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!!
January 8th, 2010 on 1:49 pm
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
January 8th, 2010 on 2:00 pm
Those are so pretty!
January 8th, 2010 on 2:07 pm
Dear Valerie,
Do you ever use cookie cutters to make cookies?
Love,
Mark
January 8th, 2010 on 2:14 pm
@ 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).
January 8th, 2010 on 4:29 pm
Beautiful =)
January 8th, 2010 on 4:31 pm
Isn't it neat how they glow in the sunshine? I love this sort of craft.
January 8th, 2010 on 4:39 pm
Great idea! So pretty! we haven't made a suncatcher since we moved and our windows need some decor!
January 8th, 2010 on 4:44 pm
I like it! A glue free option
January 8th, 2010 on 4:55 pm
so pretty! we do this for st. patty's day with shamrocks, but why not for wintertime snowflakes?
love it!
January 8th, 2010 on 4:58 pm
Sun catchers always look so pretty. I like the snow flakes and teachmama's idea for the Shamrocks.
January 8th, 2010 on 5:02 pm
I love them!! Can't wait to try them next week ;0)
January 8th, 2010 on 6:40 pm
These are soooo beautiful Valerie!
January 8th, 2010 on 7:45 pm
I really love this one!
January 8th, 2010 on 10:01 pm
How bright and beautiful!
January 8th, 2010 on 10:19 pm
This looks so fun and easy! I think the kids and I will do this next week! Thanks for sharing!
AmmieJo
January 8th, 2010 on 10:37 pm
So beautiful. And the tearing of the tissue paper helps with fine motor control!
January 8th, 2010 on 11:17 pm
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.
January 8th, 2010 on 11:18 pm
REALLY cute!
January 8th, 2010 on 11:38 pm
They turned out great! I used to do something similar in my classroom.
January 8th, 2010 on 11:41 pm
So easy and great looking!
January 9th, 2010 on 12:50 am
They look so pretty.
January 9th, 2010 on 1:26 am
So pretty! I really have to go and buy some contact paper, except I have no idea where they sell it
January 10th, 2010 on 3:46 pm
I so love this! This is definitely on my list, and I even think I've got all the stuff. Fantastic!
January 10th, 2010 on 7:04 pm
@ 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!
January 10th, 2010 on 7:06 pm
@ 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.
January 10th, 2010 on 7:07 pm
@ pinkmilkisyummy — Fabulous! Do let us know how they turn out! I'm sure it will be a lot of fun!
December 2nd, 2010 on 4:14 am
I’ve found that this type of stained window can be extra fun for little ones if you show them how to press down the tissue paper by slapping it down. An excuse to make noise, yay!