DIY Winter Crafts for Snow Days.
4. Ice Lanterns A perfect way to turn freezing temps into art. Fill plastic containers with water, drop in pinecones, berries, or food colouring, and place a smaller cup inside to create space for a tealight. Freeze overnight, remove the cups, and add a candle for a glowing ice lantern. You’ll need: Plastic containers, small cups, water, natural decorations, tealight. 5. Winter Scene Jars Create a tiny snow globe without the fuss. Add cotton balls or white tissue paper for “snow,” small figurines or Lego pieces, and a sprinkle of glitter to a clean jar. Kids can design mini winter scenes and proudly display them. You’ll need: Clean jars, cotton balls, small toys or figures, glitter. 6. Painted Pinecones Gather pinecones from the park or buy a few at the store. Paint them white, gold, or silver for a snowy look, then tie on string for homemade ornaments or table decorations. You’ll need: Pinecones, paint, brush, string. 7. Cocoa Mugs with Personality Let kids decorate plain mugs with oil-based paint markers or ceramic pens. Bake them (following pen instructions) to set the design, and you’ll have personalized mugs perfect for hot chocolate after a day in the snow. You’ll need: Plain mugs, paint markers or ceramic pens. Snow days are a gift — a break from busy schedules and a chance to make something together. These simple crafts keep hands busy, imaginations active, and families bond all winter long.
A snowy day is the perfect time to stay warm, get creative, and make something magical together.
When the snow starts falling and the city slows down, it’s the perfect excuse to stay cozy indoors and get creative. These simple winter crafts are fun for kids, easy for parents, and use everyday supplies you likely already have at home. No special materials, no mess (well, not much!) — just pure, homemade winter fun. 1. Paper Snowflakes You can’t go wrong with a classic. Fold and cut plain white paper into different shapes to create your own blizzard of snowflakes. Tape them to windows for a wintery look, or string them together to make a garland. You’ll need: Paper, scissors, and tape or string. 2. Sock Snowmen Turn old socks into adorable, no-sew snowmen. Fill one sock with rice or cotton, tie it off with string to make the body and head, and decorate with buttons, ribbons, and markers. You’ll need: Old socks, rice or cotton, string, glue, buttons, markers. 3. Homemade Bird Feeders Bring a little life to your winter windows with a bird feeder craft. Spread peanut butter on a toilet paper roll, then roll it in birdseed. Hang it with string outside your window and wait for the visitors to arrive. You’ll need: Empty toilet paper rolls, peanut butter, birdseed, string.
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