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Winter is the perfect season to slow down, snuggle up, and get crafty with the kids! Whether it’s a snow day activity, a cozy afternoon indoors, or a festive way to celebrate the holidays, these easy winter crafts for kids will keep little hands busy and imaginations soaring. From DIY snowman crafts and paper plate art to winter animal printables, handprint keepsakes, and glittery snowflakes, there’s something here for every age and skill level. These fun, budget-friendly ideas use everyday materials like paper, cotton balls, glue, and paint—making them ideal for preschool classrooms, homeschoolers, or just a creative family afternoon.

Not only are these winter-themed crafts adorable, but they also offer opportunities for learning through art—think fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and storytelling. Whether you’re planning a winter craft party, decorating for the holiday season, or looking for indoor snow day activities, this list of 25+ magical winter crafts for kids is a must-save. Pin it now for instant inspiration whenever the chilly weather strikes!

So grab your glue sticks, break out the construction paper, and dive into this frosty fun collection that includes Christmas tree crafts, polar bear art, snow globe projects, mittens and hat garlands, and even printable winter paper houses! Each project is designed to be engaging, colorful, and totally kid-approved.

Abstract Winter Art For Kids

Beautiful Abstract Winter Art Project for Kids. Using various process art techniques, kids will love creating glittery Winter landscapes.

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Diy Farmhouse Winter Sign

Make a decorative piece to hang in your home with this winter craft idea. Make a DIY Farmhouse Winter Door Hanging Sign that will add a special touch to any room in the home.

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Fantastic Snowman Snow Globe Craft And Winter Sensory Bottle

Each snowman snowglobe will look so cute and your kids will love shaking them up and swirling them around to watch the “snow” inside swirl around in a memorizing snow storm just like a regular snow globe!

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Winter Yarn Wreath

An easy winter yarn wreath will add warmth and texture to your home decor this season. It’s a beautiful craft to display for Christmas or all winter long.

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Winter Hats And Mittens Craft For Kids

Winter Hats and Mittens Craft for Kids is a super cute and easy winter craft for kids. Perfect for preschoolers or kindergartners, a great craft project for the classroom.

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Glitter Glue Snowflakes A Fun Winter Craft

These glitter glue snowflakes make a great winter craft for preschoolers. A fun glitter glue craft that has all the sparkle of glitter without the mess!

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Easy Winter Scene Christmas Tree Shape Craft For Kids

Let kids get creative with shapes as they make Christmas trees to deck the halls this holiday season. This craft is great for little kids or big kids because they can be hung on the wall or put on a homemade Christmas card.

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Winter Craft Watercolor And Salt Snowflakes

Make this stunning salt and watercolor snowflake winter craft with your kids. It is a fun way to teach both science and art at once!

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Diy Winter Wreath Embroidery Hoop

See how easy it is to make a gorgeous DIY winter wreath using embroidery hoops and winter stems. You can even add pops of red for Valentine’s Day.

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Polar Bear Winter Art

Printable Polar Bear Winter Art project for kids. Print the polar bear silhouette and create a beautiful Winter scene out of tissue paper!

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Toilet Paper Roll Penguin Easy Winter Craft For Kids

Penguin crafts are one of the staples of winter crafts and can be a nice diversion when you’ve already made way too many snowman crafts.

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Winter Paper House Craft

Have fun with our 3D Winter Paper House Craft for kids! A creative and festive winter craft to spark imagination! (4 free printable templates).

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Faux Snowy Pinecones Winter Decor Diy.Html

These faux snowy pinecones will add a little bit of glitz to your winter decor. Super easy tutorial and, heck, who doesn’t love glitter?

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Winter Animal Handprints

Make Winter animal handprints – a penguin, owl and arctic fox. Turn them into handprint cards or make them as an afternoon craft!

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Diy Winter Wreath Non Christmas

See how to make a DIY winter wreath for your front door! Accented with pinecones, snowberries, and ice sickles, this handcrafted wreath is bursting with nature-inspired winter charm. The frosty winter door wreath is perfect for the time after Christmas!

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Cute Winter Animal Printable Christmas Cards

Looking for an easy Christmas craft for kids? These adorable Winter Animal Printable Christmas Cards are fun to colour and easy for kids to make!

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Winter Handprint Tree

This Winter Handprint Tree is a beautiful Winter art project for kids, that doubles up as a sweet little keepsake. Perfect for preschoolers, toddlers and in the classroom!

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Diy Iridescent Winter Wreath

This easy DIY iridescent wreath is perfect for winter and the holidays. This wreath will make any home feel like Christmas! Wreaths can cost a pretty penny if you buy them ready-made but you can easily make your own, even if you are not too crafty.

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Winter Village Red Car Christmas Tree Ornaments

DIY winter village & red car Christmas tree ornaments with recycled cans: easy decorations & crafts in vintage farmhouse Anthropologie style!

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Paper Plate Snowman Easy Kids Winter Craft And Free Template

Here is one fun, simple, and adorable winter craft you can make with your kids. It’s designed for preschool-age kids, but even older kids can have fun and get creative with this paper plate snowman! The Free template comes with all the pieces you need to complete this craft.

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Scrapbook Paper Winter Wreath Craft

With just a few basic craft supplies and some paper from your scrapbooking stash, make this paper wreath to decorate your home for winter!

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Pine Cone Winter Owl Craft

A fun pine cone winter owl craft for kids to practice their fine motor and scissors cutting skills. Perfect craft for preschoolers and kindergartners.

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Winter Bubble Wrap Tree

This Winter Bubble Wrap Tree is perfect if you’re looking for Winter craft ideas for kids. Simple setup, minimal materials—it’s an ideal toddler or preschooler craft!

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