Craft Idea: Super Simple Snowman Paper Chain

Make this super simple snowman chain and then decorate it with an assortment of craft supplies!  Make lots of these chains with a group of kids and then string them together around the room for a winter wonderland!

You will need:

  • thin white paper (we used an 8.5 x 11 piece of printer paper)
  • pen or pencil
  • small circular object and larger circular object to trace
  • scissors
  • decorating supplies

What to do:

  1. Cut 8.5 x 11 paper in half length wise, and tape together end-to-end, making a 4.25 x 22 ” piece
  2. Trace large cicle and then small circle at one end, to make a snowman shape.  The edge of the large bottom circle should be right at the very edge of your paper
    snowman paper chain craft winter craft snow craft
  3. Fold paper zig-zag style to the end, with edges of paper lining up with edges of large bottom circle
    snowman paper chain
  4. Cut through all thicknesses, making sure to leave the edge of your large circles uncut where the snowman bodies will meet each other.
  5. Unfold to reveal your snowman paper chain. Decorate with various craft supplies
    paper craft for kids snowman paper chains

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Crafty Ideas: Three Ways to Craft Spring Flowers

  1. Make a Peony or chrysanthemum with tissue circles or squares.  Simply stack 4 to 6 small tissue squares, pinch together in the centre, and secure by wrapping the pinched end with a green chenille stem.  Fluff out the tissue once secured.how to make a tissue flower using tissue squares
  2. Make a tulip from folded paper – use origami (for big kids), or try the simple fold/cut/paste method found here origami tulip and folded paper tulip
  3. Make a daisy from coffee filters or cupcake liners – stack a number of liners together and glue in the centre.  Snip around liners to make petals.  Add a bright paper circle to centre and secure stem with tape or glue
    muffin liner or cupcake liner daisy craft for spring crafts

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