Today I have a fantastic winter craft to make with the little ones. It's a basic and simple snowflake craft which I'm sure the kids will really love.
This winter craft snowflake ornament is super easy to make and is a great Christmas preschool craft idea for the kids. We have a free downloadable snowflake template to make it easy and you will love making these with the children!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Magical Winter Vibes: Creates a whimsical, frosty feeling that's perfect for adding some seasonal sparkle to your home or classroom.
- Easy to Make: With simple materials and steps, even the littlest crafters can join in on the fun.
- Festive & Fun: Great for decorating windows, walls, or even hanging from the ceiling to create a winter wonderland.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Printer for your snowflake template
- Pencil
- Scissors
- White Glue
- White Paint and any other colours you wish to use
- Glitter Silver and any other colours you wish to use
- Festive ribbon
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🖌️ How To Make a Snowflake Decoration
Begin by downloading and printing off your snowflake template.
- Step 1: Cut out your template and use this to draw snowflakes onto your cardboard. The next step is to cut out the snowflakes using your scissors. This can be a great craft idea for kids or adults. If you have kids with you then why not use it as an opportunity to promote fine motor skills by having the children cut out their own snowflakes.
- Step 2: Hand eye co-ordination is an important skill for kids to develop and activities and crafts that encourage fine motor skills are great to make at home or in a Nursery school setting.
- Step 3: Select your paint and add the corresponding glitter colour mixing well. This will make the paint glittery!
- Step 4: Paint the snowflakes using the paint colour of your choice. We chose to use white paint and silver glitter then made some blue Snowflakes with blue paint and blue glitter.
- Step 5: Once the snowflake ornaments are dry, you can glue the pieces together.
- Step 6: Finally glue a ribbon loop into the back of each snowflake decoration so they are easy to hang on your Christmas tree.
Your snowflakes are now ready.
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💡 Pro Tip: Laminate your paper snowflakes to make them more durable and reusable for future winter seasons.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Use a Template: Use a snowflake template to ensure symmetrical and intricate designs, making the cutting process easier and more precise.
- Layer Different Materials: Combine various materials like paper, felt, and glitter to add depth and texture to your snowflake decorations.
- Incorporate Natural Elements: Add natural elements such as twigs or pinecones to your snowflake designs for a rustic and wintery feel.
- Experiment with Sizes: Create snowflakes in various sizes to add visual interest and dimension when displaying them together.
- Add a Pop of Color: Use colored paper or paint to give your snowflakes a unique twist, deviating from the traditional white.
- Hang with Invisible Thread: Use clear fishing line or invisible thread to hang your snowflakes, creating a floating effect.
💭 FAQs
Snowflakes symbolize purity and individuality in various cultures, often representing the uniqueness of each person and the beauty of winter.
Engaging in snowflake crafts involves cutting and decorating, which helps children develop hand-eye coordination and precision.
Download Printable
Get your free Winter Craft Snowflake Template here!
Winter Craft Snowflake Decoration For Kids
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Printer for your snowflake template
- Pencil
- White Glue
- White Paint and any other colours you wish to use
- Glitter Silver and any other colours you wish to use
- Festive ribbon
Instructions
- Begin by downloading and printing off your snowflake template.
- Cut out your template and use this to draw snowflakes onto your cardboard.
- The next step is to cut out the snowflakes using your scissors. This can be a great craft idea for kids or adults. If you have kids with you then why not use it as an opportunity to promote fine mototr skills by having the children cut out their own snowflakes.
- Hand eye co-ordination is an important skill for kids to develop and activities and crafts that encourage fine motor skills are great to make at home or in a Nursery school setting.
- Select your paint and add the corresponding glitter colour mixing well. This will make the paint glittery!
- Paint the snowflakes using the paint colour of your choice.
- We chose to use white paint and silver glitter then made some blue Snowflakes with blue paint and blue glitter.
- Once the snowflake ornaments are dry, you can glue the pieces together.
- Finally, glue a ribbon loop into the back of each snowflake decoration so they are easy to hang on your Christmas tree.
- Your snowflakes are now ready.
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Hi there, just wondering how I can download the Snowflake template. Is there a link, I can click on?
Hello...I can't find the snowflake template anywhere. Sorry - could you please email me 🙂