Fun and Creative Kids Winter Crafts to Try at Home

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Keep your kids occupied and cozy this winter with some fun and creative winter crafts! Whether you're looking to make handmade decorations for your home or just searching for fun and easy activities to do with your children on a snowy day, there are countless winter crafts to choose from.

Snowflake Window Clings

Materials

• PVA glue
• Food coloring
• Wax paper
• A plastic sandwich bag or icing bag

Instructions

1. Mix some PVA glue with food coloring of your choice.
2. Draw snowflakes onto the wax paper using your plastic sandwich bag or icing bag filled with the glue mixture.
3. Let them dry overnight.
4. Once they are completely dry, peel them off of the wax paper and stick them onto windows, mirrors, or any glass surface in your house to decorate it!

Tips

• You can use different colors of food coloring to make multicolored snowflakes.
• Cut out different shapes of snowflakes to create unique designs.

Popsicle Stick Snowman Ornament

Materials

• Popsicle sticks
• White and black paint
• Orange felt or construction paper
• Ribbon
• Glue

Instructions

1. Paint 3 popsicle sticks white and let dry.
2. Glue the 3 sticks together vertically, so they form a snowman shape.
3. Cut out a small carrot shape from orange felt or paper, and glue it on for the snowman's nose.
4. Cut out two small circles from black construction paper or felt for the snowman's eyes and glue them on.
5. Add some buttons with black paint, and a ribbon to hang it on your tree!

Tips

• Use different colors of felt or construction paper for the accessories to personalize your snowmen.

Icy Penguins

Materials

• Black, white and orange paint
• Googly eyes
• Paintbrushes
• Styrofoam ball
• White polysterene sheet (or use old packaging)
• Glue

Instructions

1. Cut the white polystyrene sheet into the feet and wings shapes.
2. Paint the styrofoam ball completely black for the body, and let dry.
3. Paint a smaller white circle, to glue as the penguin's belly once dry.
4. Add white paint to form the penguin's face & belly, then add orange paint for beak and feet.
5. Once dry, glue on googly eyes and stick the wings and feet.

Tips

• Try out different positions of the wings for variation.

Marshmallow Snowmen

Materials

• Large marshmallows
• Edible food markers
• Pretzel sticks
• Candy corn
• White frosting

Instructions

1. Spear two large marshmallows onto a pretzel stick - this is the body of the snowman.
2. Use edible markers to draw on the snowman's face and details such as scarves, mittens, etc.
3. Use candy corn for nose and arms.
4. Use the white frosting as "glue" for holding together the parts and pieces.

Tips

• Can add color with food coloring to the marshmallow frosting.

Winter crafts are a great way to keep your kids creative and entertained during the winter months. Try out some of these fun projects or come up with your own ideas to make this winter one to remember!

FAQ

What age group is best suited for these winter crafts?

These winter crafts are appropriate for kids of all ages with appropriate supervision for younger children.

Where can I buy the materials for these crafts?

Most of the required materials can be found at your local craft store, grocery store, or online retailer.

How long does each craft take to complete?

Each craft varies in length, but most should take no more than an hour to complete.

Can I make modifications to the recommended materials if necessary?

Yes, feel free to modify the crafts as you see fit based on the materials you have on hand.

Are there any safety concerns I should be aware of when doing these crafts with children?

Yes, ensure that children do not ingest any materials, and supervise any use of scissors or sharp objects.

Can I reuse the materials for future crafts?

Yes, many of the materials can be reused for future crafts.

How do I properly store the finished crafts?

Store the finished crafts in a cool, dry place where they won't get crushed.

Can I sell the finished crafts?

Yes, you can sell the finished crafts if you wish.

Are there any seasonal variations of these crafts that I can do during other times of the year?

Yes, many of these crafts can be modified for other holidays and seasons.

Where can I find more winter craft ideas for kids?

There are many resources available online and in craft stores for additional winter craft ideas.