If you are looking for an easy Christmas craft to make with your kids then why not try to make your own snowflakes? Below we have given you a step-by-step guide on how to make these super simple, yet effective snowflakes – using only some cupcake cases and some scissors!
What you will need to make your own Christmas snowflakes craft
To make your own Christmas Snowflakes you will need:
- Cupcake cases (white, silver and blue look best)
- Scissors
- String and silver beads are options to add later for decorative purposes only
How to make your own Christmas snowflakes
Step 1:
Flatten out your cupcake cases.
Step 2:
Fold each cupcake case in half.
Step 3:
Fold them in half again.
Step 4:
Fold them in half one more time.
Step 5:
With each cupcake, cut out small semi-circles on the edges or any other cut outs you may like. Remember not to cut the point (as that is where it all needs to join) or along the complete fold. Have a play with different designs. After all, no two snowflakes are the same! Below are examples of the cuts we made to create our four snowflakes.
And there you have it. Four beautiful snowflakes ready to be hung up and displayed! These look amazing on your windows or hanging from your tree.
10 things to do with your snowflakes
- Hang them from your Christmas Tree.
- Hang them on a rounded coat hanger over your front door like a wreath
- Thread them on cotton for an awesome alternative to tinsel
- Sprinkle them over your Brisbane Kids on Christmas Day
- Sprinkle them around Santas plate of cookies for a reminder of a visitor from the North Pole
- Put your child’s name and year on them and gift them in cards to relatives
- Sprinkle them on your Christmas Lunch/Dinner Table
- Use them as name tags on presents
- Use them as place names at your table
- Just enjoy them!
Christmas is really about family and craft offers a wonderful way of being present with your children, which is about a million times more important than the presents you will give them. If you enjoyed making these you may also want to try the following Christmas Craft ideas.
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