12 wonderful winter crafts to wipe away cabin fever
Stuck inside on a snowy day? These winter crafts will entertain the kids as you wait out that blizzard.
Photo: Geoffrey Ross
Winter crafts
Blizzard in a jar
Calm down antsy kids with this fun blizzard in a jar. Your kids will be mesmerized by the swirling glitter that’s sure to be shinier than the actual blizzard blowing outside the window.
Paper cupcake liner trees
Keep your house feeling festive all winter long with these paper cone trees made out of colourful cupcake liners. Mix up the patterns to decorate for other holidays: hearts for Valentine’s Day, shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day—the possibilities are endless!
Cute elf ornaments
Make these cute little elves in all kinds of colours and they can stay up even after the holidays are over. Your kids will love their little elf friends, but make sure to clean the pinecones thoroughly before you start crafting.
Six-point snowflake
This super simple snowflake can be made in 45 seconds, but since scissors are involved, let the little ones take their time. Make a bunch and tape them to the wall or string them across the room to bring a pretty snowfall inside—without the freezing temperatures.
Ugly sweater ornament
Get everyone in the family to make one of these adoarble sweater ornaments! They can each decorate them however they want, and at the end you’ll have a cute little family of sweaters. Plus, this salt dough recipe can also be used for all kinds of other crafts.
Snowflake and dreidel wreath
Wreaths are super simple to make and look amazing when finished. This one has tiny dreidels on it, but your family can add whatever decorations they want. Try little bells or stars! This is the perfect craft to make as a family and hang up for everyone to see.
Adorable monster gloves
Make your kid want to wear his gloves by adding some felt, pompoms and googly eyes. These wacky monster pals will keep your little one’s fingers warm all winter long.
DIY snowglobe
Snowglobes don’t have to be expensive. Have each kid make their own snow globe out of a jar and then add their favourite trinket or figurine for a personal touch.
Tea light snowman ornament
This little snowman took a page out of Rudolph’s book and got himself a nose that glows! Who knew an LED tea light could look so darn cute?
Homemade crackers
Save your leftover wrapping supplies to make these adorable crackers. Put whatever treats you want inside and have fun popping them open with your kids.
Mini popsicle stick toboggan
Make this tiny toboggan with your kids when you’re too tired take them out to the big hill. Get popsicle sticks that are big enough, and you can make mini toboggans for all your kids’ dolls and action figures.
Metallic pasta garland
Take pasta crafts to the next level with this bowtie pasta garland. Some glitter and metallic paint make these bowties look super sophisticated. Opt for more colourful paint colours and polka dots if you want a funky look.
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