Snowflake With Personality

crayola supplies

Crayons
Glue Sticks
Glitter Glue
Total Tools™ Ultimate Cutter™

household supplies

recycled newspaper
Party Express paper plates
ribbon

Why

Creative scissors work and fun faces make these whimsical snowflakes wonderful winter window decorations.

Steps

1. Fold two stacked paper plates in half. Use Crayola® Total Tools™ Ultimate Cutter™ to cut through both folded paper plates to make a snowflake shape. Make snowflake arms that go in and out or zigzag. Leave an uncut area in the middle along the fold for the snowflake's face.
2. Unfold plates. Use Crayola Crayons to draw fun faces on the fronts of the plates. Make funny eyes, expressive mouths, and other details to show your snowflake friend's personality.
3. Lay snowflakes flat on newspaper. Outline the snowflakes with Crayola Glitter Glue. Dry.
4. Glue snowflakes back to back by drawing a line down the middle of the back of each face with a Crayola Glue Stick. Dry.
5. Glue a long ribbon to the top of the snowflake so you can hang it in a window. Glue small bits of ribbon to the ends of each arm to add movement.

When & Where

"This was just the project when school was cancelled due to a snowstorm. Every window has a different snowflake!"
- Sharon L., mom of ages 7 and 10.

"My daughter and her friends made these snowflakes and then wrote storybooks about their adventures."
- Pam D., mom of 8-year-old.

Interesting Info

No two snowflakes are alike. Each one's look depends on the temperature and amount of water vapor in the cloud from which the snowflake came. Snowflakes grow quicker and larger in humid air. They are smaller in very cold, dry air.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— 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.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Windows—Be sure windows are securely closed and locked before decorating. An adult must closely supervise the activity.