Paper Snowflakes

Here is how I make  fancy paper snowflakes

Step 1 Fold a sheet of 81/2 X11paper over as shown and cut off the strip across the bottom (save this for notes)

 

Step 2 Fold the triangle in half again

Steps 3 and 4 fold each side in towards the middle overlapping in the middle

Step 5 trim off the overlapped points to make a straight edge across the bottom

Step 6  make the cuts through all layers - this design or many others:

Step 7 unfold and see your Snowflake!!  Depending on the cuts you make your design will be different.  Play with it and enjoy the results....no two snowflakes are supposed to be the same!