







If you love making paper snowflakes for the holidays and you either want to let your fandom flag fly or you are simply tired of the same kinds of designs, I've created some special snowflake templates including Bill Cipher, Rainbow Dash's cutie mark, the Crystal Gems' gem forms, and a Temmie Flake*. To download the templates, just right-click the image and select "Save as." Print them out and follow both the instructions on the sheets and the Helpful Hints below.





This is my first craft tutorial of many to come, so here's how things will work:

Things that are extremely important that you absolutely must remember will be written in red . Recommended products will be emboldened, and the places where you can get them are (italicized in parentheses). The recommended products are not essential unless they're written in red. There may be other products you can use and other places to get necessary products, but I'll only be talking about things and places that I know of myself. Take note that sometimes I may recommend products that I haven't used yet, but in that case it's usually generally known that they're useful, and I will never recommend an absolutely essential product that I haven't used (in fact, they'll probably just be optional.) Additionally, I'm just going to assume that Amazon is a given so I won't recommend them as a place to shop unless it's the only place I know of where you can find it (for example, Mr. Super Clear, the bread-and-butter sealing spray for doll artists, is only available in North America on Amazon.)





This Bill Cipher snowflake was inspired by paper_faces on Reddit and their 3-D printed ornament. https://www.reddit.com/r/gravityfalls/comments/5fq9mw/i_made_a_bill_cipher_tree_ornament_thought_it/





*WARNING: I do NOT recommend making the Temmie Flake. It is very difficult because of the tiny details and how it rips very easily, even with a new, sharp knife blade. Even I had lots of trouble with it. I'm only including it here so you can see what it looks like, but if you're an experienced papercrafter, you can give it a try if you want.

Helpful Hints:

Please read all instructions and hints before beginning . It really does help. (And yes, you actually do need to read them.)

The template was made a very pale color so that you can hang up the snowflake without the guidelines being too visible. Your printer will make the image lighter or darker. If it is too light for you to see or too dark, adjust the colors by lowering or heightening the saturation in any photo editing app. Almost all modern computers and phones will have an app/ program built in that allows you to adjust color levels.

I drew these by hand, so they're not perfect. Your printer may also slightly offset the image. Use your own judgement to make sure everything is as neat as possible.

You must use a craft knife with a brand-new blade. Using a knife allows you to get into the enclosed areas, and using a brand-new blade makes it safer and easier. Please ask an adult to help you if you are young.

You may find that the knife did not penetrate all the layers. If so, unfold the snowflake and follow any indentations the knife may have made on the uncut areas. Sometimes, the knife will even make the work surface transfer a mark and you will be able to follow that. If all else fails, go back over where you cut and press harder, making sure to be careful.

If there are any tears, use a tiny amount of fast-drying glue to repair them. Tape will be too bulky.

You can save them for future holidays by sealing them. To do this, press them flat with a heavy book and then hang them from a tree branch or anything like that that is outdoors on a day that is not too cold, not windy, and not humid. (If a day like that will not occur where you live for several months, just put them in a file folder and store them on a bookshelf in a dry place.) Seal using flexible clear spray sealant like Krylon Matte Finish (available at Walmart and home improvement stores) or even Mr. Super Clear (available on Amazon in limited quantities.) You can even use Krylon Glitter Spray (Available at Walmart, craft stores and some home improvement stores) to make them extra-fun. Do as many coats as you possibly can. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and allow to dry completely. Don't just brush on some Mod Podge; the snowflakes are very delicate and they may stick to your work surface. Once again, ask an adult to help you if necessary.