How to Make Paper Snowflakes + Free Snowflake Patterns
Last updated: December 18, 2024 by the Homemade Gifts Team
One of my favorite things about winter is snow. Even if that’s not you, you can still pretend by making your very own personalized snowflakes. I might yearn for the powdery stuff, but some people prefer a warmer paper version. Whether you’re a snow-lover like me or not, you can learn how to make paper snowflakes with our step-by-step tutorial and brilliant free printable snowflake templates!
Discover a flurry of free printable snowflake templates, ensuring you can snip and snap your way to the perfect frosty creation in no time. Whether you're decorating for the festive season or just looking for a cozy craft project, our 26 free paper snowflake templates offer a touch of snowy holiday magic for everyone. Keep reading to learn how to make paper snowflakes! ❄️✂️
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1. Step-by-Step How to Make Paper Snowflakes Tutorial
2. Paper Snowflake Templates to Print
How to Make Paper Snowflakes
First you'll need to print out one of our free printable patterns. Then cut out the square with the snowflake guide template on it. Now you're ready to fold, cut, and reveal a beautiful snowflake. ❄️
Step 1. Fold along the diagonal line. Keep your paper snowflake template facing upward, and fold the paper behind.
Step 2. Fold along the line shown. Keep your snowflake template facing upward, and fold the paper to the back.
Step 3. Fold along the edge of the pattern along the line shown, folding the paper to the back.
Step 4. Fold along the other edge of the pattern along the line shown, folding the paper to the back.
Step 5. Cut out the snowflake pattern along the solid lines, cutting away the gray paper.
Step 6. Carefully unfold to reveal your completed snowflake ❄️
Paper Snowflake Templates to Print
Enjoy our wide range of printable snowflakes! Once you discover the one that freezes you in your tracks, click to view and print the PDF paper snowflake template. Next, follow our step-by-step instructionsfor how to make paper snowflakes, and you'll snip and snap your way to your very own frosty masterpiece in a flurry!
As you immerse yourself in snowflake-making, why not brighten the mood with some wintertime chuckles from our Christmas Jokes, Snow Puns, and Winter Jokes for Kids?
Paper Snowflake Template FAQs
Now that you have your printable snowflakes, you may find you have a few questions. While we did our best to provide instructions for how to make paper snowflakes, if you still have a few queries, read on to see if we answer them here.
What Are Paper Snowflakes Called?
Many of us just call them paper snowflakes, but there is actually a term for folding and cutting paper like you would when you use a paper snowflake template: Kirigami. It’s a lot like origami, except that it involves cutting the paper as well as folding it. You can make a lot more than paper snowflakes with kirigami, so if this interests you, dive in and learn about all the cool shapes you can construct!
How Many Times Do I Fold the Paper to Make a Paper Snowflake?
That depends on the specific paper snowflake template you’re using. You might make a couple folds or a dozen. It really depends on how complex the snowflake template is and what you want out of the end result. With our how to make paper snowflakes guide, we will help you know exactly how many times to fold the paper and just where to cut it.
How Do I Make a Simple Paper Snowflake?
You can follow our how to make paper snowflakes guide or use any of our printable snowflakes templates to make a simple paper snowflake. However, you can also just start folding and cutting and see what happens! If you just want a simple paper snowflake, you can fold a piece of paper a few times and start cutting designs into it. There’s no harm in experimenting to see what happens! You might find you come up with more complex designs than you thought you could!
Can I Make Realistic Paper Snowflakes?
Yes, it’s definitely possible to use a snowflake template to make a paper snowflake that mimics the real thing. A lot of our templates can help you do this. This does typically involve more intricate designs, so don’t get frustrated if it doesn’t work out the first time. You can always try again!
Why Do My Paper Snowflakes Keep Falling Apart?
You may have cut too much away during the process if your paper snowflakes keep falling apart. You will see in our guide for how to make paper snowflakes that you need to leave enough paper uncut for the snowflake to stay intact. You can try taping your paper snowflakes back together if it broke. You could also staple them if they’re a bit fragile in places.
Snowflake Coloring Pages
Searching for more printable snowflake projects? You'll find lots of beautiful snowflakes on our snowflake coloring page. Dive into our chilly collection of free printable paper snowflakes - from blank canvases begging for your creative touch, to paper snowflake masterpieces just waiting to be brought to life with color!
Free Printable Christmas Wish List Templates
Step into a world of festive magic with our collection of free printable Christmas wish list templates! Whether you're a kid eagerly awaiting Santa's visit or a teen with a dream list, our templates are just what you need to make your holiday wishes known. 🎄✨
More Free Templates and Printables
We hope you liked our paper snowflake template tutorials and free printable snowflake patterns. For more fun holiday activity ideas, check out these other free templates and coloring pages.
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