Christmas Craft

Origami Snowflakes

Is there anything more magical than a snowflake? We don’t think so and this origami version is a true classic. Have a go at this super simple, eco friendly, craft activity which makes for a stunningly effective decorative centrepiece. Little crafters will love to get stuck in too.

Create them in various sizes then hang them in the windows, tied with coloured ribbon or as ornaments on your tree. They will give your home a wonderful Nordic inspired look, full of traditional festive charm.

Let’s get started 1.

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Start with a square sheet of paper (not rectangular).

Time to fold.

Fold the piece of paper in half to make a triangle, as shown.

Turn it over and cut along the horizontal edge, snipping off the bottom. Then fold it in half one more time. You will be left with a triangle like this…

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Fold the triangle in half to create a smaller triangle, ensuring that the corners meet, like so.

Use your creative flair to cut out random shapes along each side like so. There’s no right or wrong way to do this. Go straight, curvy - anything goes here. Each snowflake will have its own unique pattern, just like in nature! Remember to supervise any young ones around scissors and use child friendly ones if you can.

You will need

White or brown paper - use recyclable materials or recycled paper such as used wrapping paper.

• Scissors

• Ruler

• Ribbon

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Now divide the triangle into 3 sections, using a ruler for accuracy.

Carefully unfold your piece of paper to reveal your very own design. Now you can go for it and create as many as you like until you have your very own little flurry of snowflakes!

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Fold the left section inwards and then do the same with the right, so that they meet in the middle.

Take a piece of ribbon or string and thread it through one of the existing holes. Tie a knot in the end to secure it and hang to your heart’s content. Experiment with various shapes and sizes for a show stopping winter wonderland scene.