Short days, dark, cold nights \u2013 once the hustle and bustle of Christmas is over, it can be hard to find things to do in winter to keep busy, especially in that strange void of time between Christmas and New Years. But instead of overindulging on Christmas leftovers and vegging out on the sofa with the latest Netflix series, why not take the time to enjoy some winter art and craft activities? Get creative and you never know \u2013 you might just start a new tradition.<\/p>\n
Just to make it a little easier, we\u2019ve gathered some of the best winter craft ideas for kids and adults that will keep everyone occupied on chilly days and gloomy weekends in January.<\/p>\n
Keep the kids occupied during winter weekends, or as a calm-down after hours playing in the snow on your next snow day with these cute winter crafts for kids.<\/p>\n
For super easy and cheap winter crafts for kids, you can\u2019t go wrong with a little bit of old-fashioned finger painting. Add a wintry twist with this sweet fingerprint painting of a snowy tree from Easy Peasy and Fun<\/a> \u2013 paint a bare tree and let the kids use their fingerprints to create a snowy scene, using a cotton bud to make the snow.<\/p>\n If the weather has been more slush than snowman this year, don\u2019t worry \u2013 you can create your own snowy scene with these sparkly mason jar snow globes! Find the full DIY at Hey, Let\u2019s Make Stuff!<\/a>. These jars are sometimes recommended as a \u2018calm jar\u2019 thanks to the slow drifting \u2018snow\u2019 as it falls to the bottom of the jar, so they would make great winter crafts for kids that need a bit of help settling down.<\/p>\n Inject a little bit of science into your winter craft activities with these cool crystal snowflake decorations from Little Bins for Little Hands<\/a>. These cheap winter crafts are easy to make with pipecleaners, borax, and a little bit of patience. You\u2019ll need to get your hands on some borax (and you\u2019ll need to handle the hot water step of this DIY) but after leaving your snowflakes in the solution overnight, crystals will form, creating a frosted effect!<\/p>\n It\u2019s not just kids who get to have all the fun \u2013 flex your creative muscles with some winter crafts for adults, creating slightly more sophisticated designs that you can enjoy year-round.<\/p>\n You can bring some of the natural world into your home with winter crafts like these Instagram-worthy hanging wreaths. These wreaths from 91 Magazine<\/a> might look daunting, but they\u2019re actually surprisingly simple to put together using craft wire, pine sprays, and eucalyptus stems. As a bonus, they\u2019ll also smell beautiful and wintry as they dry in your home! Who needs a Yankee Candle?<\/p>\n These pretty winter luminaries from Crafts by Amanda<\/a> are simple and stylish, with a sweet rustic feel that would make great decoration for your home, or as wintry gifts to perk up your friends in January! Make a day of it by picking up the pinecones on a wintry morning walk, then head home to create the luminaries and light them around your living room for a cosy evening in.<\/p>\n Looking for a fun winter art and craft activity that you\u2019ll still want to enjoy through spring and summer? Look no further than these cute pinecone decorations, created by One Little Project<\/a>. Gather some pine cones on your next wintry walk (or buy some from the shop!); and stick tiny pom poms to the underside of the branches of the cones, using a hot glue gun.<\/p>\n To hang up, simply select a ribbon in your favourite colour and glue it to the top of the pinecone, before hanging up. Alternatively, if you prefer the more rustic look, you can use twine instead.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t deny yourself this January – after all, sweet treats and indulging are needed when the nights are long and cold. These winter art and craft activities will mean you\u2019ll end up with a tasty snack to enjoy!<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve spent all day crafting, you\u2019ve earned yourself a treat \u2013 and these chocolate-coated candy canes will really upgrade an indulgent mug of hot chocolate. Crush a candy cane up into tiny pieces, then dip the ends of candy canes into melted chocolate and into your candy powder. Leave them to chill in the fridge \u2013 then when you next enjoy a hot chocolate, stir the candy cane through for an extra chocolatey, peppermint-y indulgence. (And if you have actually spent all day crafting with the kids, slip some Bailey\u2019s into the hot chocolate, we won\u2019t tell a soul).<\/p>\n Are you struggling to get your kids to eat their greens? These cute Christmas trees might just be the answer to your problems! Shared by Eats Amazing<\/a>, all you need is a carrot, a cucumber, and a toothpick! Peel the carrot beforehand, and use a star-shaped cutter for the top, before getting your little ones to have a go at assembling the tree.<\/p>\n Sometimes your sweet tooth comes out of nowhere, craving an instant sugary hit. Instead of reaching for a slab of chocolate, why not make your very own mug cake instead? The Monday Box<\/a> adds a winter twist, with shredded coconut and melted marshmallow giving the illusion of a snowball; and adding a perfect sticky twist to the fluffy light cake. Simply mix the ingredients in a mug, put it in the microwave for a minute, and enjoy!<\/p>\n We hope this has given you enough ideas to keep your next snow day full of fun things to do, and winter craft activities to keep the whole family occupied on dark winter weekends! For more craft inspiration (both festive and not), check out our guides on Christmas tree decorations you can make yourself<\/a>, tips on making your own Christmas stocking<\/a>, and how to make a scrapbook<\/a>. Over on the thortful blog<\/a> you can find articles on every occasion!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Glittery mason jar snow globes<\/h3>\n
Crystal snowflake decorations<\/h3>\n
Winter crafts for adults<\/h2>\n
Minimal winter wreaths<\/h3>\n
Winter luminaries<\/h3>\n
Pinecone winter ornaments<\/h3>\n
Foodie winter craft ideas<\/h2>\n
DIY Hot chocolate stirrers<\/h3>\n
Healthy cucumber Christmas trees<\/h3>\n
Snowball mug cake<\/h3>\n