Glowing Snowflakes Craft
Create beautiful glowing snowflakes to brighten your home during winter nights with this easy and fun craft project that the whole family can enjoy.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 roll White or translucent contact paper
- 1 each Scissors For cutting templates
- 1 each Pencil For tracing
- 4 each LED tea light candles Battery-operated for illumination
- 1 each Snowflake templates These can be printables or hand-drawn
- to taste Glitter Optional for added sparkle
- 1 each String or fishing line For hanging the snowflakes
- 1 each Hole punch If you’re hanging them
Instructions
Preparation
- Step 1: Prepare the Templates - Choose or create snowflake templates. Print out or hand-draw various designs on paper. Use your scissors to carefully cut out the templates.
- Step 2: Trace the Shapes - Place your templates on the contact paper. Use a pencil to trace around the snowflakes, creating the outline on the contact paper.
- Step 3: Cut Out the Snowflakes - Cut out the traced shapes from the contact paper. Be precise for clean edges. If using glitter, sprinkle it on the sticky side after cutting out.
Assembly
- Step 4: Create Hanging Snowflakes - If you want to hang the snowflakes, use a hole punch to make a small hole at the top of each design. Thread a piece of string or fishing line through the hole for hanging.
- Step 5: Light Them Up - Place an LED tea light candle underneath each snowflake to illuminate them. Experiment with different placements on windows, mantels, or walls.
- Step 6: Enjoy the Glow - Turn off the main lights and enjoy the captivating glow of your homemade snowflakes!
Notes
Custom Sizes: Adjust the size of your templates to create a mix of small and large snowflakes for added visual interest. Color Choices: Use colored contact paper for a vibrant twist or stick with classic white for a wintery theme. Stenciling: If you want more intricate designs, try stenciling patterns onto the snowflakes before cutting them out. Layering: For added depth, layer two or more snowflakes on top of each other before hanging.