Choose from 30 free printable snowflake templates for colouring, tracing and winter paper crafts. Browse simple outlines and more detailed designs, download individual PDFs or the full bundle, and find easy printing tips and ideas for cards, garlands and window decorations.
Hi beauties! These free printable snowflake templates are an easy starting point for winter colouring, paper crafts and a little seasonal decorating. Choose a simple outline for a quick activity or a more detailed snowflake when you feel like taking your time.
I love the look of white paper snowflakes against a bright winter window, but there are plenty of ways to use them beyond decorating. A printed outline can become a card, a tracing activity or a winter collage with supplies you already have at home.
Below, you'll find 30 different flat snowflake outlines, individual PDF downloads and one complete bundle. I've also included printing tips and simple craft ideas so you can choose a design and get started.
Download Your Free Printable Snowflake Templates
Pick one favourite or save the complete collection. The bundle contains 30 black-and-white pages with one snowflake design per page, arranged in the same order as the previews below.
These are flat outline templates for colouring, tracing and cutting around the outside edge. You do not need to fold the paper, and the collection does not include folded wedge cutting patterns.
The files are formatted for US Letter paper, 8.5 × 11 inches (21.6 × 27.9 cm). Print at 100% or Actual Size on Letter paper. For A4, choose A4 and Fit, then check the print preview; fitting may slightly change the finished size. Link to download is at the end of the post!
Free use terms: You may print these pages for personal use and your own non-commercial classroom, homeschool or childcare activities. Please do not sell the files or finished items made from them, include the artwork in products for sale, or upload or redistribute the PDFs. Share this blog post so others can download their own copies.
Choose a Snowflake for Your Project
Start with designs 1-10 for broad shapes and fewer small details. Designs 11-20 add more decorative branches, while 21-30 suit careful colouring or more confident cutting.
Choose by the shape and the activity rather than age alone. An adult can pre-cut any design for a younger child.
Simple Snowflake Templates
These outlines have broader shapes and more open space for colouring, tracing or adding paper pieces. They are a useful place to start if you want fewer little corners.
1. Broad Arm Snowflake
Six wide arms give this outline lots of room for crayons, paint or torn-paper pieces. Choose it when you want a simple snowflake shape without lots of tiny corners to work around.
2. Rounded Tip Snowflake
Rounded ends give this snowflake a soft, playful look. Try adding a different colour to each arm, or let younger children fill the outline while an adult handles the cutting.
3. Short Branch Snowflake
Short side branches add a little detail while keeping the overall shape open. Use a light blue pencil crayon around the outside edge and leave the middle white for a frosty finish.
4. Long Branch Snowflake
Longer branches spread out from the centre, making this a lovely choice for tracing onto construction paper. Cut the traced shape from white paper and mount it on a darker sheet so the outline stands out.
5. Simple Fork Snowflake
Each arm ends in a simple fork for a recognisable branching snowflake. The spaces between the tips make useful stopping points when you are turning the paper as you cut.
6. Paddle Tip Snowflake
Wide paddle-shaped tips leave generous areas for stickers or dot patterns. Keep the decoration on the printed sheet for an easy colouring activity, or cut out the finished shape for a winter collage.
7. Hexagon Centre Snowflake
A roomy hexagon anchors six short arms in this geometric design. Draw a small winter picture in the middle, then use the arms for stripes, dots or a repeating colour pattern.
8. Soft Scallop Snowflake
Shallow scallops soften the edges of this snowflake. Fill it with overlapping circles or torn tissue paper, keeping everything inside the outline if you plan to cut it out afterward.
9. Six Petal Snowflake
This flower-inspired snowflake has six broad sections that are easy to see and colour. Alternate two winter shades around the centre to turn it into a simple pattern-making activity.
10. Snow Star Outline
A clean six-pointed star is a useful starting shape for paper decorations. Add your own short lines near the tips, or leave it plain for a simple white-paper garland.
Decorative Snowflake Outlines
Pointed tips, rounded branches and playful shapes give these designs extra detail. They work well for cards, collages and paper decorations.
11. Chevron Branch Snowflake
Repeated V-shaped branches give this design a neat, graphic look. Follow each chevron with a pencil crayon, or trace the complete outline onto pale blue cardstock for a bolder decoration.
12. Arrowhead Tip Snowflake
Pointed arrowheads give the ends of this snowflake a crisp shape. Colour the tips navy and keep the branches pale blue to make the different parts easy to spot.
13. Diamond Tip Snowflake
Long diamond-shaped tips make this outline feel especially wintry. Try using one colour for the diamonds and a second for the centre before adding the page to a winter art display.
14. Tulip Tip Snowflake
Little tulip-shaped tips give this snowflake a gentle floral twist. Soft blush and pale blue would look pretty together if you want a winter craft that feels a little different from the usual white and silver.
15. Heart Tip Snowflake
Six heart-shaped ends turn this into a sweet winter card decoration. Colour the page first, then reduce the print size for a smaller version that fits on the front of a folded card.
16. Fan Tip Snowflake
Scalloped fans spread out at the ends of these arms. Use short pencil strokes to follow each curve, or leave the shape white and glue it onto a coloured paper background.
17. Crown Tip Snowflake
Three-pointed tips give this snowflake a crown-like finish. Keep the centre one colour and add a little gold-coloured pencil to the outer points for a festive paper ornament.
18. Oak Leaf Snowflake
Rounded leaf-like branches bring a soft woodland feel to this design. Try tracing it onto cream paper and pairing it with natural twine for a simple winter decoration.
19. Feather Branch Snowflake
Swept-back branches give this snowflake a feathery outline. Follow the direction of the branches when colouring, then rotate the sheet to reach the next arm instead of stretching across the page.
20. Evergreen Branch Snowflake
Layered branches echo the shape of tiny evergreen trees. I love the look of this outline in plain white against navy paper, especially for a winter scene that can stay up after Christmas.
Detailed Snowflake Patterns
These outlines have smaller branches and more turns around the edge. Colour them on the page, or take your time cutting with adult help where needed.
21. Double Fork Snowflake
Each arm divides into smaller forks for a busier branching pattern. Take it slowly when cutting, or enjoy the details as a colouring page and leave the sheet whole.
22. Triple Fork Snowflake
Three-pronged tips make the outer edge feel full and frosty. Use a sharp pencil crayon for the smaller spaces, then add a soft blue background around the snowflake if you are keeping it on the page.
23. Antler Branch Snowflake
Staggered prongs give this outline an antler-inspired shape. The little corners suit a patient colouring session, while the complete page also makes a useful tracing reference for older children.
24. Stepped Crystal Snowflake
Stepped edges create a bold, icy pattern with plenty of straight lines. Turn the paper after each short section when cutting, and avoid rushing the narrow corners.
25. Long Icicle Snowflake
Long pointed arms give this snowflake a delicate silhouette. Keep a cutout flat while decorating it, or colour the printed sheet if the narrow tips feel too fiddly to cut.
26. Fern Frond Snowflake
Rows of small branches make this a detailed woodland-inspired design. Try a different shade of blue on each arm, or keep the colouring simple and let the outline be the focus.
27. Scroll Tip Snowflake
Curved tips add a decorative flourish to this snowflake. It works well as a colouring page when you want a little more detail, and an adult can help with the curved cuts if you turn it into a decoration.
28. Sawtooth Edge Snowflake
Small pointed edges create a crisp, textured outline. Use gentle pencil strokes around the teeth, or trace the shape onto cardstock when you want a sturdier winter cutout.
29. Starburst Branch Snowflake
Fine branches spread outward from six main arms for a starburst effect. Colouring is the easiest way to enjoy the smaller details; careful cutters can work around the outside a section at a time.
30. Lace Edge Snowflake
A lace-like outer edge makes this the most detailed outline in the collection. Keep it as a colouring page for a relaxed activity, or have an adult help cut around the little scallops and points.
How to Print the Snowflake PDFs
- Choose your design. Select the PDF button beneath a design, or use the complete bundle button near the top of the post.
- Save and open the PDF. Print the PDF itself rather than a screenshot or the smaller blog preview.
- Select your pages. In the bundle, design 1 is page 1, design 2 is page 2, and so on.
- Check your settings. Choose portrait orientation, the correct paper size and single-sided printing. Use Actual Size on Letter paper, or Fit when adapting to A4.
- Print one test page. Check the preview before printing. If any edge is missing, use Fit and print one test page before making more copies.
If you need help finding the scaling options, Adobe's guide to PDF page sizing explains how Actual Size and Fit work.
To make smaller snowflakes, select a lower custom scale, such as 50%, and check the preview. A reduced copy is useful for cards or tags, while a larger outline leaves more room for colouring and tracing.
Simple Supplies for Your Snowflake Crafts
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Regular printer paper is a good starting point for colouring and light paper cutouts. For a firmer garland or tracing template, choose matte white cardstock around 160-200 gsm checking your printer's paper-weight limit first.
For cutting, use child-size scissors suited to your child's ability Rounded tips still need adult supervision, and an adult should handle any cuts your child finds awkward.
A few other supplies you might like to have nearby:
- Crayons, pencil crayons or washable markers
- A glue stick and coloured paper for collages
- A pencil for tracing
- Cotton twine if you are making a garland
Colour the shape before cutting it out, and turn the paper to follow the outline. Leave the detailed designs whole if that makes the activity more enjoyable. Keep paper scraps away from little ones, and hang finished garlands out of children's reach.
Easy Ways to Use the Snowflake Templates
Decorate a Winter Window
Cut out a few snowflakes and arrange them on the glass at different heights. Use a small amount of a removable product suitable for the surface, following its instructions and testing an inconspicuous spot first.
For a different kind of winter window project, browse these Christmas window painting ideas. Keep paint and paper decorations away from window hardware and heaters.
Make a Paper Snowflake Garland
Print several simple outlines, colour them if you like, and cut around the edges. Attach them along cotton twine with a little paper tab or a small clip, leaving space between each snowflake. Hang the garland where children cannot reach the cord.
Create Winter Cards or Gift Tags
Reduce a favourite design in the print settings, then glue the cutout onto a folded card or a blank tag. White on navy looks crisp, while cream and pale blue give a softer finish. Add a handwritten message after the glue dries.
Make a Winter Collage
Glue a snowflake onto a sheet of coloured paper, then add torn white paper along the bottom for snow. Draw a little house, trees or a snowy path around it. Younger children can decorate an adult-cut shape instead of cutting their own.
If you would like another project for the same craft session, these easy Christmas crafts for kids include more paper and recycled-material ideas.
Try a Simple Symmetry Activity
Choose a snowflake and count its six main arms. Colour one arm, then try repeating the same pattern around the centre. You can also fold a finished cutout gently across the centre to see whether the two sides line up.
These printables are decorative interpretations. For a closer look at the real thing, NOAA's explanation of snowflake formation describes the six-fold symmetry of snow crystals.
More Free Winter and Christmas Printables
If you are putting together a little collection for the season, here are more printable activities to keep nearby:
Snowflake Template FAQs
You can cut around a shape and trace its outside edge onto another sheet. These files are outline templates, so they do not include the bridges needed for every kind of reusable paint stencil. For painting with children, tracing the shape and filling it in is a simpler option.
Yes, if the paper is compatible with your printer and the black outline remains easy to see. Dark navy paper may hide the printed lines, so trace a cutout onto it with a light pencil instead. Always check the paper type and weight your printer accepts.
Check that you opened the PDF instead of printing a blog preview or screenshot. Choose a normal or high-quality setting rather than an economy setting, and check the ink or toner if the whole page looks faint. Print one test page before using special paper.
Crayons and pencil crayons suit ordinary printer paper, while markers may show through or bleed. Put scrap paper underneath and test your supplies first. For watercolour, use suitable art paper and trace the shape if that paper cannot go through your printer.
Choose a broader outline, support the paper near the section you are cutting and avoid pulling the cutout away from the scraps. Work with short cuts and rotate the sheet as you go. For a detailed design, colouring the full page is a good alternative to cutting.
The downloads are printable PDFs, not tested SVG cutting files. This collection does not include machine-specific cut paths or settings. Print them for hand-cutting or tracing rather than assuming they are ready for a cutting machine.
Please share the link to this post so each person can download their own copy and find the printing instructions. You may print copies for your own non-commercial group activity under the use terms above. Do not upload the files to shared drives, websites or printable collections.
A Little Winter Creativity
A snowflake outline gives you plenty of ways to make a simple winter activity your own. Leave it white for a window decoration, fill it with colour or use it as the starting point for a card or collage.
Choose a favourite from these free printable snowflake templates and print the PDF for your next craft session. Want the whole collection ready to go?
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