Make a snowflake Christmas card
November 15, 2011 5:14 pm craft techniques
This snowflake card is really easy to make and enjoyable too. I used a technique that I remember from my school days to create the snowflake shapes. You can use whatever type of paper you like, but make sure its not too thick so that you can fold it.
Embellish the snowflakes with crystals and star shapes in contrasting colours to finish.
Children should be supervised by adults, if they want to make this project.
Where can I buy art and craft materials?
Dick Blick Art Materials sell a vast range of art materials. It is an art supplies company that is based in the US.
If you order over a certain amount, shipping can be free within the US, conditions apply. Orders placed from outside the US will have a different shipping charge and may be subject to import duties. (Click on the shipping information link at the bottom of the page on Dick Blick Art Materials for details.)
You can also buy craft materials from ScrapbookingAlley.com, who are also based in the US.
If you are based in the UK, Hobbycraft is a good place to buy very similar art and craft materials.
How to create a snowflake greetings card, step-by-step
You will need:
- papers of your choice
- craft knife or scissors
- glue or craft stick
- crystals
Finished snowflake card
This is a very simple Christmas or winter time card embellished with glittery paper snowflakes.
Step 1
First of all fold a piece of card and cut it with a craft knife on a cutting mat to the required size.
Step 2
To decorate the card, make paper snowflakes. Choose a paper that is easy to fold. Here I am demonstrating with ordinary white paper. Draw around a round object onto the paper.
Step 3
Cut out the circle and fold in half.
Step 4
Fold the paper circle again into quarters.
Step 5
And finally fold the paper circle again, until it looks like this.
Step 6
Cut out shapes along the edge of the folded paper.
Step 7
Unfold the paper and see what the snowflake looks like. Experiment and see which shapes you like best, before adding them to the card. Embellish the snowflakes with crystals or star shapes and stick them onto your folded card.
Hina Rabbani :
Date: November 18, 2011 @ 2:08 pm
you have made a nice but
if you would show how to make it on a video like how to make the beautiful winter stars it would be more easier to understand .
and thanks very much for your idea .
Hina Rabbani :
Date: November 18, 2011 @ 2:22 pm
i didnt understand only one thing
if we fold the paper some markings will appear but that didnt appear on the card you made?could you explain how you did it?
And thanks for that
Diane :
Date: November 19, 2011 @ 12:17 am
I’ve added a video. You could also subscribe to my You Tube channel to receive updates of any new videos. Thanks for your feedback. Diane
Diane :
Date: November 19, 2011 @ 12:19 am
Good question. If you don’t want the lines, you can use white paper to make a template and draw around it. But this takes longer and is more fiddly. It’s up to you how much time you want to spend on making it.
Ella Paloso :
Date: December 5, 2011 @ 5:24 am
I love making these. i’m 8 years old and at school me and my friends make a snow flake card whenever its christmas. so thank you diane ashmore!!!!
Diane :
Date: December 5, 2011 @ 2:37 pm
Thanks so much for your feedback and I’m really glad that you enjoyed making them as much as I do. Diane