Friday, January 8, 2010

Easy Snowflake Suncatchers


Both of the girls are so proud of how their beautiful stained glass snowflakes turned out, and they were so easy (and frugal) to make! Clara was delighted to have a go at this craft, and gave a huge smile when she saw her finished work on display in the window.

Using a snowflake-shaped cookie cutter as a pattern, trace the outline onto black construction paper. Older kids can do this themselves, or even for a younger sibling too. You didn't think I did all that tracing myself, did you?


Cut out the snowflakes, and place on top of a sheet of clear contact paper with the sticky side up. Invite your child over to sprinkle the snowflakes with tiny pieces of tissue paper. Clara was so happy to do this!



Encourage your child to cover all the snowflakes with the tissue paper confetti.





Cover with another sheet of clear contact paper over top, and trim the edges. Hang in a bright window!


Beautiful! Have fun!!

26 comments:

Unknown said...

This idea is going into my lessons for next week- you rock!

Also, check out another one of your ideas in action...

http://thefantasticfive-hockmana.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-snow-day.html

Stephanie Griffith said...

Those are so pretty!

Mark said...

Dear Valerie,

Do you ever use cookie cutters to make cookies?

Love,
Mark

Valerie @ Inner Child Fun said...

@ Wonder Mom -- Yay!! I get so excited when I see things like that, thank you!

@ Mark -- My cookies are more of a threat than a blessing. Don't worry, though, because I washed them off really well so YOU can bake some delicious cookies, if you want.... (hint, hint). :-P

maryanne @ mama smiles said...

Beautiful =)

An Almost Unschooling Mom said...

Isn't it neat how they glow in the sunshine? I love this sort of craft.

Christy Killoran said...

Great idea! So pretty! we haven't made a suncatcher since we moved and our windows need some decor!

Mama King said...

I like it! A glue free option :-)

teachmama said...

so pretty! we do this for st. patty's day with shamrocks, but why not for wintertime snowflakes?

love it!

Anna said...

Sun catchers always look so pretty. I like the snow flakes and teachmama's idea for the Shamrocks.

Michelle said...

I love them!! Can't wait to try them next week ;0)

Rebecca said...

These are soooo beautiful Valerie!

Miller Moments said...

I really love this one!

Deborah Stewart said...

How bright and beautiful!

Anonymous said...

This looks so fun and easy! I think the kids and I will do this next week! Thanks for sharing!

AmmieJo

Susan said...

So beautiful. And the tearing of the tissue paper helps with fine motor control!

Lynn said...

Beautiful!! Two things I never seem to have in my craft cupboard - contact paper and tissue paper... this is why I need them! Starring this in my reader. :)

Bran said...

REALLY cute!

Katie said...

They turned out great! I used to do something similar in my classroom.

Meeks said...

So easy and great looking!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

They look so pretty.

Natalie PlanetSmarty said...

So pretty! I really have to go and buy some contact paper, except I have no idea where they sell it :)

Anonymous said...

I so love this! This is definitely on my list, and I even think I've got all the stuff. Fantastic!

Valerie @ Inner Child Fun said...

@ An Almost Unschooling Mom -- I think Clara really loved how nice hers looked in the window, like it was all lit up!

@ teachmama -- Shamrocks would be so nice too! Great idea!!

@ learningandlivingbyfaith -- Great!! Please let us know how they turn out, and have fun!

Valerie @ Inner Child Fun said...

@ Infant Bibliophile -- Yes, yes add tissue paper and contact paper to your craft cabinet. We make so many crafts using them!

@ Raising a Happy Child -- I found clear contact paper at Target, so if there is one near you, check there! It's with the shelf-liners.

Valerie @ Inner Child Fun said...

@ pinkmilkisyummy -- Fabulous! Do let us know how they turn out! I'm sure it will be a lot of fun!

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