How to make a paper snowflake
Learn how to make an easy paper snowflake as a fun Christmas project with the kids – simply follow our step-by-step instructions for a perfect result.
You only need paper, scissors and a sprinkle of festive spirit for this super easy activity! Making paper snowflakes is a great project for all ages – younger kids can use safe scissors and a bigger piece of paper to make it easier, whereas older kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy the challenge of making an intricate design. Best of all, every snowflake is unique – so you can be as creative as you like.
For more fun ideas, try our top 5 Christmas crafts for kids.
How to make a paper snowflake
Makes one snowflake
Prep 10 mins
You will need
• A square piece of paper (if using A4 paper, simply fold the bottom of the paper upwards into a triangle and cut away the excess)
• Scissors
Step one
Fold a square piece of paper into a triangle, as shown below.
Step two
Fold the triangle in half again, to make a smaller triangle.
Step three
Fold over the right hand side of the triangle so that you are folding into thirds.
Step four
Turn the paper over.
Step five
Repeat the fold as you did for step three, this time on the other side.
Step six
Use scissors to cut straight across the top, as shown, so that you are left with a thin folded triangle.
Step seven
Now you can cut any shape into the folded snowflake, being careful not to make any cuts that go all the way across (this will break your snowflake).
Step eight
When you’re happy with your shapes, unfold your snowflake to reveal your finished design!
Looking for more festive craft projects? Try these guides…
How to make fake snow
Top 5 Christmas crafts for kids
How to make a snow globe
How to make a hot chocolate cone
How to make salt dough decorations
How to make a bath bomb
Tell us what festive fun you have planned this year in the comments below…