Start with a square sheet of paper
Fold the paper in half diagonally to make a triangle
Fold it in half again to make a smaller triangle
Fold the triangle into thirds or quarters, depending on the snowflake pattern you want
Trim the top edge if needed to create a pointed or rounded shape
Cut small shapes, notches, and triangles along the folded edges
Avoid cutting all the way through the paper
Unfold the paper carefully
Flatten the snowflake gently
Repeat with different folds and cuts for different designs