Winter crafts & winter decorations
This craft category is a huge collection of winter crafts & DIY winter decors! Easy winter crafts for kids ( snowflake crafts, snow crafts, snowman crafts, polar bear crafts, penguin crafts ), DIY winter home decors ( pine cone crafts, pine tree crafts, decorating with snow and snowflakes, winter window decors ), winter classroom decors, winter nursery room decors, snowman building tips & tricks, winter related crafts ( cozy warm winter clothes & winter accessories with free patterns: sewing / crochet & knitting), DIY garden winter decors ( DIY winter lights, snowmen, bird feeders, winter wreaths, winter porch decors) ... any many more creative winter craft and DIY winter decor ideas!WINTER HOLIDAYS ( Christmas, New year's eve ) have their OWN category! Please choose, the "Holiday crafts" menu instead! ( purple gift icon )

If you need a quick, l ast minute halloween or dress up party costume , these adorable tutu 's double as great costumes and they are so easy to make! ! If your kids are also Frozen / Elsa or Disney fanatics , this video craft tutorial is essential for you! This tutu can be a part of any princess dress , or you can use them in other halloween costumes ( peacock, ballerina etc )
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Jillian from Spin a Yarn Crochet gives you a super cute free Christmas-themed pattern : a crochet deer in Christmas sweater ! We hope you have enough time to get it before the holidays get there! We just love the crochet deer's antlers and their lovely ( absolutely not ugly ) little Christmas sweaters ! Wouldn’t these crochet deer toys looks sweet on a bench with some Christmas accent pillows, or even set up on a mantel with some snow? They would make great cuddle buddies ,especially during the holidays!
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When you take clothespins apart and put them back together, they are something more: clothespin snowflakes! These clothespin snowflakes by Robin ( All Things Heart And Home) are so beautiful with those intricate cut-outs! We love sharing easy and fun craft tutorials on mindy and these beautiful clothespin stars are no exception! These rustic / vintage style stars make a beautiful addition to your Christmas decor and are so fun and easy to make. (Even the smallest crafty hands can create some in no time!) You can make these clothespin stars in any size depending on what size of clothespins you decide to use.
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In this free crochet tutorial by Tarturumies, you can learn how to crochet this adorable cat in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi cat is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cat is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi cat is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At Tarturumies you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute cat accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little cat is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Are you looking for a lovely handmade gift for your best friends or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi ( polar ) bear by AmourFou is just perfect for every special occasion! Amigurumi is an easy to learn crochet technique from Japan that allows you to create lovely toys and gifts, just as this lovely little bear. So don't hesitate: quickly grab this wonderful free amigurumi pattern and learn the how-tos! Amigurumi toys are such great gifts for any special occasion!
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Making snowmen out in the snow is the best, but if there is no snow outside ( or if it’s just too cold ) Easy Peasy And Fun's tutorial will teach you how to make a paper snowman craft that is just as fun. We simply love this dimensional snowman card , it's so brilliant and simple to make. So grab a few sheets of colorful construction paper and create this fun and festive DIY dimensional snowman craft by following along Easy Peasy And Fun's step-by-step craft tutorial:
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This time WhyKnot presents you a gorgeous paracord design : the paracord Christmas tree ( ornament ) . In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn how to make this beautiful paracord Christmas tree with simple knots using nylon parachute cord ( paracord ) . This paracord Christmas tree ornament design is fairly easy to make but the outcome is so gorgeous and unique! This DIY paracord Christmas tree can be a great gift for your friends/family members , but of course you can create one for yourself as well.
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Are you looking for a fun and warm winter hat / halloween knight costume accesory? Try this cute and cozy winter fleece knight helmet! In this nice craft blog you will find the free sewing pattern to make this fun fleece knight helmet and a link to a step-by-step fleece hat sewing tutorial! Fleece is a perfect sewing material for beginners as well because it doesn't fray! So even if your are a beginner in costume making/sewing you can make this fun and cozy hat in minutes for the next Halloween party or just for winter ! You little (or big) boys will love it!
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You can make this super easy blanket coat with a simple wool blanket and a belt you might already have around the house! Do you have some beautiful and warm wool blankets? Make one personalized stylish poncho out of them! This brilliant craft idea will work well also with fleece and other non-fraying fabrics. This quick winter/autumn sewing fashion project is a perfect choice for beginners because it's really easy to sew! You can use any cozy winter/autumn blankets (even fun colorful IKEA fleece blankets) to create one unique jacket for yourself or for the kids! These quick blanket coats also perfect for camping or going outside to the garden because
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Christmas is just around the corner and we would like to share with you something special for your Christmas tree: a free gorgeous crochet snowflake garland! What's fits better to your home at Christmas / winter than beautiful delicate snowflakes ! With this detailed crochet tutorial you can crochet this beautiful crochet snowflake garland easily, even if you are a beginner in crocheting!
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Fun DIY Christmas ornaments are always the best Christmas craft projects! These super cute felt button snowman ornaments will be a gorgeous addition to your Christmas decor and its also a fun and easy winter craft project, even the kids can make some! (If you don't want to hand sew the button snowman and felt Christmas ornaments you can use a strong glue instead) What do you think? Do you love the little button snowmen and these felt ornaments as much as we do? This felt Christmas ornament can be a big hit in the next Christmas fair as well! (Or you can give them as cute gifts in a set!)
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If you don’t want to think about putting another big crochet project on your hooks this lovely little snow globe ornament by Repeat Crafter Me is just a perfect project for you! You can hook up these super simple crochet snow globe ornaments in just 15 minutes! You can add little Christmas buttons to your finished crochet snow globe ornaments as festive little additions. Get the free crochet snow globe ornament pattern at repeatcrafterme.com and create your own little snow globe ornaments now:
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This super adorable crocheted little bear with small heart patches is absolutely in the right size to be a perfect huggable doll for kids. This free written & step-by-step video amigurumi bear pattern and the assembling tutorial will teach you how to crochet your own cute little amigurumi teddy bear! This super cute (and easy to crochet) amigurumi teddy bear can be great gift for your friends and family members at Valentine's day or Christmas (or you can crochet it just for fun)! This pattern is rated an intermediate level not because it uses complex stitches but because we will be crocheting small pieces in a spiral fashion which can sometimes be difficult for beginners.
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I know what you're thinking: "Oh great, another Christmas ornament wreath tutorial". BUT this tutorial comes with a twist: this is the easiest and fastest way to make a festive Christmas wreath! Thirty minutes, approximately $9.00 and voila! You've got yourself a pretty wreath! These wreaths are SO easy and inexpensive to make. All you'll need is a wire coat hanger, a glue gun, a Christmas garland, and some ornaments. You won't believe how easy this is to make! This would be a great project for a Christmas craft party. Seriously, no Martha Stewart level skills required, I imagine both avid and non-crafters would enjoy it.
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This holiday season, bring this adorable little DIY felt Scandinavian Christmas Gnome into your home. It’s a quick, 30-minute craft and is loved by all! This lovely felt Scandinavian gnome family can be a great Christmas decor or a fun Christmas craft for kids , because it's so easy to make! So grab a few sheets of felt and create a bunch of lovely tomtes in no time with Dans Le Lakehouse' step-by-step craft tutorial :
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This mason jar hot chocolate by Homemade Ginger makes the perfect edible DIY ( Valentine's day ) gift ! Easy to make, adorable, absolutely delicious and PINK! ! Follow along Homemade Ginger's recipe and make this edible gift that your friends and family will love! This pink hot chocolate recipe is beautifully rich and creamy, and so cozy to share together!
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Sometimes the simplest craft ideas are the best! With a few wooden clothespins , fabric scraps and a little paint you can make an adorable snowman bookmark in no time! This super cute wooden clothespin snowman bookmark is a perfect craft project for snowy winter afternoons especially if you are a bookworm ! Of course you can gift these adorable wooden clothespin snowman bookmarks to your friends or family members as well, they will love them! Use fabrics with different patterns and colors for every snowman andthis way you can have lots of different snowman bookmarks for all of your favorite books !
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This DIY Candy cane sugar scrub by The Idea Room makes a sweet gift for the holidays, and they’re super easy to make at home! Sugar scrubs are a great way to add some moisture and soften up winter-dry skin. And who doesn’t need that this time of year? This DIY Candy cane sugar scrub is also a great way to relax during the Christmas season.Read this step-by-step tutorial by The Idea Room and create your very own DIY Candy cane sugar scrub today:
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Today she's sharing with us her new fox fingerless gloves crochet pattern made with front post single crochet stitches. No matter what crochet hooks you use, you can make these fun and cozy fox fingerless gloves for yourself in a rainy fall / snowy winter afternoon. You can use this super adorable fox crochet pattern to make fingerless gloves (or handrwarmers ) for your family as a nice Christmas gift or just to show your love. It's not really an easy / beginner crochet project but absolutely worth to try!
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For us, the countdown to Christmas day is as exciting as the event itself. We just love all the excitement! With this beautiful handmade a dvent calendar by Confettidea, the excitement starts now! What better way to start the countdown to Christmas than with a gorgeous handmade advent calendar. Homemade advent calendars are always the best, as you get to choose what you put inside them. Confettidea provides us a free printable template , so creating this gorgeous advent calendar village will be a piece of cake! You can use plain craft paper, upcycled Christmas wrapping paper, old book pages and even maps to make yours. So many possibilities!
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These beautiful paper winter villages by Krokotak are so much fun to make, and it's just the perfect winter or Christmas craft you can do with your kids ( and its also perfect for sprucing up your mantel or winter decor ) ! You can try to create some adorable winter villages with different colored papers in different patterns and motifs as well. Watch Krokotak's step by step tutorial on how to make these lovely little dimensional paper winter villages for winter and let the crafting fun begin:
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Add these reversible scrap wood pumpkins to your fall decor and you can leave them up all the way through winter. You see Amanda added pumpkins on one side but snowmen on the other.We love every simple DIY decor that can last multiple seasons and that is easy to make as well! Grab a few wooden boards from your scrap wood pile and create something rustic yet cute for your home for autumn. Then make them reversible, so you will have a cute item for your winter decor / Christmas decor as well.
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Here is a super cute and super easy to make winter snowman hat by Brassy Apple that is perfect for all winter long after the Christmas season has ended.We bet that you have most of the supplies on hand too except the white hat so it’s a great inexpensive gift too! If you love handmade accessories you will adore this unique snowman hat! This DIY snowman hat is a great way to keep your head warm for the holiday season and beyond.
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Sometimes the simplest kids craft ideas are the best! Take this fun cardboard ( or toilet paper ) roll Olaf by Simple Everyday Mom as an example. Adorable isn't it? Today Sam will show you how to make cute little snowmen with the kids from toilet paper rolls ( with the help of a little paint, craft paper , and a pencil - or you can print the free printable and make it much easier! ). This easy kids craft idea can be a perfect craft project for the kids on a cold winter afternoon, or you can decorate a Frozen themed party with them frugally! ( This paper roll Olaf can be a perfect gift box: just shape it as a pillow box, or wrap it like a candy! )
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This easy to make 3-Dimensional paper snowflake looks gorgeous hanging on a Christmas tree or in a window, and this beautiful paper ornament is also super fun to make! ( For kids or adults as well! ) This 3D paper snowflake can be a winter-time decor, or if you make it in fun vibrant colors it can be a great flower like spring decor as well! Karin used double-sided paper ( white/silver ) to make it and we think it was a good choice - these two colors make it look even more three-dimensional . If you make this easy paper ornament in small sizes it can be a great addition to your Christmas tree !
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