It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the to-do that is caused by the December holidays, so today the Arrive Watertower Blog is taking our readers back to something simple — snowflakes! Decorate your apartment with an array of snowflakes, just the thing to introduce some wintertime fun to your sun-filled life. Today we’ve got tips and directions for making a variety of styles of snowflakes, so pull out the scissors and paper and you’ll be set to celebrate Make a Paper Snowflake Day on December 27th (or well before) here in Eden Prairie, MN.
How to Make 6-Pointed Paper Snowflakes from Instructables
If you’re a little rusty when it comes to making paper snowflakes, this clear, concise tutorial with photos will help you create beautiful snowflakes in 11 illustrated steps. It all begins with a square of paper and a pair of scissors.
Nine Snowflake Patterns from Fun and Facts with Kids
This post offers nine different patterns for you to create. Try your hand at the Flying M, Stars and Diamonds, Acorns and Hearts, and more!
3D Paper Snowflakes from Wikihow
These snowflakes take the fold, cut, and unfold concept a step further. With a little more work, you can have a 3D masterpiece. Make some of various sizes to hang in your windows or from the ceiling.
Clothespin Snowflakes from Stephanie Lynn
These snowflakes bring an old-fashioned feel to holiday decorating. They can be made as a plain and simple ornament, or you can add glitter, feathers, or other bits and pieces to jazz them up. Use them as gift toppers, tree ornaments, or even wall hangers.
Lace Snowflakes from Aunt Peaches
Lace is lovely to look at, but we don’t often get out grandma’s lace tablecloth for everyday use, so perhaps it’s time to use it as the basis for a family heirloom. This blog teaches you how to make beautiful snowflakes from lace (get yours from a thrift shop if you can’t bear to cut up a tablecloth!).
How long has it been since you made snowflakes? Which type did you opt to make? Let us know in the comments. Happy holidays to everyone in our apartment community!
