Mini Snowflake Window Hanger

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Why

Make an amazing snowflake--one that won’t melt! Use Crayola Squeezables™ 3-D Paint to craft a glittery wooden window decoration.

Steps

  1. 1. Color a wood snowflake or any cutout shape with Crayola Washable Markers on both sides.
  2. 2. Use Crayola Squeezables™ 3-D Paint in glitter colors to decorate one side of the snowflake. Air-dry for about an hour.
  3. 3. Turn over the snowflake and paint details on the other side. Air-dry.
  4. 4. With Crayola Scissors, cut ribbon or yarn. Thread it through a snowflake opening and tie a knot for hanging.

When & Where

"Children love working with the Squeezables 3-D Paint—and there’s nothing to clean up! I carry the tubes with me on every job with older kids."
- Marissa D., teenage babysitter.

"This was a fun craft to do on a snow day. We decorated snowflakes and hung them in our windows to celebrate a day off! "
- Barbara L., parent of ages 9 and 11.

Interesting Info

The largest snowflakes recorded so far fell in the U.S. state of Montana. The snowflakes were 15 inches (38 cm) in diameter.

Safety Guidelines

Squeezables® 3-D Paint— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points

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