13 steps to a must-have talent
December 25, 2007 | By Rebecca ThormanI have two talents in the wintertime. One is my ability to walk in high heels on the ice and snow. The other is to make three-dimensional snowflakes. Which has everything to do with Generation Y and leadership. Trust me.
Okay, maybe not. But look for a post on how social media affects Generation Y leadership on Friday. In the meantime, enjoy the snowfall!
While at my mother’s house for the holidays, I demonstrated how to make these snowflakes in thirteen easy steps:
1. Gather the materials (2 pieces of white paper, a pair of scissors, and scotch tape).
2. Cut six equal-sized squares from the paper.
3. Fold each square on the diagonal to create a large triangle (shown), and then again to create a small triangle.
4. Cut four equal-spaced slits towards the fold, being careful not to cut through the fold.
5. Don’t say no to outside help.
6. After cutting six pieces, open each square completely.
7. Bring the middle of one square together, and tape the ends together. Turn the piece over, and bring the next inner set together and tape the ends together (shown).
8. Repeat until an entire diamond segment is complete.
9. Repeat on the other pieces until all six diamonds are complete.
10. Tape three diamonds together, taping first on the sides, and then bringing the three pieces together in the middle.
11. Repeat for the remaining three diamonds, and bring each half of the snowflake together.
12. Tape the two halves together, first in the middle (shown), then on each of the sides.
13. Hang your completed snowflake with cheer, and enjoy!
Holy crap. A few more ideas like this and you’ll be the Gen-Y Martha Stewart.
Comment by Sam Davidson — December 25, 2007 #
I wish i could do all this stuff and remember it… It would go well with all my like nunchuku skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills… Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills.
Comment by Lee — December 25, 2007 #
@ Sam - Ooo, I like that idea!
@ Lee - Here’s a confession - I actually learned how to make these when I was in college from a girl on my dorm floor. We all spent hours that week making these and hanging them in our doorways. And it sounds like you have skills already
Comment by Rebecca Thorman — December 25, 2007 #
Well come on, what else is there to do in Madison in the winter?
Impressive, Rebecca. Very nice…
Comment by Devin — December 25, 2007 #
Are you getting these ready for the Eve of the Eve party? I’m super impressed with these and have to admit it’s on skill you have that I don’t. **I, too, can walk in heels in the snow. Fashion first!**
If Devin would ever come visit Madison, he’d see how much fun there really is to be had, wouldn’t he?
Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing.
Comment by Karen — December 25, 2007 #
@ Devin - Thanks, I think
As Karen says, you should come visit us all in Madison! (although I am in Illinois right now…)
@ Karen - I did agree to make these for the Eve of the Eve in case we didn’t have enough snowflakes… not sure what I’ve gotten myself into there, but we’ll see
I have no doubt you can walk in heels in the snow - you’re uber-talented!
Comment by Rebecca Thorman — December 26, 2007 #
Poor dog!
Comment by Daniel — December 26, 2007 #
That’s pretty sweet. You have mad more skills in that department than I do. That is probably a good thing.
Comment by Greg — December 26, 2007 #
That is so GREAT! I might have to try and make one!
Comment by Rosie — December 26, 2007 #
@ Daniel - What do you mean poor dog? He walked right into my project and demanded his picture taken!
@ Greg - Thank you. I’m sure if you tried you could make them…
@ Rosie- Glad you enjoyed it. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!
Comment by Rebecca Thorman — December 26, 2007 #
Nice one Rebecca! I’ll have to give this a shot when I get back to Madison (I’m in Illinois too).
Comment by Dan Merfeld — December 27, 2007 #
Dan - let me know how it goes. I wanted people to send me pictures with their snowflakes
Comment by Rebecca Thorman — December 27, 2007 #
That is just craziness! I have never seen such a thing. They are very cool though.
Comment by elysa — December 28, 2007 #
Reading your two talents, I thought ‘I have ALWAYS wanted to be able to do that.’
And being able to do the cutouts would be delightful, too.
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