When the weather turns freezing and winter really settles in, snowflake crafts always feel just right. Kids are naturally fascinated by snowflakes, from how they sparkle to how no two are ever exactly the same. This snowflake sun catcher craft is a simple winter craft that brings a little color and light indoors, even when it’s cold and gray outside. It’s perfect to enjoy throughout January, when Christmas is over but the winter theme is still going strong and kids are still excited about snowflakes.
Snowflakes are a fun way to mix creativity with a bit of learning too. Did you know that every snowflake has six sides, or that snowflakes can fall at different speeds depending on their size and shape? Even when there’s no snow outside, this snowflake suncatcher activity lets kids explore snowflake designs, colors, and patterns in a hands-on way. We’ve included a free snowflake suncatcher template to make this craft easy to set up at home, in the classroom, or as part of your winter activities menu.
Materials for the Snowflake Sun Catcher
This suncatcher craft uses simple supplies that are easy to find and budget friendly, making it a great choice for a quick winter craft with kids. Tissue paper adds bright pops of color, while contact paper gives that stained glass snowflake craft effect kids love when it’s hung in a sunny window.
Step by Step Snowflake Sun Catcher Craft
This is an easy suncatcher craft that works well for a range of ages, from kindergarten kids to older children who enjoy experimenting with color and design. Follow the steps below to make your snowflake suncatcher.
How to make a suncatcher craft is pretty much the same whatever the theme, first you get your template and then fill in the spaces with whichever colors fit best.
Snowflake sun catcher craft
A bright and easy winter craft, these snowflake contact paper sun catchers use tissue paper and contact paper to create a colorful stained glass effect kids love. Perfect for freezing January days, it’s a simple snowflake activity that looks beautiful hanging in a sunny window and comes with a free printable template to make crafting quick and stress free.
Materials
- Snowflake Color Tissue Paper - We used purple, white and blue
- Tape/contact paper
- Scissors
- Construction paper for your border. We used white.
Tools
- Printer for the template
Instructions
- Print and cut the snowflake template.
- Cut squares from the tissue papers.
- Attach contact paper to the snowflake border and get your tissue squares ready
You will be attaching your tissue paper at the back of the template, so make sure the sticky side is at the back - Then attach the tissue papers until you covered the entire template.
- Cut the excess contact paper from the template.
- Turn it over, and your snowflake suncatcher is ready. Hold it up to the light for the full effect
Once finished, hold the snowflake up to the light or tape it to a window and watch the colors glow. This winter suncatcher craft is a lovely way to brighten up your home, classroom, or play space, and kids enjoy seeing how different color choices change the final look. It’s also a nice alternative to classic paper snowflakes and works well alongside other winter craft ideas like a snowman suncatcher or star suncatcher.
Download Snowflake Sun Catcher Template PDF
To make this activity as simple as possible, we’ve created a free snowflake suncatcher template you can print and use right away. The snowflake template gives kids a clear shape to work with and makes this snowflake suncatcher craft easy to prep, even for group activities. Whether you’re planning a winter suncatcher craft at home or need a quick classroom activity, the printable template helps everything come together smoothly.
Terms of use: Our snowflake template is free for personal use and classroom use.
This snowflake sun catcher is a fun, low-prep winter craft that kids really enjoy. It combines cutting, color, and design in a way that feels creative but not overwhelming, and the finished suncatchers look beautiful hanging in windows all winter long. It’s a simple snowflake activity that brings a bit of brightness to cold winter days and encourages kids to explore colors and patterns through hands-on play.
You could even experiment with different colors for your snowflake if you like, make one with just all different shades of blue or even add some silver or gold, it’s up to you!
More Snowflake Crafts
If your kids love making snowflakes, there are so many other snowflake craft ideas to explore. From easy paper snowflakes for kindergarten to craft snowflakes using different materials, snowflakes are a classic winter theme that never gets old.
- Snowflake Handprints
- DIY Clothes Pin Snowflake Ornament Craft
- Cupcake Liner Snowflake Craft for kids
- Watercolor Salt Snowflake Art with Free Printable Template
More Sun Catcher Crafts
Suncatchers are always a hit with kids because they turn simple materials into colorful window art. Along with this easy snowflake suncatcher, you can try other suncatcher craft ideas like a snowman suncatcher, star suncatcher, or even a crystal snowflake suncatcher look using different textures and colors. Which kids suncatcher craft will you make next?
- Rainbow Sun Catcher Shadow Art
- Butterfly Suncatcher Sticky Window
- Stained Glass Style Owl Sun Catcher
- Christmas Ornament Sun Catchers
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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