Snowflake Doodle Ideas: 17 Easy Snowflake Drawings To Try This Winter
Learning how to doodle snowflakes is one of the easiest ways to bring winter onto your journal pages, and you don’t need any drawing experience to start.
Every snowflake doodle in this collection is built the same way: three crossing lines, six matching arms, and a few simple shapes repeated around the center. You’ll find chunky beginner designs, leafy and floral ones, mandala-style snowflakes, and four cute kawaii snowflake characters with faces.
Even if you’ve never doodled before, once you can draw one arm, you can draw all six, and a whole page of snowflakes will be ready in minutes.
Grab your favorite pen, and let’s turn a few lines and circles into snowflakes you’ll want to scatter across your whole winter spread.
For this post, there’s no separate step-by-step image walking you through each doodle. You’ll see one finished snowflake for each idea, and right underneath, I break it down in words: which shapes to start with, what to layer on next, and how it all comes together.
Think of the image as your inspiration and the text as your guide. Look at the doodle, read through how it’s built, then try sketching your own version one shape at a time instead of tracing it stroke for stroke.
It takes a little more focus than following along frame by frame, but that’s what teaches your hand to understand a shape instead of just copying a line. And since a snowflake repeats the same pattern six times, you get plenty of practice out of a single doodle.
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Doodling Supplies
If you’re sitting down for a doodling session, here are some supplies I recommend you have ready.
That’s all; let’s dive in!
Easy Snowflake Doodle Ideas
Below are the first 13 snowflake doodles, each rendered and customized by me so you can see exactly how the shapes, branches, and little details come together.
For every doodle, I’ll walk you through how to draw it, step by step, as best as I can. If you want the simplest snowflake drawing on the list, start with the Chunky Classic, the Simple Star, or the Bold Diamond, then work your way up to the leafy, floral, and mandala ones.
Don’t stress about copying them exactly, though; play around with different elements. Once you’ve gone through the whole list, check out the tips section at the end for ideas on how to customize each doodle and make it your own.
Fern Snowflake Doodle
This leafy snowflake looks fancy, but it’s really just three crossing lines and a few leaf shapes repeated six times. Save it for a slow evening and enjoy the repetition.
How to draw it:
- Draw three straight lines crossing in the middle, like an asterisk, to mark the six arms
- Add a small six-pointed star around the center, made of six narrow kite shapes meeting at the middle point
- Draw a diamond at the tip of each arm
- Add two pairs of rounded leaf shapes along each arm, one pair closer to the center and one closer to the tip
- Draw a few short hatch lines inside the diamonds and kites for texture
- Finish with a few small dots and two tiny four-point sparkles on either side of the snowflake
Berry Branch Snowflake Doodle
Little circles on the ends of thin twigs look like winter berries, which gives this snowflake a soft, almost botanical feel.
How to draw it:
- Draw a small circle in the center, then three straight lines crossing through it to mark the six arms
- Add six pointed petals around the circle to make a little flower
- Draw a small diamond along each arm, just outside the flower
- Add a pair of curved leaves on each arm, plus a pointed leaf at the tip
- Draw two short twigs on every arm, each one ending in a small circle
Mandala Snowflake Doodle
Think of this one as a snowflake and a mandala in one. The rounded loops in the middle are the whole secret, and after that it’s just a few twigs and diamonds.
How to draw it:
- Draw a small circle in the center, then a ring of six narrow, pointed petals around it
- Around the petals, draw six large rounded loops that overlap slightly, like the petals of a bigger flower
- Add a tiny dot inside each loop
- Draw a straight line out from each arm with two short twigs, each ending in a small circle
- Finish each arm with a diamond at the tip, and add a few small diamonds in the gaps between the arms
Floral Snowflake Doodle
A big flower in the middle makes this snowflake work for winter and spring pages alike, so it’s a good one to keep in your back pocket.
How to draw it:
- Draw a small circle in the center, then six large rounded petals around it
- Add thin lines radiating from the circle onto the petals, each one ending in a dot, like tiny stamens
- Draw a long line out from each arm, with pairs of leaves along it
- Add small twigs with circles on the ends in the gaps between the arms
- Finish each arm with a cluster of three leaves at the tip
Simple Star Snowflake Doodle
If you’re looking for an easy snowflake drawing to start with, begin here. It’s mostly straight lines and dots, with only a tiny flower in the middle.
How to draw it:
- Draw a six-pointed star in the center, built from two triangles, one pointing up and one pointing down
- Add six pointed petals inside the star to make a small flower, with a dot in each star point
- Draw a straight line out from each of the star points to make the arms
- Add two short slanted lines near the end of each arm, like a tiny fir branch
- Finish every arm with a solid, filled-in dot at the tip
Bold Diamond Snowflake Doodle
Filling in the center and the tips with solid black makes this snowflake stand out on the page, even when you draw it small.
How to draw it:
- Draw a solid circle in the center, then three straight lines crossing through it to mark the six arms
- Draw six rounded diamond shapes around the circle, one between each pair of arms
- Fill in a small solid diamond inside each one
- Add three or four short slanted lines on each side of every arm, like a fir branch
- Finish each arm with a solid dot at the tip
Chunky Classic Snowflake Doodle
This is the snowflake most of us picture first. The thick, rounded outline makes it very forgiving, which is why it’s perfect if you’re just getting started.
How to draw it:
- Draw a hexagon in the center, then six thick, rounded rectangles going out from the corners for the arms
- Add a pair of short, rounded branches along each arm, angled toward the tip like a little V
- Add a smaller pair of branches closer to the center
- Draw a floating diamond in the gap between each pair of arms, leaving a little space around it
- Go over everything with your fineliner and erase the pencil lines
Petal And Leaf Snowflake Doodle
Pointed leaves with a line down the middle surround the center here, which makes the whole snowflake look like it’s blooming.
How to draw it:
- Draw a small circle in the center, then six rounded petals around it, each with a short line inside
- Add six pointed leaves around the flower, each with a line down the middle
- Draw a straight line out for each arm, with a small circle where the twigs branch off
- Add two short curved twigs ending in small circles on every arm
- Finish each arm with a diamond at the tip
Circle Branch Snowflake Doodle
Circles at the end of every branch give this snowflake a clean, modern look, a little like a molecule. It goes quickly once the arms are in place.
How to draw it:
- Draw a medium circle in the center, then three straight lines crossing through it to mark the six arms
- Draw a narrow, pointed diamond between each pair of arms, around the circle
- Add a small circle on each arm, just outside the diamonds
- Draw two angled twigs near the end of every arm, each one ending in a small circle
- Finish each arm with a bigger circle at the very tip
Petal Loop Snowflake Doodle
The center of this snowflake looks like a tiny flower, with rounded petal loops, each with an inner line tracing its shape.
How to draw it:
- Draw a small six-pointed star in the center, and add a little asterisk inside it
- Around the star, draw six rounded petal shapes, then trace a second line inside each one
- Draw a straight line out from each petal and finish it with a circle
- Add two short curved twigs on every arm, each ending in a small circle
- Draw a four-pointed diamond with slightly curved sides in the gaps between the arms
Star Center Snowflake Doodle
A six-pointed star in the middle gives this snowflake structure, and the long loops along the arms keep it feeling light and airy.
How to draw it:
- Draw a six-pointed star in the center, then add three crossing lines inside it
- Add a pointed leaf with a line down the middle on each arm, just outside the star
- Draw two long, thin loops on each side of every arm, like skinny leaves
- Finish each arm with a diamond at the tip and a small circle twig on each side
- Add a small dot in each gap between the arms
Diamond Star Snowflake Doodle
Sharp diamonds and soft circles balance each other out on this one, and the little flower hiding inside the star is my favorite detail.
How to draw it:
- Draw a six-pointed star outline in the center, then a small flower of six pointed petals inside it
- Add a diamond with a line down the middle on each arm, just outside the star
- Draw a curved line on each side of every arm
- Add two short twigs ending in small circles near the end of each arm
- Finish each arm with a diamond at the tip
Daisy Snowflake Doodle
Chubby petals with a line down the middle make the center of this snowflake look like a daisy, and the big circles at the tips give it a playful finish.
How to draw it:
- Draw a small circle in the center, then six chubby oval petals around it, each with a line down the middle
- Draw a small pointed diamond in the gap between each pair of petals
- Extend a line out from each petal and finish it with a larger circle
- Add two short curved twigs on every arm, each ending in a small circle
Cute Kawaii Snowflake Doodles
If you like your doodles with a bit of personality, these last four are for you. Each cute snowflake starts with a round face and six chubby arms, and the personality comes from the eyes, the blush marks, and one little accessory.
Happy Kawaii Snowflake Doodle
This is the easiest way to turn a snowflake into a character. All you need is a round face, six arms, and a few details.
How to draw it:
- Draw a big circle for the face in the middle
- Draw six arms around it, each one a short stem that splits into two rounded branches, with a pointed diamond at the tip
- Add two round eyes, each with a tiny white highlight dot, and a small curved line above each eye
- Draw a tiny smile in the middle
- Add a few short diagonal lines on each cheek for blush
Sleepy Snowflake Doodle
A nightcap and a few little Zs turn the same snowflake into the perfect doodle for a bedtime or self-care page.
How to draw it:
- Draw a circle for the face, then six arms around it, each one a short stem with two rounded branches
- Add two closed, curved eyes with a few lashes, a small smile, and blush lines on each cheek
- Draw a nightcap on top of the head: a soft curved cone that flops to one side, with a thick band along the bottom
- Add a round pom-pom at the tip of the cap and a few small stars on it
- Write three Zs floating above the cap, each one a little bigger than the last
Scarf Snowflake Doodle
Every winter doodle looks cozier with a scarf, and a snowflake in one is about as cozy as it gets.
How to draw it:
- Draw a round face in the middle, then six chunky arms around it, each one ending in rounded bumps
- Add a small diamond in the middle of each arm
- Draw two closed eyes with lashes, a small smile, and blush lines on each cheek
- Wrap a scarf around the bottom of the face: a curved band that stretches from one side to the other
- Let one end of the scarf hang down, then add fringe along the bottom and a tiny snowflake mark in the center
Party Snowflake Doodle
Snowflakes deserve a party too. This one is great for a winter birthday page or a New Year’s spread.
How to draw it:
- Draw a rounded hexagon in the center, then six arms around it, each one a short stem that splits into a V, with a small circle at the end of every point
- Add two happy closed eyes, an open smile, and a few blush lines on each cheek
- Draw a party hat leaning on one side of the head: a triangle with a band along the bottom and a few polka dots
- Add a fluffy pom-pom on top of the hat
- Draw a bow below the face, with two loops, a small circle in the middle, and a few fold lines
How To Personalize Your Doodles
Now that you’ve gone through all 17 doodles, here are a few tips and tricks to help make your doodling easier and maybe create your own unique drawing style as well.
- Start with pencil guidelines. Draw the three crossing lines lightly in pencil, then erase them once the doodle is done. They keep the six arms evenly spaced, and that’s the whole secret to a balanced snowflake.
- Finish one layer at a time. Add the same detail to all six arms before moving on to the next one, so the snowflake stays symmetrical instead of ending up lopsided.
- Use color. These doodles look great in plain black and white, but icy blues, silvers, and soft purples can completely change the mood, and a white gel pen on dark paper makes them look like real frost.
- Play with size. A few big snowflakes surrounded by lots of tiny ones can fill a page border, a monthly header, or the corner of a weekly spread. Plus, I always find that drawing things in smaller size makes them look cuter.
- Mix and match. Borrow the center from one doodle and the arms from another, like the circle-tipped branches of the Circle Branch snowflake with the Daisy center.
- Add extra elements. Try adding some elements around – smarks, hearts, swirls. This can create a unique style and make the doodle look more elaborate.
- Play with line thickness. Try using different line thickness- a thicker one for the outline and a thinner one for details. Or maybe draw one snowflake in thick lines and use thin lines on all the others. You’ll be surprised to see how much line thickness changes a doodle.
Mix and match a few of these tricks, and you’ll have a whole set of snowflake doodles that feel completely your own. Plus, a lot of these techniques and tricks you can use in all the other types of doodles you do in the future.
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More Resources
Looking for more doodle inspiration and tutorials to add designs to your pages? I’ve got you covered.
Check out these posts next:
- Easy & Cute Winter Doodles You’ll Want To Draw Right Now
- Cozy Winter Drawing Ideas: 21 Easy Doodles To Draw This Season
- Festive Christmas Doodle Ideas
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