Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with your little ones and dive into some creative, hands-on projects. Let’s explore some fun and simple winter arts and crafts that will keep those tiny hands busy and imaginations soaring.
Snowman Garland
String together a garland of paper snowmen to drape across a mantelpiece. It’s a simple yet delightful way to add a handmade touch to your winter decorations.
You might give these a try:
- Assorted Colored Construction Paper Pack: Add creativity to your garland by using colorful paper. Perfect for fun and vibrant snowmen.
- Craft Twine for Garland Hanging: Secure your snowmen with sturdy twine. Easy to use, perfect for durable decorations.
- Children’s Craft Scissors Set: Safe and easy to use, these scissors are perfect for little hands crafting snowmen.
Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Help our feathered friends with a pine cone covered in peanut butter and birdseed. This eco-friendly craft is a fun way to teach kids about giving back to nature.
These products might help:
- Natural Pine Cones for Crafts: Engage kids with quality pine cones for crafting, ideal for creating nature-friendly projects.
- Birdseed Mix for Wild Birds: Attract a variety of birds with a nutritious seed mix, perfect for your homemade feeders.
- Peanut Butter for Craft Projects: Use smooth peanut butter to easily adhere birdseed to pine cones and create delightful feeders.
Sock Snowballs
Stuff old socks with rice to create soft, throwable snowballs for indoor fun. It’s a great way to upcycle lonely socks and have a friendly snowball fight without the chill!
Might be a good match:
- Bulk Rice for Crafts: Get bulk rice to fill your sock snowballs, ensuring a soft and fun indoor play experience.
- Colorful Craft Socks: Use colorful craft socks to make vibrant snowballs, adding a splash of color to your activities.
- Eco-Friendly Twine: Secure your sock snowballs with eco-friendly twine for a natural and sustainable crafting solution.
Pom-Pom Polar Bears
Craft polar bears from large white pom-poms and felt, adding googly eyes for a dash of personality. My little cousin loves making these and giving them as gifts.
Useful items to consider:
- Large White Pom-Poms for Crafts: Create adorable pom-pom polar bears effortlessly with these large, fluffy white pom-poms.
- Felt Sheets in Assorted Colors: Craft perfect polar bear features with these versatile and colorful felt sheets.
- Googly Eyes for Crafts: Add personality to your polar bears with these fun and easy-to-use googly eyes.
Glittering Icicles
Fashion glittery icicles from aluminum foil and silver glitter. These sparkling creations look beautiful hanging in any room, adding a touch of winter’s sparkle indoors.
Try these:
- Aluminum Foil Sheets: Craft shimmering icicles effortlessly with high-quality aluminum foil sheets. Perfect for winter decor fun!
- Silver Craft Glitter: Add sparkle to your icicles with vibrant silver glitter. Enhance any craft project beautifully!
- Craft Adhesive Glue: Ensure secure and easy glitter application with reliable craft glue. Ideal for all crafting needs!
Winter Nature Collage
Gather twigs, leaves, and other natural elements to create a collage that captures the essence of winter. It’s amazing how kids can find beauty in the simplest materials.
Some handy options:
- Craft Glue for Kids: Securely bond twigs and leaves for your winter collage with this easy-to-use craft glue.
- Children’s Scissors: Let kids safely cut materials for their collage with these specially designed children’s scissors.
- Nature Art Craft Kit: Explore endless possibilities with this nature craft kit, perfect for creating seasonal collages.
Frosted Candle Holders
Create frosted effects on glass candle holders with Epsom salt and glue. Lighting a candle inside these holders casts a warm, inviting glow—perfect for cozy evenings.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Epsom Salt: Transform candle holders into frosty decor with Epsom salt for a magical winter glow.
- Glass Candle Holders: Perfect base for your frosted creations, these glass holders enhance any cozy space beautifully.
- Craft Glue: Ensure lasting frosty effects with reliable craft glue, ideal for detailed decoration projects.
Snowy Salt Painting
Use salt and watercolor paint to make stunning snow scenes. Watching the salt absorb the colors and create unique patterns is like magic unfolding before your eyes.
Give these a look:
- Watercolor Paint Set for Kids: Unleash creativity with vibrant colors that soak beautifully into salt, creating magical winter scenes.
- Craft Table Salt: Perfect for absorbing watercolors and forming enchanting patterns in snowy art projects.
- Heavyweight Watercolor Paper: Provide a sturdy base ensuring colors absorb well and artworks last longer.
Cotton Ball Snowmen
Nothing says winter like building a snowman indoors with cotton balls. My niece loves decorating hers with colorful buttons and a paper hat—it’s an adorable way to bring a touch of snow inside.
Some ideas to consider:
- Cotton Balls: Bring snowy winter fun indoors with soft, fluffy cotton balls for crafting delightful snowmen.
- Colorful Craft Buttons: Add a pop of color and fun to your snowmen with these vibrant, easy-to-use craft buttons.
- Paper Craft Hats: Top off your snowman with cute paper hats, perfect for a creative indoor winter activity.
Winter Wonderland Diorama
Create a magical winter scene in a shoebox with cotton for snow and twigs for trees. I love the look of wonder on kids’ faces as their world comes to life.
A few relevant products:
- Artificial Snow Blanket: Add a touch of realism to your diorama with soft, fluffy artificial snow blanket.
- Miniature Pine Trees: Transform your shoebox into a forest scene with these realistic miniature pine trees.
- Natural Twigs and Branches: Use natural twigs to enhance your diorama’s woodland authenticity and charm.
Festive Felt Ornaments
Create festive decorations with felt and ribbon to hang around the house. Making these with kids brings a personal touch to holiday decor that feels just right.
A few things you might like:
- Assorted Felt Sheets: Craft colorful ornaments with a variety of felt sheets. Perfect for creative holiday decorations.
- Fabric Scissors: Easily cut precise shapes for your felt ornaments with high-quality fabric scissors.
- Decorative Ribbon Set: Enhance your ornaments with a charming ribbon set, adding a festive touch to your creations.
Recycled Jar Snow Globes
Turn old jars into charming snow globes with water, glitter, and small figurines. I love watching kids’ eyes light up as they shake their creations and see the snow swirl.
Possibly handy products:
- Assorted Miniature Figurines: Inspire creativity with these charming miniature figurines, perfect for personalized snow globe creations.
- Craft Glitter Pack: Add a magical touch to your snow globe with this vibrant and sparkly craft glitter pack.
- Reusable Glass Jars: Create eco-friendly snow globes using these sturdy and reusable glass jars in various sizes.
Paper Snowflakes
Cutting out intricate snowflakes from paper is a classic, and adding a bit of glitter makes them sparkle just like the real thing. I remember doing this with my mom, and now I pass on the tradition.
A few helpful options:
- White Origami Paper: Create intricate snowflakes with smooth, easy-to-fold origami paper. Perfect for delicate designs.
- Glitter Glue Set: Add sparkle to your snowflakes with a vibrant selection of easy-to-apply glitter glues.
- Craft Scissors for Kids: Ensure safety as you cut snowflakes with kid-friendly craft scissors designed for little hands.
Handprint Snowmen
Use handprints to form snowmen on canvas, adding hats and scarves with paint. It’s a keepsake craft that captures a moment in time—perfect for grandparents.
These products might be useful:
- Canvas Panels for Painting: Purchase durable canvases perfect for crafting handprint snowmen. Make memories last on quality surfaces.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Get vibrant paints to bring your snowmen to life with colorful hats and scarves. Create with joy!
- Kids Paintbrush Set: Choose easy-to-use paintbrushes designed for little hands. Let kids paint details on their snowmen.
Faux Stained Glass
Turn tissue paper and contact paper into stunning stained glass windows. I adore how the colors light up when the sun shines through, brightening even the gloomiest day.
May just do the trick:
- Colored Tissue Paper Sheets: Enhance your crafts with vibrant tissue paper sheets for a stunning stained glass effect.
- Clear Contact Paper Roll: Create beautiful faux stained glass projects using versatile and easy-to-use contact paper.
- Craft Scissors for Kids: Ensure safe and precise cutting for little hands with these kid-friendly craft scissors.
Yarn-Wrapped Winter Stars
Wrap yarn around star-shaped cardboard cutouts to create cozy winter stars. I’ve found these look stunning hung in a window, catching the last light of the day.
Check these products out:
- Assorted Yarn Pack: Grab assorted yarn packs to add vibrant colors and textures to your charming winter stars.
- Star-Shaped Cardboard Cutouts: Use star-shaped cardboard cutouts as perfect bases for your delightful winter star creations.
- Craft Glue Stick: Ensure your yarn stays in place with easy-to-use craft glue sticks for seamless crafting.
Penguin Pops
Transform simple popsicle sticks into cute penguins using paint and paper cutouts. These little guys look fantastic perched on a windowsill, and they always make my workshop participants giggle.
Explore these options:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Bring your penguins to life with vibrant colors using this versatile acrylic paint set.
- Assorted Popsicle Sticks: Start your winter craft with these durable popsicle sticks, perfect for little penguin bases.
- Craft Paper Sheets: Create detailed penguin cutouts with these easy-to-use craft paper sheets in assorted colors.
Button Snowflakes
Arrange buttons on paper to form unique snowflake patterns. It’s a fun way to use up spare buttons and create delightful designs that can be framed or gifted.
Products that could assist:
- Assorted Craft Buttons: Explore creativity with colorful buttons perfect for unique snowflake crafts. Get yours today!
- Craft Glue for Kids: Ensure secure sticking with child-friendly craft glue. Perfect for button snowflake creation!
- Arts and Crafts Paper: Enhance art projects with high-quality craft paper. Ideal for framing your button snowflakes!
