Are you looking for a winter craft that both children and adults can do with ease? Why not learn how to make a paper plate snowflake? This is a pretty easy craft and does not take too much time to complete. All it takes is a little drawing and cutting, and any additional decorating is optional. You can use this craft to create homemade decorations, pass the time, or just get into the winter season.
This winter craft only takes a few materials, which can easily be found in stores or around the house. You can check grocery stores, craft stores, or stores that sell school or office supplies. Go to the store yourself to pick up the materials or order them off of an official shopping website and have them delivered to your home. Once you have your supplies, you can get started on this fun craft!
Here are the materials and directions on how to make a paper plate snowflake. Some of the steps include a few ideas, so it may be best to read through the directions first and then start on the craft.
Note: This craft does involve the use of scissors, so it is recommended that any children working on this craft have the help and supervision of a trusted adult.
Materials:
White Paper Plate.
Pencil.
Scissors.
Optional Materials:
Colored Pencils or Crayons
Glitter.
Glue.
Strong String.
Hole Puncher.
Directions:
1. This is optional, but you can cut off the rims of the paper plate if you think it would be easier. This depends on what your preference is with this winter craft.
2. Use the pencil to draw out your snowflake design on the paper plate. Drawing out the design in advance will make it easier to cut it out. You can have the tips of the snowflake as close to the edge as you would like.
3. Carefully cut out the design you have drawn on the paper plate.
4. If you would like to decorate it, here are two very simple ideas:
A. Color it with colored pencils or crayons instead of having a plain white snowflake. Two color suggestions would be light blue or light sliver.
B. Add a little glitter to it. You can use glitter glue or place regular glue on your snowflake and sprinkle some glitter over it. Decorate the entire snowflake or just the tips. Two color suggestions would be light blue or light sliver.
If you decide to decorate with glitter, be sure to give the glitter and glue some time to completely dry.
5. When you are done creating your snowflake, you can hang it up as a decoration. Use a hole puncher to punch a hole on one of the snowflake tips. Then tie a piece of string through the hole. Be careful not to punch the hole too close to the edge or tie the string too tightly, or the snowflake may rip. Tie other end of the string to the item you wish to hang your snowflake from. For example, you can tie it to a push pin sticking out of the wall, a door knob, or the railing on your staircase.
As you can see, learning how to make a paper plate snowflake is easy. This craft can be done at home or school classrooms. You can make as many snowflakes as you would like. There is a saying that goes “No two snowflakes are exactly alike”, so keep them different by using several designs, decorations, and even sizes! You can be as creative as you would like while creating your snowflakes. When you are done, you can hang them up and turn your home into a winter wonderland! Children will especially love showing off their homemade snowflakes. You can even save them to use as decorations for the many winter seasons to come. Homemade winter decorations are nice looking and inexpensive.
Whether you are doing this craft alone or with your little one, have fun learning how to make a paper plate snowflake!
