When I was five, I remember watching the weatherman on tv just before Christmas. To the joy of my little kid heart I was informed by said weatherman that indeed we would be having a white Christmas. Of course when I awoke on Christmas morning and looked out the window there was no snow in sight. I swear that our front lawn had even become greener just to spite me. I realized years later that I likely had been watching the weather report for a different area. Regardless, I still get a twinge of envy towards those who get to enjoy a snowy Christmas.
Okay now for the paper snowflakes
The steps for making a paper snowflake are something that for whatever reason I forget every year. So if you're like me, then you will appreciate the instructions below-I've included 3 different ways to fold the paper as well as some examples of how to cut the paper to get specific designs.
Method No. 1
Start with a sheet of paper |
If the paper is not square fold the corner up to create a centre line |
Cut off the excess |
Fold the square in half diagonally |
Now fold in half diagonally again to make a smaller triangle |
This is where it gets tricky. Fold the triangle into thirds. You will probably need to make adjustments |
Your piece of paper should now look like this |
Cut off the two ends. Cut the paper at an angle so that your snowflake will have 6 points |
Use the templates below to create the corresponding classic snowflake designs
Method No. 2
Unlike in method 1, once you have created your square piece of paper fold it in half but not diagonally |
With the folded edge at the bottom, fold the bottom left corner up to the top of the paper |
Repeat with the bottom right corner. This should create a point at the bottom |
Cut off the two ends as in method no.1 |
Cut out your design |
Use the design above to create this snowflake |
Method No. 3
Follow method no. 1 up to where you fold the square piece of paper in half diagonally. Instead of folding in half at this stage, fold the paper into thirds |
Now fold the paper in half |
Cut off the two ends, creating either a straight edge for a circular design or angled edge for a pointed design |
I cut my paper to form a straight edge |
Use the design above to create this lacey design |
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