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What would the holidays be without paper snowflakes? Here’s a technique using paper circles to make simple & modern snowflake garlands, ornaments, and more. Gather your kids, grab your scissors, and let’s get started!
How To Make Paper Snowflakes
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What You Need
- Circle notepad, approximately 4 inches (or use a circle punch)
- Scissors
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Step 1
Fold the paper circle in half, mark the middle, and fold the half in 3 parts.
![DIY Paper Snowflake](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/3_snowflake-papercut-cutting-1.jpg)
Step 2
Cut a design.
Try these 6 designs or invent your own!
![DIY Paper Snowflake](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/3_snowflake-papercut-cutting-2.jpg)
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Be sure to make a bunch of them, the more the merrier!
Project Idea #1: Paper Snowflake Ornaments
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What You Need
- Circle notepad, approximately 4 inches, white and color
- Thread
- Glue stick
- Scissors
![DIY Paper Snowflake Ornaments](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/4_snowflake-papercut-ornament-color.jpg)
Fold and cut the snowflakes out of colored paper. Glue the snowflake cutouts to a white circle with thread placed in between.
Project Idea #2: Paper Snowflake Garland
![DIY Paper Snowflake Garland](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/5_snowflake-papercut-ornament.jpg)
What You Need
- Snowflake cutout
- Thread
- Stickers
- Scissors
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Lay out a line of the snowflake cutouts, fix thread along the top with stickers.
Your Garland is ready!
Project Idea #3: Window Snowflake Decorations
![DIY Paper Snowflake Window Decorations](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/6_snowflake-papercut-with-glue-for-door.jpg)
Use non-permanent glue and make some little dots on the backside.
Have fun with this easy holiday craft!