Snowflakes – Fun New Book of Cutout Patterns

Remember those cut-out paper snowflakes you used to make in elementary school? Well, there’s a new book full of creative patterns for snowflakes that your grown-up self will love to make! Snowflakes: Creative Paper Cutouts for All Seasons by Cindy Higham (Gibbs Smith, September 2019) has nearly 150 snowflake patterns that go way beyond literal snowflakes with designs for every season and holiday of the year. Fun!

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This book is pretty straightforward: In the beginning “Getting Started” section, Higham provides easy instructions for duplicating her snowflakes. Basically, you trace or photocopy the pattern you choose, follow the directions for folding your paper into a triangle, tape your pattern to your folded triangle, cut it out, then unfold and flatten your completed snowflake. She even gives some suggestions for decorating your snowflakes and how to use decorative papers if you like. And then it’s on to the patterns!

Each page contains one pattern perfectly sized for duplicating onto a standard sheet of paper, showing both the pattern and how it will look when unfolded. The variety of patterns is astounding, with simple designs that would be easy for children using blunt-end scissors, as well as intricate designs that would require more skill and patience. Many of the patterns center around different holidays or seasons, while some are more general for anytime fun.

Here are a few that caught my attention:

• Fall and Fall Holidays: Pumpkin and Autumn Leaves; Football; Mean Ghosts; Jack-o’-Lanterns; Turkey Time
• Winter and Winter Holidays: Snow Dome; Icicles; Christmas Trees; Menorah; New Year’s Hour Glass
• Spring and Spring Holidays: Tulip Garden; Cupid; Shamrocks; Lilies and Baby Chicks; Bunnies
• Summer and Summer Holidays: Sunshine, Clouds, and Lightning; Firecrackers and Liberty Bells; Shooting Stars; Flying Kites
• General: Seashells; Geometric; Tea and Crumpets; Aliens; Teddy Bears

Once you get the hang of how the patterns and designs translate into finished snowflakes, you can experiment with your own ideas for crafting unique snowflakes. Wondering what to do with all of your snowflake creations? Higham has some suggestions: “The finished snowflakes are perfect for scrapbooking, holiday cards, and decorating. You can also use your snowflake patterns as quilt blocks, stencils, crochet patterns, wood ornaments, or patterns for stained glass!”

If you have a crafter of any age on your gift list, Snowflakes would make a very thoughtful present for them. Wrap it up with a nice pair of scissors, paper, and glitter glue, and they’ll think of you all year long as they make beautiful snowflakes for every season.

The publisher, Gibbs Smith, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. You might be surprised at the many topics they feature, from craft books like Snowflakes to cookbooks, children’s books, and books on interior design, pop culture, the outdoors, and much more. Visit Gibbs Smith on Facebook to learn more about their latest releases.

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