Cutting paper snowflakes is one of my favorite Christmas/winter traditions--fun for adults and children alike. Probably everyone reading this post has done it a million times, but just in case you haven't, here's a quick tutorial.
I use a jar, mug or small bowl to make circles on a piece of regular paper folded in quarters.
I fold each circle in half three times to make a six-sided snowflake. However, Qorban has been making a lot with me this year, and he prefers the four-sided model (two folds.)
A good starting base is the classic star shape, created by cutting the bottom (curved portion) into a V shape. The folded snowflake is on the right, unfolded is on the left.
For more detail, a smaller V cut in the top portion creates a central star, and an upside down V and parallel lines echo the angles of both stars. Again, the folded snowflake is on the right, unfolded on the left.
Another series of matching triangles continues the "echo" pattern, while a few larger cuts open out the lower part of the snowflake, creating a simple but elegant design.
And there you have it! I'll try to share some of our Christmas 2023 designs soon.
