When winter days get shorter and colder, finding ways to keep kids entertained indoors can be a challenge. That’s where winter crafts come in! These projects are more than just something to pass the time—they’re a chance to create, connect, and bring some warmth to chilly days.
Below, we’re sharing some creative and simple winter craft ideas the whole family can enjoy.
There’s something truly calming about cutting out snowflakes. All you need is white paper, scissors, and imagination. Fold, snip, unfold—and suddenly, you have something beautiful.
Try using different coloured paper or even add glitter glue for some sparkle. Hang them on windows, make a garland, or stick them on the fridge.
This craft is great for motor skills and encourages kids to explore symmetry and shapes.
Want to turn a rainy day into something magical? Craft sticks are your best friend.
Use them to build tiny houses, trees, and even snowmen. Once dry, kids can paint them in their favourite winter colours. Add cotton wool for snow and string lights for a glowing village scene.
This is a great project to spread over a few afternoons—ideal for school holidays!
If you’ve collected pine cones during your outdoor adventures, put them to good use. Turn them into owls, foxes, or winter gnomes using felt, googly eyes, and craft glue.
This hands-on activity helps kids explore textures and storytelling. Each pine cone creation has its own personality!
Want to keep the magic of winter on the shelf? Grab a clean jar, fill it with glitter, water, a few drops of glycerine, and add a small figurine or tree glued to the lid.
Screw on the lid tight, shake, and watch the snow swirl! It’s a little science experiment and art project rolled into one.
Kids love customising their snow globes and giving them as gifts.
Give kids paper, magazines, buttons, fabric scraps, and glue, and let them create a winter scene of their own.
Collage helps build creative thinking and problem-solving as kids figure out how to turn random bits into a masterpiece.
Plus, this is a perfect quiet-time activity on a cold afternoon.
Winter crafts aren’t just fun—they build important skills. From cutting and glueing to colour matching and storytelling, your kids are learning through play.
They also give families a reason to sit together, chat, and make something special. These moments become memories.
At Our Past Times, we believe play comes in many forms—crafting is just one of the ways families can bond, learn, and have fun together indoors. We have wonderful craft kits perfect for cold days. designed to spark creativity and inspire hands-on play.
Looking for screen-free ways to keep your little ones engaged during winter? Explore craft kits, puzzles, games, and toys that encourage storytelling, fine motor skills, and imagination—the perfect companions to your next craft session.
So when cold weather keeps you indoors, remember: fun and creativity go hand in hand. Pair a cosy craft day with a new favourite toy, and make winter days ones to remember.
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