In north Texas this weekend, we are expecting a thrust into winter with ice and sleet. Ice is not my favorite - if we are going to have winter precipitation, I would much rather have light, fluffy snowflakes. Doesn't the thought of snow make you feel nostalgic, happy, excited, and childlike? I'm not talking about the months of snow that my brother and sister in law experience in Iowa- I'm talking first snow. Let's welcome winter and make a cute craft all at the same time!
All you need is newspaper, masking tape and scissors. Get your kids to help you and teach them how to make smaller versions as well!
Step 1 - lay out newspapers and tape together using masking tape. I used three sheets of newspaper high and three wide. I found it worked well to take the three in a row together, then tape my three completed rows together. When you have your newspaper taped together, fold in half on the diagonal and trim to square.
Step 2 - Fold in half on the center line again (see photo above). It should now be folded in quarters.
Step 3 - Fold in half on the center line again (see photo above). It should be folded in eighths now.
Step 4 - This is a photo showing what your snowflake should look like now - folded in eighths.
Step 6 - Cut out your snow flake. This step will probably require adult scissors, though feel free to welcome your kids to try on their own with safety scissors if they are old enough.
And there you have it, a giant paper snowflake! So many possibilities! This one is going in the display case at the school where I teach along with student artwork. Looking for festive ways to bring some Christmas spirit to school. I'd love to see your snowflakes! Feel free to post your photos on the Mama Marcie facebook page :)
20 more days until Christmas!
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