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How to make a paper snowflake
Learn how to make an easy paper snowflake as a fun Christmas project with the kids – simply follow our step-by-step instructions for a perfect result.
You only need paper, scissors and a sprinkle of festive spirit for this super easy activity! Making paper snowflakes is a great project for all ages – younger kids can use safe scissors and a bigger piece of paper to make it easier, whereas older kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy the challenge of making an intricate design. Best of all, every snowflake is unique – so you can be as creative as you like.
For more fun ideas, try our top 5 Christmas crafts for kids.
How to make a paper snowflake
Makes one snowflake
Prep 10 mins
You will need
• A square piece of paper (if using A4 paper, simply fold the bottom of the paper upwards into a triangle and cut away the excess)
• Scissors
Step one
Fold a square piece of paper into a triangle, as shown below.
More like this
![Piece of paper on table Piece of paper on table](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2020/08/1._snowflake-14e5a1b.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,350)
Step two
Fold the triangle in half again, to make a smaller triangle.
![fold triangle in half again fold triangle in half again](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2020/08/2._snowflake-56f3a2a.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,350)
Step three
Fold over the right hand side of the triangle so that you are folding into thirds.
![fold into thirds fold into thirds](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2020/08/3._snowflake-3dd5d05.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,350)
Step four
Turn the paper over.
![Turn the paper over Turn the paper over](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2020/08/4._snowflake-4d25ab9.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,350)
Step five
Repeat the fold as you did for step three, this time on the other side.
![Step five, fold into thirds Step five, fold into thirds](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2020/08/5._snowflake-45937e7.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,350)
Step six
Use scissors to cut straight across the top, as shown, so that you are left with a thin folded triangle.
![Step six cut across top Step six cut across top](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2020/08/6._snowflake-e25b5a6.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,350)
Step seven
Now you can cut any shape into the folded snowflake, being careful not to make any cuts that go all the way across (this will break your snowflake).
![step seven cutting shapes step seven cutting shapes](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2020/08/7._snowflake-f041a07.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,350)
Step eight
When you’re happy with your shapes, unfold your snowflake to reveal your finished design!
![Step eight unfold snowflake Step eight unfold snowflake](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2020/08/8._snowflake-c0d8574.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,350)
Looking for more festive craft projects? Try these guides…
How to make fake snow
Top 5 Christmas crafts for kids
How to make a snow globe
How to make a hot chocolate cone
How to make salt dough decorations
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Tell us what festive fun you have planned this year in the comments below…