About This Project

A 20–30 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, White Glue, and Cardstock.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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    Find Supplies

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    Make Painted Salt Snowflake Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Step 1: Print the Template

    Download and print the free snowflake template onto your cardstock paper. This will make sure your snowflake stays strong. If you want, you can lightly draw over the snowflake lines with a pencil to make them easier to see.

    Step 2: Apply Glue

    Use white glue to draw over the snowflake lines on the template. Squeeze glue along the lines. Use lots of glue, but don't make big puddles.

    Step 3: Sprinkle Salt

    While the glue is still wet, sprinkle salt all over the snowflake. Make sure all the glue is covered. Gently shake off any extra salt onto a tray or plate.

    Step 4: Paint the Salt

    After the salt is dry, use watercolor paints and a paintbrush to carefully add color to the salt. The salt will soak up the paint and make a pretty, bumpy look. Try different colors to see what you like best.

    Step 5: Let it Dry

    Let the paint dry all the way. Then, carefully cut out the snowflake shape with scissors. Now you can use your snowflake to decorate for winter!
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Cardstock
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Watercolor Paint
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Salt
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.

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