<body><div><p>Create a winter wonderland with these <b>snowflake crafts for kids</b> of all ages.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=415JZ6_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=415JZ6_0wCDZloK00" width="1000" height="1500" ></figure><p>These crafts are the perfect winter activity to entertain kids during the colder months. Whether you’re crafting <b>at home on a snow day or organizing a fun classroom project</b>, these ideas are a wonderful way to celebrate winter while keeping little hands busy and their minds engaged.</p><p>With easy-to-find materials like toilet paper rolls, tissue paper, and yarn, these crafts are both cheap and easy to make.</p><p>From paper craft ideas to pipe cleaner crafts, these projects allow children to create their own unique versions of snowflakes while <b>learning about shapes, patterns, and even a bit of science.</b> </p><p>Not only are snowflake crafts fun, but they also help develop important skills. Many of these projects require <b>fine motor coordination, such as threading beads, cutting shapes, or lacing yarn</b>, which can be particularly beneficial for younger children.</p><p>Plus, some of these crafts can introduce children to educational stuff, like <b>learning about the formation of snowflakes or practicing math and symmetry</b> through their designs. </p><p>They also make beautiful decorations! You can hang them in windows, use them as tree ornaments, or DIY Christmas gift tags. For added winter fun, pair them with these snowflake coloring pages and these winter crafts for kids.</p><p>Grab your craft supplies and scissors, and let it snow with creativity!</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2FWzsQ_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2FWzsQ_0wCDZloK00" width="700" height="467" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> earlylearningideas.com </p><h2>Beaded Snowflakes</h2><p>This is a fun, hands-on craft perfect for helping kids develop fine motor skills and learn basic math concepts. Using pipe cleaners and colorful beads, children can create beautiful snowflakes that can be turned into DIY Christmas ornaments, window decorations, or unique gift tags. This activity blends creativity with essential developmental skills, making it educational and fun.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=12qKuk_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=12qKuk_0wCDZloK00" width="1024" height="576" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> thecraftyclassroom.com </p><h2>Snowflake Art Project</h2><p>This art project is a creative and memorable winter craft, perfect for making unique DIY Christmas cards or decorations. Using bleeding tissue paper on white cardstock, kids can create vibrant, colorful snowflake designs. The process is simple: wet the paper, apply tissue paper circles, let the colors bleed, and assemble the snowflake pieces on dark construction paper. It's a fun, hands-on activity that results in a beautiful keepsake.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1zU61C_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1zU61C_0wCDZloK00" width="1200" height="800" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> www.thebestideasforkids.com </p><h2>Q-tip Snowflake</h2><p>This craft uses simple supplies like cardboard, Q-Tips, paint, and glue. Kids can customize their snowflakes with different colors and designs, making them perfect for ornaments, keepsakes, or gift tags. Suitable for all ages, younger kids can focus on painting and gluing, while older kids can handle cutting and designing. The craft is engaging and fun, with printable designs to create various snowflake patterns.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Cb5d1_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Cb5d1_0wCDZloK00" width="550" height="412" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> www.ourkidthings.com </p><h2>Cardboard Lacing</h2><p>These are a fun way for kids to improve fine motor skills. Using cardboard circles, yarn, and a hole punch, children can lace yarn through slits and holes to create decorative snowflakes. The yarn can be in various winter colors, and the cardboard can be painted or decorated for extra creativity. This craft is easy to set up with basic materials like cardboard, yarn, tape, and scissors, making it perfect for a winter-themed activity.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0KAYTv_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0KAYTv_0wCDZloK00" width="800" height="533" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> livingwellmom.com </p><h2>Salt Crystal Snowflake STEM Activity</h2><p>This is a fun winter STEM activity where kids can craft snowflakes using pipe cleaners and watch salt crystals form over 2-3 days. The snowflakes are suspended in salt water inside jars and left in a sunny spot, allowing crystals to grow on the pipe cleaners. This hands-on project not only creates beautiful decorations but also teaches children about crystal formation and scientific observation. It’s a magical blend of crafting and learning, perfect for curious kids.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0A18lI_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0A18lI_0wCDZloK00" width="750" height="500" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> onelittleproject.com </p><h2>Coffee Filter Snowflakes</h2><p>This one allows kids to experiment with color blending while making beautiful Christmas window decorations. Using coffee filters, washable markers, and water, kids can color and fold the filters to create vibrant snowflake patterns. After the snowflakes are cut, water is dripped onto the filters, causing the colors to blend beautifully. Once dried, these snowflakes can be used as sun catchers, adding a wintery touch to any room.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=07cNUL_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=07cNUL_0wCDZloK00" width="1200" height="800" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> www.thebestideasforkids.com </p><h2>Paper Roll Stamped Snowflake</h2><p>With this craft, kids can turn toilet paper rolls into snowflake stamps. By folding and dipping the paper rolls in white paint, they can stamp snowflake patterns onto colored paper. The project encourages experimentation with different shapes. Adding a sprinkle of glitter adds a festive touch to this art project. It is a great way to recycle household items while making winter decor.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=14p9xF_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=14p9xF_0wCDZloK00" width="1200" height="899" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> kidsactivityzone.com </p><h2>Suncatcher Craft</h2><p>This is a quick and colorful winter craft for kids. Using tissue paper, blue paper, and contact paper, children can create vibrant suncatchers that look beautiful in the window. It involves folding paper to cut out unique snowflakes, pressing them onto contact paper, and filling in the spaces with colorful tissue paper squares. It’s a simple, mess-free project perfect for preschoolers and elementary-aged kids!</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3d42mf_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3d42mf_0wCDZloK00" width="600" height="600" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> iheartcraftythings.com </p><h2>Paper Plate Yarn Art</h2><p>This one encourages kids to develop fine motor skills through basic sewing techniques. By poking holes in a paper plate and threading yarn through the holes in a snowflake pattern, children can create colorful and decorative snowflakes. This activity is best suited for elementary-aged kids, as it requires some guidance for younger crafters. The finished snowflakes can be used to create Christmas banners.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2SV8EO_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2SV8EO_0wCDZloK00" width="650" height="433" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> www.thebestideasforkids.com </p><h2>Popsicle Stick Snowflakes</h2><p>By gluing together popsicle sticks in a snowflake shape, children can paint and decorate them using glitter, pom-poms, stickers, and even small bells. This simple project allows for lots of creativity, and these snowflakes make excellent DIY Christmas ornaments or festive decorations around the house. The project is perfect for classrooms or at-home crafting.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3ku2Av_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3ku2Av_0wCDZloK00" width="810" height="450" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> twitchetts.com </p><h2>Pour Painted Winter Art For Kids</h2><p>This art project uses wooden snowflakes and a pour painting technique. Children layer colorful acrylic paints to achieve a marbled effect. By tilting the snowflakes and letting the paint flow over the edges, each snowflake becomes a one-of-a-kind decoration. These can be used as ornaments, gift tags, or DIY Christmas decorations.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3OuO1N_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3OuO1N_0wCDZloK00" width="1200" height="1800" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> www.mommymadethat.com </p><h2>Easy Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes</h2><p>This one transforms simple pipe cleaners into beautiful snowflake ornaments. Kids can twist together various lengths of pipe cleaners to create intricate snowflake patterns. This craft requires minimal supplies—just pipe cleaners, scissors, and a ruler—making it cheap and easy. For added fun, children can customize their snowflakes with beads or glitter. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2JRpw8_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2JRpw8_0wCDZloK00" width="500" height="750" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> www.creeklinehouse.com </p><h2>Paper Snowflakes</h2><p>The paper snowflake tutorial shows how to fold and cut paper to make intricate, six-pointed snowflakes. This simple craft only requires printer paper and scissors. It includes step-by-step instructions on how to fold the paper into a triangle and cut creative notches to achieve lacy, beautiful designs.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0lq3pT_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0lq3pT_0wCDZloK00" width="850" height="567" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> onelittleproject.com </p><h2>Pasta Snowflakes</h2><p>Using uncooked pasta in different shapes, like wagon wheels, penne, and fusilli, you can create unique snowflake designs. Once glued together, the pasta is spray-painted white or decorated with glitter for a festive touch. These snowflakes make beautiful Christmas ornaments or gift toppers.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3a3zYr_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3a3zYr_0wCDZloK00" width="500" height="500" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> littlebinsforlittlehands.com </p><h2>Salt Snowflakes</h2><p>This one combines science and art in a fun winter-themed STEAM activity. Using simple supplies like glue, salt, and watercolor paints, kids can create beautiful, raised salt snowflake designs. As the salt absorbs the watercolor paint, it makes a mesmerizing effect. This project not only sparks creativity but also teaches science about how salt absorbs water. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3ex4Ax_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3ex4Ax_0wCDZloK00" width="680" height="680" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> www.easypeasyandfun.com </p><h2>Tape Resist Snowflake Art</h2><p>The Tape Resist Snowflake Art from Easy Peasy and Fun is a creative and fun winter project ideal for kids. Using tape to form the shape of a snowflake on white paper or canvas, kids can paint over it using various shades of blue. Once the paint dries, the tape is peeled off to reveal a crisp, white snowflake design. This activity allows for plenty of color experimentation and is suitable for all ages, though younger children may need help with taping​.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0HV1St_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0HV1St_0wCDZloK00" width="400" height="400" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> nontoygifts.com </p><h2>Painted Stones</h2><p>This project uses stones, light blue paint, and white puffy paint to create unique snowflake designs. After painting the stones blue, kids can draw snowflakes with a pencil and trace the designs with puffy paint to give them a textured, wintry look. These stones can be used for decoration or as fun, tactile pieces for play.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Gsfrw_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Gsfrw_0wCDZloK00" width="550" height="733" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> www.ourkidthings.com </p><h2>Clothespin Snowflakes</h2><p>This fun and festive DIY project turns simple clothespins into beautiful snowflakes. By gluing clothespin halves together in a snowflake shape, kids can create both large and small snowflakes. These are then painted white and decorated with glitter for a shimmering winter look. They make great ornaments and are a creative way to repurpose everyday items​.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0iqp5R_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0iqp5R_0wCDZloK00" width="700" height="933" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> www.ohsosavvymom.com </p><h2>Preschool Paper Strip Craft</h2><p>This simple winter project helps young children develop fine motor skills. Kids use strips of blue cardstock to create a layered snowflake design by gluing the strips together. Then, they use cotton swabs dipped in white tempra paint to add snowflake details. It's an easy craft with minimal mess, perfect for kids aged 3-5.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0j5IzA_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0j5IzA_0wCDZloK00" width="750" height="500" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> onelittleproject.com </p><h2>Glittery Window Clings</h2><p>By using puffy paint and glitter, children can create shimmering snowflake designs on plastic bags or freezer bags, which are then peeled off and used as window decorations. This craft is easy to set up, requires minimal materials, and makes beautiful window clings that can last throughout the winter season.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3p55vS_0wCDZloK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3p55vS_0wCDZloK00" width="735" height="551" ></figure><p><b>Photo Credit:</b> craftingafunlife.com </p><h2>Painting Project for Kids</h2><p>This art project uses basic supplies like canvas, acrylic paint, and a snowflake template to create stunning designs by painting around the stencil. The project encourages creativity, allowing kids to mix different shades of blue and white and even add glitter for an extra festive touch. It's an easy-to-set-up activity perfect for a fun afternoon of crafting​ on a snow day.</p><h2>More Winter Activities for Kids</h2><p><b>Follow me</b> on Pinterest, Facebook, Flipboard, or Instagram</p><p><b>inspiration</b> on <i>crafts, DIY, free printables, and recipes</i>!</p></div></body>

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25 Best Snowflake Crafts for Kids

Create a winter wonderland with these snowflake crafts for kids of all ages. These crafts are the perfect winter activity to entertain kids during the colder months. Whether you’re crafting at home on a snow day or organizing a fun classroom project, these ideas are a wonderful way to celebrate winter while keeping little hands busy and their minds engaged.