16.12.10

CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE DAY SIXTEEN

I've never actually learned how to fold the paper to make a snowflake.  As I kid I would just haphazardly fold the paper into some flattened ball and make cuts.  Sometimes it worked okay and sometimes it didn't.  That was part of the fun for me.  But after a while, I wanted actual snowflake lookalikes.

The other day, I saw a tutorial on one of my favorite blogs (click) on how to make 5 pointed snowflakes.  The pictures of the red snowflakes, strung up and looking happy, inspired me to give it a try.

My first one turned out, but the rest I kind of messed up.  I thought I was folding correctly, but they all turned out lopsided... Still, it was fun.  I chatted with my sister and brother in law as I cut, it was so nice to have them over for a bit.  (They came from out of town).




I only made a few, and just used paper that had been at arms length.  But, I think I will add more to the wall over the holidays, maybe even get some holiday colors up there.  These are really fun to make! 

I will encourage the kids add some of their own...I need to quit starting projects until after they go to bed.

2 comments:

Katie said...

Those are so beautiful! I just downloaded the instructions to print and make some for myself. Fun.

cristie said...

i too saw these a couple of days ago and thought it would be fun to create...but, i really think your colors and cuts are magic.

it's been fun to see your Christmas projects. xox