contact us within 7 days of the estimated delivery date, including photos if applicable, so we can work toward a resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollect the Heritage Snowflakes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Heritage Snowflake joins our original 2025 annual snowflake design. Explore individual garden stakes and wall silhouettes, and return for future annual releases to grow your own timeless collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dirt Road Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Raw","offer_id":49269192589569,"sku":"HS26-STK-8-RAW","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusted","offer_id":49269192622337,"sku":"HS26-STK-8-RST","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6561\/files\/2026_heritage_snowflake_stake.jpg?v=1793817501","url":"https:\/\/thedirtroadgardener.com\/products\/2026-heritage-snowflake-metal-garden-stake","provider":"The Dirt Road Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}