How to Make Paper Snowflakes (Free Printable Templates!)
Last updated: January 27, 2026 by the Homemade Gifts Team
Have you ever wondered how to make a paper snowflake? It’s way easier than you might think. Every Christmas I love to create decorations with my children. But I used to be intimidated by the amazing handmade paper snowflake designs that I would see on the Internet. Then, after a little research, I figured out how to cut a snowflake out of paper myself. It's all about how you fold it!
To share the joy of snowflake craft, we're created a whole bunch of paper snowflake templates that you can print and cut out. You can create a paper snowflake without a template, but it takes some trial and error to get a great result. The beauty of using templates is that you'll easily create a huge variety of amazing snowflake patterns without frustration. This is especially helpful when working with children.
Cutting Your Paper Snowflake
I’ve provided instructions below and a short video paper snowflake tutorial on folding your paper snowflake template. I hope you enjoy these just as much as I’ve enjoyed making them!
Step 1
Snowflakes are very simple to make. You'll need: paper, scissors, and a printer for your template.
Select and print out your chosen snowflake pattern from our gallery below. Then, begin by cutting out the main square.
Step 2
Fold the paper in half along the diagonal line, and place the triangle with the snowflake pattern showing at the top.
Step 3
Fold this triangle in half to make a smaller triangle. Once again, have the snowflake pattern face-up.
Step 4
Fold one of the diagonal lines backward.
Step 5
Turn the paper over to see the snowflake pattern. Then fold the other diagonal line backward.
Step 6
Cutting along the solid lines, completely cutting away the gray shaded area. Don't worry, just go slowly and carefully. Paper snowflakes so cheap to print, there’s no harm in printing lots of different templates and practicising your cutting skills!
Step 7
Now we’ve reached the final and most exciting part. Carefully unfold the shape to reveal your completed paper snowflake pattern!
Paper Snowflake Patterns to Print
Here is our collection of gorgeous paper snowflake templates for you to print and use at home or in the classroom.
These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.
Snowflake Craft Ideas
There are just SO many different ways you can use our paper snowflake templates. We've made a list of just a few fun crafty ideas to enjoy with your children.
- Dangling snowflakes from the ceiling at different heights.
- Making snowflake Christmas tree ornaments.
- Turning them into window displays (by taping or hang them with fishing line).
- Decorating with oversized wall features made from many snowflakes.
- Gluing snowflakes onto colored backing paper as framed art.
- Hanging a 3D snowflake mobile or chandelier (with a circle hoop + strands of string).
- Clipping snowflakes to string lights to create fairy-light snowflake strands.
- Laminating snowflakes to paper to create individualized Snowflake placemats.
Snowflake Coloring Pages
Searching for more printable snowflake projects? You'll find lots of beautiful snowflakes on our snowflake coloring page.
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