Why not create some handmade 3d paper snowflakes to hang on the christmas tree.
This three dimensional paper snowflake is a fairly easy christmas crafts for kids.
Some paper cutting and gluing is all that is required.
To make it even easier you may use the 3d paper snowflake templates as a guide.
How to make 3d paper snowflake
Materials needed
- Coloured paper
- scissors
- Glue
Cut out six equal sized squares measuring 12cm by 12cm. The squares could be bigger or smaller as long as they all the same size.
Fold the square in half diagonally.
Fold the triangle in half.
Make four slits and stop 1cm off the edge.
Unfold the paper. Glue together the first pair of flaps by rubbing the glue stick on tips and holding together until stuck
.
Turn the paper over to the other side and then glue the next pair of flaps. Turn over and repeat until all the flaps are glued together.
You have just completed one of six parts of the snowflake. Make the remaining five.
All six finished, now get ready to assemble your paper snowflake.
To assemble your snowflake, glue the top of each snowflake arm to the next.
Then glue the sides together. Stick together one by one until all six have been stuck together.
Assembly complete.
Decorate your paper snowflake even further by gluing sparkly stones to it.
All done!
3d Paper Snowflake Template
Print out this 3d snowflake template you can use when making your paper snowflakes
Want more Christmas crafts, a christmas wreath, folded paper christmas tree or this Santa pop up card