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This project reprinted courtesy of ScissorCraft.com.

These 3-D snowflakes create a beautiful wall sculpture to brighten the winter season.

Printer
Paper
Scissors
You might also need:
Crayons, markers, paint
String, yarn, thread, ribbon
Tape, stapler

For this 3-D Snowflake pattern you need 6 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" paper cut into exact squares.

Each sheet of paper will create one section, similar to this image, of a 6-sided 3-D snowflake ornament. Click on Printables for illustrated instructions.
 
Start with a square piece of paper. You may use any size of paper as long as all 6 sections are the same size.
 
Fold the square diagonally along the middle to form a triangle.
 
Fold this triangle again along the middle into a smaller triangle.
 
Cut diagonal slits along the single folded side.
 
Unfold carefully and you will see a pattern of diamonds cut into the paper.
 
Connect the points by folding matching sides and gluing, stapling or taping them together first set of points to the left, second set of points to the right.
 
Attach each section to the other with tape, glue or staples until you have a completed 6-sided snowflake ornament. Hole punch one end to hang the ornament using yarn, string or christmas ornament fasteners.

Scissorcraft http://www.scissorcraft.com/ Scissorcraft is a free, fun and educational site and home to a series of themed children's craft web sites.  Paper snowflake patterns, Valentines, pumpkin templates, Easter eggs, colorbook masks and more, Great family fun!