Paper snowflakes perfectly capture the magic of winter snowfalls.
And learning how to make them is much easier than you think.
Luckily, you don’t need professional-level craft skills or fancy supplies.
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Grab ordinary printer paper and follow the folds outlined below, and snip your way to pretty DIY decorations.
Once you get the hang of it, be creative with your patterns and experiment with intricate designs.
Fold your paper to make a square.
Marla Christiansen
Then, fold the rectangle into the center, creasing along the edge of the triangle.
Cut a square shape.
Open up the piece of paper and cut off the rectangle.
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You now have a perfect square.
Fold again to create a small triangle.
Fold the triangle into thirds.
Marla Christiansen
Fold the triangle into thirds, being careful to line up the left and right edges of the paper.
Trim off the bottom points by cutting along the horizontal edge.
With the paper still folded, create your paper snowflake design.
Experiment with different shapes, sizes, and styles to create a variety of designs and patterns.
Have fun with it!
Cut carefully along the stencil.
Reveal your final snowflake.
Carefully unfold the paper to reveal your unique paper snowflake.
For even more snowflake ideas to decorate your home, check out thesefestive snowflake craftsperfect to celebrate the season.
