Utilizing items that you most likely already have lying around your home, gather the family to make these beautiful snowflake suncatchers.
Here’s what you will need:
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Scissors
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A sheet of paper for each snowflake you would like to make
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Assorted colors of tissue paper
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Clear contact paper or Press’n Seal wrap
Making your snowflake
- Fold one corner of your sheet of paper to the opposite side of the page to form a triangle.
- Cut the excess strip of paper from the top of the triangle.
- Fold your triangle in half to form another triangle.
- Fold one side of your triangle toward the middle to form a point at the bottom, and then fold the other side of your triangle to overlap it.
- Cut the top of your newly formed triangle to remove the points.
- Now the real fun begins! Cut shapes out of the folded paper to create your own unique design.
- Unfold to reveal your beautiful snowflake!
Transforming your snowflake into a suncatcher
- Cut your tissue paper selections into small squares.
- Grab your snowflake and press it onto your clear contact paper or Press’n Seal wrap.
- Now fill in the empty spaces of the snowflake with your tissue paper squares.
- Upon completion, cover the tissue paper side of your snowflake with another piece of clear contact paper or Press’n Seal wrap.
- Cut around the edge of your snowflake to remove the excess sealant.
You have now successfully completed your snowflake suncatcher! Hold them up to the light or hang them on the window to fully enjoy your beautiful creation. If you try this DIY, tag us on social media so we can reshare your cool craft!
To view the article in the online 2023 Winter Partners Magazine, click here.
