Winter Craft Ideas To Beat The Boredom Blues

These winter themed kids craft tutorials can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you probably already have around the house! NO special skills or tools are required, so any skill level can make these awesome art projects come to life!

Our most popular post from this category is our Handprint Snow Globe Keepsake tutorial.

Paint Splat Snow Globe Craft Idea – Free Printable

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Snow globes have a special kind of magic. One little shake and a whole tiny world fills with swirling snow. This craft brings that same wintry wonder to paper, and the best part is that kids get to make a big, beautiful mess along the way. Our Paint Splat Snow Globe starts with a few […]

Paint Splat Hot Chocolate Mug Craft Idea For Kids

What Happens When Snowmen Fall into Hot Cocoa? An Easy Kids Winter Craft Idea Comes To Life! Our Paint Splat Cauldron craft took off like a broomstick a few fall seasons ago. You made hundreds of bubbling, oozing, glittery cauldrons, and we loved every photo. So we asked ourselves what would happen if we gave […]

Popsicle Stick and Paint Splat Fairy Craft Idea

Some crafts are pure magic from the very first squeeze of paint. This Popsicle Stick and Paint Splat Fairy is one of them! It’s an original idea here at Glued To My Crafts, and we can’t wait for you to try it. This sweet little fairy starts with a plain wooden craft stick and a […]

Spatula Stamped Melted Snowman Card Craft Idea

Some snowmen stand tall with perfect round heads and neat little buttons. These snowmen have gone soft in the best possible way. This “You Melt My Heart” melted snowman card turns a simple kitchen spatula into a stamping tool, and the result is a pair of puddly, lovable snowmen with jaunty top hats and carrot […]

Spatula Stamped Penguin Craft Idea To Make This Winter Season

There’s something about penguins that makes winter feel cozy. Maybe it’s their little waddle or their tuxedo coats. Maybe it’s the way they huddle together to stay warm. Whatever it is, kids adore them, and that makes penguins perfect for a winter craft session. This spatula stamped penguin is simple, playful, and a little bit […]

Spatula Stamped Polar Bear Craft Idea For Winter

That rubber spatula in your kitchen drawer is about to become your favorite winter art tool. With one press into white paint, it makes the perfect fuzzy polar bear face. No stencils, no tracing, and no stress about drawing the “right” shape. This spatula stamped polar bear craft is simple enough for preschoolers and fun […]

Paper Plate Snowman w/Handprint Scarf Craft

This little snowman is pure joy on a paper plate. He has a dapper top hat, a cheeky carrot nose, and a beautiful polka dot scarf that ends in your child’s very own handprint. It looks like a wave hello, and that’s what makes this craft so special. This project is quick, low-mess, and made […]

Snowy Day Penguin Craft with a Paper Plate

With one paper plate, a doily, and a little paint, your kids can make a cheerful penguin peeking up at a snowy sky. This easy winter craft works well for preschoolers and early elementary kids at home or in the classroom. It takes about 30 minutes, plus a short drying break, and makes a sweet […]

Paper Plate Reindeer In The Snow Craft Idea

Snowflakes are falling, cocoa is warming on the stove, and little hands want to create something. This Paper Plate Reindeer In The Snow craft is the perfect cozy-season project! It uses simple supplies you probably already have at home or in the classroom. A painted paper plate becomes a sweet reindeer face. A traced handprint […]

Torn Crepe Paper Snow Day Craft for Kids

Snow is falling, the cocoa is warm, and the kids are already asking what’s next. This torn crepe paper snow day craft for kids is a simple, cheerful project that turns a paper plate and a few scraps of streamer into a snowman peeking out at a flurry of falling snow. It takes about 20–30 […]

Snowman On A Snowy Day Craft Idea for Littles

There’s something magical about the first snowfall of the season. Little noses press against the window, mittens come out of storage, and everyone starts dreaming of building a snowman. This craft lets your kids build one right at the kitchen table, no frozen fingers required! This sweet paper plate snowman peeks in from the side […]

Craft Idea For Kids To Recreate This Winter

Bundle up those tiny creative minds this winter! Our craft roundup for kids is the perfect way to spark their imagination. From custom ornaments and cozy snowman crafts to Santa inspired masterpieces, these winter DIYs will keep them entertained and create memories that will warm your heart. Get ready for a season filled with creativity, […]

Paper Bowl Penguin Craft Idea For Winter

Some crafts take an afternoon of planning and a trip to three different stores. This isn’t one of them! This adorable paper bowl penguin comes together with supplies you probably already have at home, and the star of the show is a soft, fluffy cotton round that becomes his perfect little white belly. It’s a […]

Toilet Paper Roll Stamped Winter Day Craft

This toilet paper roll stamped winter day craft turns an empty cardboard tube into a snowy, swirly winter sky. All it takes is a little white paint, some dark blue paper, and a sprinkle of sparkle. In about 20 minutes, your little ones will have a blustery winter scene they made with their own hands. […]

Torn Paper Hot Chocolate Mug Craft

There’s nothing quite as cozy as a warm mug of hot chocolate on a snowy day, and this craft captures that feeling perfectly! The Torn Paper Hot Chocolate Mug Craft is a fun, hands-on activity that kids will love creating for someone special. With its textured, torn-paper design and a heartfelt message “You warm my heart […]

Pool Noodle Stamped Snow Tubing Snowman Winter Craft

Today’s “sledding snowman” art project idea is absolutely perfect for those chilly winter months coming up! With just a pool noodle and some paint, you can create a charming winter scene that kids will be thrilled to call their own. This delightful craft uses pool noodles as stamps to make the big, round shapes for […]

Christmas Lights Snowman Craft Idea Using Cupcake Liners

This Christmas lights snowman craft is pure holiday cheer on paper. Three cupcake liner snowmen peek in from the edges of the page, staring wide-eyed at strings of colorful lights. It takes simple supplies, no paint, and about 20 to 30 minutes from start to finish. What makes this version extra fun is that you […]

Cupcake Liner Reindeer In The Snow Craft Idea

Some of the best holiday crafts come from things already sitting in your kitchen drawer. This sweet reindeer scene uses plain brown cupcake liners, a sheet of cardstock, and a few little fingertips dipped in white paint. The result? A trio of cheerful reindeer peeking into a snowy winter sky. This project works well for […]

Dot Sticker Cardinal Winter Tree Craft

Winter brings bare trees, frosty mornings, and one of our favorite feathered friends: the bright red cardinal. Against a snowy backdrop, these cheerful birds look like little sparks of color, and kids love spotting them. That’s what inspired this sweet and simple craft. With a few dot stickers, some markers, and a dab of white […]

TWO Ways – Egg Carton Snowman Craft Idea For Winter

Cold days have a way of keeping everyone indoors, and that’s when a good craft project saves the afternoon. Winter crafts give kids a chance to slow down, get creative, and make something they’re proud to show off. Best of all, some of the most charming projects start with items you’d normally toss in the […]