Good golly. I finally did it. I cut some snowflakes that rock. Historically, my snowflakes looked like a monkey made them with one hand tied behind his back. I'm not kidding. When I was a teacher, I did not cut snowflakes with my students. Shame, shame, I know. But I avoided the art of making snowflakes because I could not do it. How can you teach someone to do something when you can't do it yourself? Well, guess what? The art isn't in the cutting. It's in the folding!! Who knew?
I have Kevin to thank for this whole revelation. He bought some bargain scissors at Staples and wondered if they were any good. I said I would I would take them for a test drive. I couldn't think of a better way to test a pair of scissors than on a paper snowflake. A visit to this website and a pile of snow flakes later, I gave the scissors a passing grade. My family was a wee bit taken aback by my enthusiasm for cutting snowflakes. I think I cut about twenty of them, but it was a euphoric moment for me. I was winning the snowflake war! Buddy the Elf would be very proud of me.
I'm thinkin' 2012 is shaping up to be a stellar year. It's only the third day and I've already conquered a personal nemesis of mine...the paper snowflake. Resolution is sweet. I think the snowflake and I are friends now.
Happy New Year to you.
~Cassie
When I lived in China, I bought a book in chinese on how to cut snowflakes. I can't read the writing, but the pictures are good. The chinese are really good at paper cutting. Your's look really perfect!
Posted by: Delirious | January 03, 2012 at 08:18 PM
Wow! Those ARE nice Cassie! Mine look like a Kindergartener cut them. I take that back. I think my kids snowflakes are better than mine. Even though Christmas is over, I want to try cutting some just cause yours looks so nice. Hope you've been well!
Posted by: Marie | January 03, 2012 at 08:49 PM
Congratulations! They are beautiful! So lacy and delicate and perfect for January.
Posted by: annette | January 03, 2012 at 09:55 PM
Ha ha ha. The way you describe things are hilarious. Buddy the Elf (my big time x-mas favorite...)is truly really proud of you Cassie. What gorgeous snowflakes!!! Now I got to try this too.
Posted by: My Rosevalley | January 03, 2012 at 10:33 PM
AHAHAH! You crack me up! Victory is SWEET! Love the snowflakes!
Posted by: Pam Gavin | January 04, 2012 at 12:07 AM
Ha ha! Paper Snowflake: The Untold Torment :D Lovely snowflakes, I'm quite jealous - I will try harder next time
Posted by: Vicky | January 04, 2012 at 01:31 AM
I tried to teach the art of cutting snowflakes to my group of Kindergartners this week.......big mistake. I need to practice, and remember that they still have 5 year old fingers :)
Posted by: Bridgette | January 04, 2012 at 03:35 PM
They are beautiful. So glad you found the snowflake cutting secret.
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | January 04, 2012 at 09:43 PM
Oh my gosh, thanks so much for that post. I I have always wondered how to make a pretty snowflake. I also wonder about making paper dolls all in a row. I think I will check that website. Thanks again for sharing!
Julie
Posted by: Ricracandpolkadots.blogspot.com | January 05, 2012 at 11:13 AM
I've always wanted to have a bunch of paper snowflakes hanging from my dining room ceiling, but mine always looked like a five year old made them. But now, mine are going to rock! Happy New Year :-)
Posted by: Katie | January 06, 2012 at 10:12 AM
You're hysterical! Not only did you win the war, but I think you should be crowned Queen of Snowflakes -- they're beautiful!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 06, 2012 at 10:32 PM