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We've got a classic option, as well as a more impressive 3D style.

The holiday season is the best time of year to DIY, if you ask us. From crochet Christmas stockings to winter-themed crafts for kids, there's no shortage of fun ways to get crafty. One of our favorite options? Snowflake crafts. Here, our crafting experts show you how to make a snowflake in two different ways. Holographic Paper

How to Make Paper Snowflakes - Easy DIY Paper Snowflake Tutorial

Paper snowflakes make great craft ideas for kids (and unique home decorations if you're looking for a wintery feel). You can glue them to your windows, hang them on your walls and even turn them into a snowflake wreath for all of your guests to admire. Follow our simple steps for instructions on how to make regular and 3D paper snowflakes. You can also watch our video for step-by-step visuals.

Tip: Use a low setting to lightly iron your paper snowflakes to smooth out any creases.

Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work. 

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How to Make Paper Snowflakes - Easy DIY Paper Snowflake Tutorial

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