How to make the perfect paper snowflake, in 45 seconds

Fold in half and then open up to the original triangle. Using that crease as a guide, fold your triangle into thirds. 

Fold this shape in half. 

The fun begins: Cut a shape from the bottom of the triangle. This will be the snowflake’s outside edge. 

Cut some notches, triangles and random shapes from the two sides. Then carefully unfold your snowflake.

Make a few more—they look fantastic strung in rows on fishing line.

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