This popped up on my Facebook newsfeed yesterday afternoon and I knew right away that I needed to share it with absolutely everyone that I know.
Snowflakes for Sandy Hook Elementary Students
I used to make these by the billions when I was a kid. It only takes a few minutes to make one. If you were woefully denied snowflake crafts as a child and have no idea what to do, there is a wonderful tutorial on Vintage Junky complete with some cool templates. I suggest completely ignoring M-Stew’s tutorial posted in the article above because I had no idea what she was talking about in step 5 and as a result, I ended up with this offensive blizzard of hot holiday garbage:
WTF.
Whereas with the Vintage Junky tutorial, my result was this:
Happy little snowflake!
It seems like such a small thing, but what if everyone would send just one? These children who have been through such a horrible ordeal would be greeted with an outpouring of love from people all around the country and maybe even the world when they walk into their new school next month. Something as simple as a hand cut paper craft can become a symbol of kindness and support, letting them see that everyone is thinking about them.
So if you have a few minutes this weekend or in the next couple weeks ahead, grab some paper – make sure it’s a square! I’ve made that mistake before! – and scissors and make a snowflake or two (or many) for the children of Sandy Hook. They are accepting them until January 12th. Here is the address:
Connecticut PTSA
60 Connolly Parkway
Building 12, Suite 103
Hamden, Ct. 06514
I hope they receive so many snowflakes that whoever has to hang them runs out of room.
Such a great idea. Is there a link to the address as to where to send them?
I might see if I can get my and Mike’s nephews and little sister in on this
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Yep! It’s in the news story, but I’m editing the post to add it in here.
That would be so cool if they could all make some too!
We made some of these at work, I have some very talented coworkers who could put cat shapes into theirs, mine all looked an awful lot like your first one.
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What a great idea! I remember making these and will definitely be sending one or more their way. Thanks for sharing this!
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Doing it!
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Nate and I are planning on working on these soon! I have to get into the new place and unpack the craft supplies and then it’s snowflake time!!
Yea! So glad you got cute ones! And those are all so cute, love them! Her smile is awesome.