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Paper · Christmas · Seniors

Big paper snowflakes

Large, lacy snowflakes cut from folded paper, a winter classic that's fun to unfold and never looks the same twice.

Big paper snowflakes
LevelBeginner
AgesWith grandkids ages 5 and up
Time30 minutes
Cost$0 to $5

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Give younger grandkids rounded safety scissors.

  1. Step 1: Make a square
    1

    Make a square

    Fold one corner of the paper down to the other side to make a triangle. Cut off the strip at the bottom.

  2. Step 2: Fold to a triangle
    2

    Fold to a triangle

    Fold the triangle in half again to make a smaller triangle.

  3. Step 3: Fold in thirds
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    Fold in thirds

    Fold the left side over, then the right side, like closing a pamphlet. Trim the uneven bottom.

  4. Step 4: Cut the shapes
    4

    Cut the shapes

    Snip triangles, curves and notches along both folded edges.

  5. Step 5: Open it slowly
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    Open it slowly

    Unfold carefully. Every snip shows up 6 times.

  6. Step 6: Hang it up
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    Hang it up

    Tape it to a window or hang it from thread.

Edie's tip

Coffee filters are thin and round already, so they take fewer folds and much less hand strength to cut.

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