How to Make Snowflake Suncatchers

Snowflakes glistening like diamonds is a beautiful sight, and so are handmade snowflake suncatchers. Here's how to make them.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cardboard
• Scissors
• Hole punch
• White acrylic paint
• Blue acrylic paint
• Black acrylic paint
• Brushes
• Glitter
• 1/8-inch ribbon
• Water
• Paper towels
• Snowflake pattern
• Pencil
• X-Acto knife
• All purpose glue
• Paper plate
• Carbon paper

1. Trace a snowflake pattern onto the cardboard (see Resources below).

2. Cut out the pattern with scissors and an X-Acto knife.

3. Punch a hole with hole punch at the top of the snowflake.

4. Paint the snowflake, either in white or a light blue color. Allow to dry.

5. Apply a thin coat of glue to one side of the snowflake.

6. While glue is still wet, sprinkle on glitter and gently shake off any excess. Allow to dry.

7. Follow Steps 6 through 8 for the back side of the snowflake.

8. Place a ribbon through the hole and tie a knot.

Tips & Warnings

• These snowflakes can also be used to decorate the Christmas tree.

Resources

• Find snowflake patterns on this site.

[GreenMomma]

on 10/9/2008 I'm saving this one for my favorites. What a great project for the kids! Thanks for sharing! 5*