Some of the best parts of the winter months are extended time with the family. Families with small children may find it difficult to, however, occupy that time with activities that are fulfilling and interactive for kids.

Making memories with your kids is important, as they are moments that they will look back on. A great thing to do is get kids involved in crafting projects or a DIY projects as it will both occupy them but also allow them to make something tangible. Winter crafts for kids are a great way to also return to childhood yourself, and express creativity.

If you are thinking of doing some crafting with the family, it can be difficult to think of winter craft ideas on your own, but we have you covered. Below are 10 ideas of super easy, fun winter crafts that both adults and kids will love.

Homemade Snow Globes

Snow globes can be very expensive, but they can easily be made inexpensively by doing them at home. All one needs is a mason jar, glue gun, clear glue, warm water, a spoon, glitter, and a tree ornament that will fit in the jar.

This craft can take any ornament and place it into its own beautiful winter scene. This is a great opportunity to be creative with your ornament selection. You can choose a simple Christmas tree ornament or place one depicting a particular character and place them in the jar to give them a mystical appearance.

This craft can be done at different times of the year with different techniques, such as flowers in spring or leaves in autumn.

The exact steps for this craft can be found here.

Decorative Photo Frames

If you want a pop of color in your decor, it may be fun to add a coat of paint to the photo frames in your home. If you have a tradition of taking a family holiday photo, why not have a decorative frame to go with it?

This is a simple project that only requires paint, painter's tape for the glass or plastic protecting the photo, and any additional decor pieces one may want to add for flair. Some of those additional pieces could be tiny versions of some crafts we will soon be discussing.

If you want to add some texture to the frame, add some silicone sealant for a unique touch that will add a 3D effect.

Snowball Wreath

Wreaths add a beautiful touch to the home as they look simple and elegant, but actually are intricate in their design. One craft could be to make a DIY wreath that can be saved for future years.

Homemade wreaths can be made from a plethora of materials, including Styrofoam balls, tissue paper, ferns, marshmallows, leaves, and many more. Additionally, a DIY garland can be a project that will go hand-in-hand if you do not want to tackle the larger task of a wreath.

The foundation of the wreath can also be creative, such as a wireframe or pool noodles. One thing that stays consistent in the project is the need for a hot glue gun. If you do not own a hot glue gun, a simple hack is to usesilicone sealant as an adhesive.

Learn hacks or get inspiration on how to do this craft here.

Snow Slime

It is fair to say that just about every kid loves slime. It does not require fine motor skills to make or use, and there are hundreds of tutorials to make slime at home. It is also used as a fidget tool to help people concentrate by providing a textile focus.

However, slime can be made for the holidays with some specific modifications. This is a simple craft that can easily be done and is a project that kids will love.

Learn how to make snow slimehere.

Paper (Plate) Snowflakes

This one is a classic: paper snowflakes. Cutting into sheets of folded paper to produce a beautifully designed snowflake that can be as large or small as desired. It is simple yet effective because of just how many options there are to design a paper snowflake.

A twist on this particular craft is to use styrofoam or paper plates, glue, and yarn to design the snowflake. This gives the snowflake a solid base to lay on and can last a bit longer as paper can easily rip or be damaged.

This also allows for different techniques within the application, and both versions can be strung together to create a hanging line of different snowflake designs.

Paper plate crafts that are similar to this are snowman faces on paper plates, by using other materials to design the face of a snowman or other type of character. These can include Santa Claus, a reindeer, a polar bear, and more.

Toilet Roll Figures

Another snowman craft is creating a snowman out of a toilet paper roll. Toilet paper rolls or cut paper towel rolls act as the base of the figure. The figure can be then painted and decorated with different materials.

For example, a snowman figure can be made by painting the rolling white and then using small beads for eyes and buttons, cotton balls for ear muffs, felt for a scarf, and other materials to decorate them.

It is also easy to create arctic animals like penguins and polar bears with this particular craft.

If you want to create a little scene piece for these figures to interact, it can also be part of the craft. Grab something like a shoebox that will act as the base for the figures to stand on. Then, grab some felt or web-like material to set as the floor. This can act as snow in a winter-type scene.

Then decorate your scene to tell a fun story with your figures.

The top border can also be decorated with fake icicles with some aluminum foil, flexible wire, and glitter. Do this by tearing a piece of aluminum foil a few centimeters longer than you desire your icicles’ length to be. Then tear off the lower corners so that they are blunt triangles. This will help your icicle craft taper.

Then, fold the shiny side down over the top few centimeters of the flat edge. Cut a section of flex wire, tie it into a loop and glue it onto one end of the folded aluminum foil so it sticks out the top. You can also use silicone sealant to adhere it and add additional texture effects to the sides and tip of your icicle.

Apply some glue to the outside of your icicle to add some blue or white glitter to give it some shine.

Get Started on Winter Crafts with Silicone Depot

If you are looking for a fun winter activity that does not involve trudging through the snow or being in the cold, consider cozying up to the family room and doing some of these fun crafts with the family!

These types of crafts may inspire children to get involved in future DIY projects that you plan to do around the house, which can be great for older children as it will provide them with a good experience and you an extra set of hands.

Want to learn more about how to do DIY projects in your home? Check out our other blog posts for specific projects in the kitchen, bathroom, garage, and more or shop for silicone sealant today!