3 Simple, Stunning DIY Winter Crafts

Let’s be honest, for those who love a good DIY project, there is no wrong season for crafts and creativity. Still, there is something about the blustery winter months that calls for a mug of warm tea and a satisfying craft project. After the holiday decorations come down, many of us are left with bare spots on our shelves, walls, and end tables. It’s too early for the spring summer decor, but we’re so over pine trees and Santa – so how to fill in the gap?

To help you solve this home decor conundrum, we’ve highlighted 3 DIY winter craft projects perfect for whiling away a chilly afternoon. Enjoy!

Pinecone Door Hanger

Looking for winter crafts that can grace your front door once the holidays are behind you? This pinecone door hanger fits the bill perfectly. For this project you’ll need large 8-12 large pinecones (available in your backyard or at your local craft store), ribbon, and a hot glue gun.

Cut 8-12 pieces of ribbon (1.5 - 2 inch width) into 2 foot long strips before gluing each piece to the top of a pinecone. Allow the hot glue to dry completely and then gather your ribbon up, pulling the pieces to varying lengths to give your door hanger a layered look. Tie your ribbon into a tight double knot before hanging on your front door.

String Heart Yarn Cards

These adorable heart cards are a great way to keep your kiddos busy while getting their valentines crafts done early. As an added bonus, this project also helps your kids hone their sewing skills. All you’ll need for these heart cards is yarn, thick cardstock, a threading needle (large and blunt for little hands), a heart cookie cutter, a pencil, and some fun markers if using as a Valentine’s Day school card.

Trace around your heart, and punch holes around the shape before erasing your pencil marks. Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end, then let your kids criss-cross the heart with the yarn, filling in the shape. Once all the holes have been filled with colorful yarn, tie off and finish up. If you want to, write “Happy Valentine’s Day” in marker for your kids to use as cards at school. These winter crafts also look adorable in frames and make great gifts for grandparents.

Yarn Pom Wreath

No winter crafts list is complete without a yarn pom project, and this creamy, white pom wreath is the perfect decor piece for the winter months. This DIY craft is easy, fun and worthwhile as the large, full wreath makes a statement on both walls and interior doors.

For this project you’ll need both white and cream yarn, a pom maker, a wreath form, and craft glue. Make your poms by wrapping them around your pom maker, regularly laying them out on your wreath to estimate how many you’ll need. You’ll want to tie on a loop of white ribbon or twine for hanging before gluing your poms into place. Be sure to vary the cream and white yarns for a layered effect.

Other DIY projects we love include making homemade soap with essential oils, or preparing for Valentine's Day early be hand-crafting DIY Valentine's Day cards for your loved ones.

What’s your favorite way to craft away the chilly winter days? Share your best winter crafts and DIY tips with us in the comments section below.

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