Goodbye to Winter Kids Drawing
28 Easy Winter Crafts to Keep Kids and Adults Busy on the Snowiest Days
Christmas has come and gone, but the fun continues with these DIY ideas.
Mike Garten
The weather outside is frightful, which means it's time to break out all the indoor games, DIY projects and cold weather-friendly activities you can think of to help pass the time. The next time you're snowed in (or, ya know, too chilled to step outside), cozy up with a mug of hot cocoa and get creative with any of these winter crafts. With ideas tailored to toddlers, kids and adults, these easy DIYs embrace all that the season has to offer a.k.a. snow, snow and more snow.
Since it may be best to stay inside and off the roads, a lot of these craft ideas call for supplies that you already have at home, including upcycled Amazon boxes, popsicle sticks or pinecones from your own backyard. Most of these projects also double as decor, so you can swap out the red and green for something that ushers in a feeling of cozy and calm — snow-dusted wreaths, cut-and-fold paper snowflakes and other whimsical winter decorations.
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Snowball Wreath
Round up a bunch of styrofoam balls and turn them into a winter-ready wreath. One by one, attach styrofoam balls to a wreath form with hot glue and top it off with a bow when it's time to hang.
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Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
Bring the outside in by painting a stack of popsicle sticks and arranging them to look just like falling snowflakes. Once glued and completely dry, weave colored embroidery thread around the popsicle sticks to create an" X" pattern. Tie the thread at the back of the snowflake and trim any excess. Glue a ribbon loop to the back of the snowflake to hang or stick 'em directly to the wall with Command strips.
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Winter Scene Candles
This one's for Cricut crafters only: Using your Cricut machine, cut out the tree design template on white vinyl. Then, simply peel off the design and stick it around the base of the hurricane candle holder.
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Winter Shakers
Transform empty salt and pepper shakers into a winter wonderland with teeny-tiny evergreens, plastic deer and salty snow drifts.
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Pinecone Wreath
Rely on nature's beauty to make an eye-catching door decoration. Start by gluing the main circle of pinecones around a wire wreath form, then adding five pointed-star shapes as you go along. Loop a pretty ribbon around it to hang it on your front door.
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Snowman Spoons
Because the best crafts are the ones you can eat! Swirl these chocolate-covered candy cane spoons in a mug of cocoa for a minty twist.
Get the tutorial at Woman's Day »
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Winter Magnolia Leaf Wreath
Take a grouping of magnolia branches and arrange them around a florist's foam wreath. To keep them in place, soak the wreath foam in water and push the leaves in the foam until they're secure. Paint select leaves silver or gold for a wintery finish.
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Magical Winter Scene
Give a hat box (or any ol' shipping box, really) new life by filling it with fake snow powder, mini bottle brush trees and figurines until it resembles a Hallmark-worthy winter village.
Get the tutorial at Woman's Day »
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Winter Ice Wreath
If the weather outside is frightfully cold (below freezing, at least), hang this ice wreath. Fill a bundt pan with water and other forest finds (cranberries, pine needles and so on), then stick it in the freezer until its completely solid. Hang it somewhere visible, so the birds in your neighborhood can spot it and enjoy its natural flavors.
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Paper Bag Stars
Paper stars are a sign of the season even after Christmas wraps. Create a neutral medley by mixing plain brown paper stars with a few dip-dyed cut-outs.
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois »
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Mitten Garland
For a practical yet pretty display, string everyone's mittens together and hang it somewhere within reach. Keep skis, snowboards or other winter gear nearby for easy access.
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Craft Stick Winter Characters
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Flamingo Snow Globe Ornament
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Grinch Slime
Slime is a crowd-pleasing activity for kids in all seasons, but this version is extra festive for winter. Elmer's clear glue, liquid starch, and water form the basis of this simple slime recipe; green food coloring and tons of green glitter give it the Grinch touch.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts »
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Handprint Penguin
Trace kids' hands onto construction paper for this handprint penguin project. Give it as a gift, send as a card or save as a special keepsake to remember how tiny those hands once were.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids »
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No-Sew Sock Snowman
Find a perfect match for your odd socks with this easy, no-sew snowman project. Use as decor, or even as a seasonal doorstop; it's filled with rice so it has some weight to it.
Get the tutorial at Easy Peasy and Fun »
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Novelty Snow Globes
Use oven-bake clay to create whimsical and unexpected objects inside of these snow globes: Think cacti, donuts, pineapples and hot dogs.
Get the tutorial at Aww Sam »
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Snow-Dotted Cone Trees
Whip up a forest of snow-dotted trees in any colors you like. Start with prefab paper mâche cones and top with acrylic paint, dotted with white for a chic and modern-looking interpretation of snow.
Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life »
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Twig Snowflakes
Kids can crumple up tissue paper to create their own distinct snowflakes using twigs. Forage for organic supplies around your home, or substitute popsicle sticks just as easily.
Get the tutorial at Buggy and Buddy »
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Pinecone Ornaments
Colorful pompoms decorate real pinecones in this jolly project. Use the ornaments to trim the tree, hang them from the mantle or use them to dress up holiday presents with a homemade touch.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project »
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Snowman Ornament
Stuff plastic ornaments with cotton balls and decorate with googly eyes and marker to create sweet snowman faces in this easy project with minimal mess.
Get the tutorial at Typically Simple »
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Sparkly Foil Icicles
All you need to make this easy and inexpensive craft project is aluminum foil, white glue, silver cord and blue glitter. Use as tree ornaments or hang anywhere else for homespun wintry decor.
Get the tutorial at Kids Craft Room »
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Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen
Recycle empty toilet paper rolls for this easy snowman project, just right for a mantel or as tree ornaments. Just add pipe cleaners, googly eyes, pompoms and ribbons to make them come alive.
Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous»
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