15+ Winter Crafts for Kids

Now that the holiday season is over, we’re into the winter months. Here in New Hampshire, it’s cold outside and that means my kids are inside. So this mom has to find some ideas to keep their little hands and minds occupied.

Crafts and art projects are a great way to keep children busy and encourage them with creativity. Here’s a fun list of 15 winter crafts for kids the whole family will enjoy.

From super simple free printable games to pin the tail on the snowman and adorable crafty owls, there’s something for everyone here from preschoolers all the way up to older kids and more crafty moms.

15+ Winter Crafts for Kids:

Snowflake Glitter Slime – Living Well Mom
Snowman Jar Craft – All Kids Network
Paper Snowflake Art Quilts – B-Inspired Mama
Winter iSpy for Kids – Living Well Mom
Winter Craft: Upcycled Penguins – Diary of a Working Mom
Kid-Made Doorbells – Martha Stewart
Pin the Nose on the Snowman – Living Well Mom
Pine Cone Skier – Twig and Toadstool
Q-Tip Snowflakes – Easy Crafts for Kids
Marshmallow Snowman – Happy Home Fairy
Paint Stick Snowmen – Crafts by Amanda
Winter Scene Playdough Mats (free printable) – Living Well Mom
Puffy Snowflakes – Inner Child Fun
Doily Snowmen – Happy Holidays House
Tissue Paper Snowflakes – Happy Hooligans
Pinecone Winter Owls Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun
Winter Mitten Crafts for Preschoolers – Housing a Forest
Pom Pom Hot Cocoa Mug Craft for Kids – Crafty Morning

I want to try all of these with my kids, but our first project will have to be the Puffy Snowflakes – they look so easy and fun! And of course, the snowmen are all adorable, with my favorite being the Snowman Jar Craft. What a great idea!