Paper Snowflakes for the Whole Family

Here's a very nice idea for decking the halls this holiday season... creator and author Robert P. Kelley messaged me to introduce his three new books that feature cut paper snowflake templates. Before you think, "I already know how to do that", let me say he has fine-tuned the process so children as young as three will be thrilled with the results of their handiwork. And by the same token, snowflake cutting can be just as satisfying at age 103!

 

Robert's first four books about paper snowflakes sold over 1,300,000 copies in the 1990s. These new titles reinvent the genre with attractive templates organized by progressive levels of paper folding and cutting. Each folding pattern builds on the previous one. 

 

All of the newest books are available on Amazon:

 

Paper Snowflakes For the Whole Family 108 templates for ages 3 to 103; photocopy the pages; hardcover or paperback.

 

Paper Snowflakes For Kids! 52 templates; photocopy the pages; paperback.

 

Paper Snowflakes Made EZ PZ 26 templates; remove pages, fold, and cut out; paperback.

 

 

The process is easy... photocopy or trace the template (so the book pages can be used again and again), fold, and cut. Whether you're decorating for a December wedding or just want a minimally messy craft to do with the family, you're bound to enjoy the results of your efforts. Here's a great little video with examples to show how it's done.

 

 

 

Suspend a winter wonderland from the ceiling, tape them on your windows, or string as a garland to bring the outdoors in all season long.

 

Don't be deterred because the books are self-published. Robert sent me a copy of Paper Snowflakes For the Whole Family, so having seen it firsthand, I can assure you it is a professional, high-quality, and well-written book. As I said to him, Great timing as this is when people are looking for gift ideas.... and what fab presents these books would make. 

 

Who wouldn't enjoy a relaxing project on a cold winter evening? There are quite a few heart designs... make Valentine decorations!

 

 

 

Whether you have children or grandchildren, they'll get caught up in the fun of folding, cutting, and decorating. Older kids may enjoy applying a bit of bling... these stick-on crystals make for a glam blizzard. 

 

 

The simplest patterns will help preschoolers develop finger dexterity while getting used to scissor cutting.

 

 

While a flurry of all-white snowflakes is undeniably elegant, Robert suggests that children will be drawn to jazzy Astrobrights Colored Paper, examples of which you can see in some of these photos... he sent me quite a few sample snowflakes.

 

 

 

He also recommends Fiskars scissors. This set of three pairs with a softgrip would be nice for adults, teens, and older children. Judging by positive reviews, very young children will enjoy this pair.

 

Here's a full sample page so you can see the simplicity of the instructions:

U.S. GIVEAWAY! [ENDED]

 

Because I don't have young children or grandchildren in my family at this time, I'd love to send the autographed book and snowflake samples that Robert sent to me to one of you. 

 

Deck the halls with paper snowflakes!

 

 

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this blog post along with your email address. I'll use random dot org to choose a winner this weekend and will notify the lucky recipient. Good luck!

 

If you'd like a taste of Robert's designs, he has an Etsy shop where you can purchase 12 instant download, printable snowflake templates at a very reasonable cost.

Congratulations to the winner, Cindy LaFreniere!

 

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