Two Snowflake Art Projects to Make with Grandkids

When you are deep into winter and stuck inside these snowflake art projects will be fun activities for You and your grandkids.

The great thing about both of these projects is that they are easily adapted to the age and capability of your grandchildren.  It is very important before starting a project to understand the various components of the project and whether they are age-appropriate for your grandchild. You want these activities to be fun, not frustrating, so please take the tie to understand every part of the project before getting started.

To Prepare:

1. Watch the video tutorial for the project.

2. Assemble the materials required.

3. Prepare parts of the project, as necessary, depending on your grandchild's capabilities.

Making a Salt and Watercolor Snowflake


Watch: Salt and Watercolor Snowflake Video

Materials Needed

Sturdy background paper like watercolor paper or cardstock.
Kosher salt
White glue, like Elmer's
Watercolor paints
paintbrush

Directions

1. Draw the shape of a snowflake on your background paper.  
2. Run a bead of glue along the lines you drew on the paper.
3. Sprinkle salt generously over the glue.  Let it dry.  It may take several hours for the glue to dry depending on the conditions in your home.
4. Carry the paper to your sink or trash can to shake off the excess glue.
5. Choose the colors of watercolor paint you want to use.  Add water. Wet your brush.  You don't want your brush to be dripping wet.  Put watercolor paint on your brush and touch the brush lightly to your snowflake.  Watch the color spread.
6.  Let the snowflake dry completely before moving.

Making a Cotton Swab Snowflake



Watch:  Cotton Swab Snowflake Video

Materials Needed

Blue construction paper for background
Cotton swabs (6-whole swabs, 12-1/2 swab pieces, 12-tips)
White glue, like Elmer's
Scissors for cutting the swabs

Directions

1. Draw the shape of a snowflake on your background paper. (I suggest you start with six main legs of the snowflake.)
2. Cut the swabs to size.
3. Dip each swab in glue and place on your outline. Remember snowflakes have symmetry.
4. Let your snowflake dry completely before moving.

Most of all, have fun!

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