DIY winter crafts are a fun way to express one’s creative side while decorating their home. These extra touches can give one’s space the much-needed warmth and festive touch when the winter chills set in. Besides helping homeowners personalize their living space, these crafts also help children develop fine motor skills. From fabric coasters to homemade fire starters, there are various minimal-effort DIY upcycled winter craft ideas one can try at home.
1. Make homemade fire starters
Homes with wood-burning fireplaces can benefit from this cool hack. Adults can make this easy winter craft with tissue tubes and dryer lint. These are usually items one tosses in the trash. One can collect and stuff the dried dryer lint in the hollow tissue tubes, then unroll a wax paper sheet about 4 to 5 inches wider than the tube and wrap it. The twisted ends could also serve as a wick when one needs to light it up. One can keep these on a stand near the fireplace to make the space look cozy and use the DIY craft to light a fire when required.
2. Put pinecones in glassware
Another simple winter craft idea for a warm home is placing pinecones or dried seedpods in glassware. To do this, one could use glassware like clear vases and bowls, which are normally available in dollar stores. One must dab some decoupage glue on the tips of the pinecone and sprinkle some craft snow over the glue. The process can give the tips of the pinecone a permanent winter look. One could add other items to the glassware to complete the look.
3. Go with warm lighting and candles
DIY winter crafts for a cozy home can be as simple as adding warm lighting or candles to a space. After all, winter decor can shine the brightest with the right lighting. Warm lamps or ceiling lights could introduce the much-needed plushness to the home. Even alternatives like string lights and candleholders can create soft, welcoming lighting. One could look for candleholders in brass or glass to add a vintage look to rooms.
4. Introduce greenery
Homemade decorations like plants are perfect for any season, including winter. Potting small plants around spaces of the home, like the bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Even something like DIY pine branches in a winter vase can make up for a beautiful centerpiece and add a rustic vibe to the home decor items. Apart from pinecones, one can even plant fresh options like bromeliads, oxalis, clivia, and alsobia.
5. Make cozy fabric coasters
Besides being a great decorative item, cozy fabric coasters can also be utilitarian during winter. One could use fabrics from an older shirt to decorate wood slices available at the local craft store. Alternatively, one can always find flat items at home—such as sizable old bottle covers—and stick the fabric on them to design affordable crafts. The best part about the cozy fabric coasters is that the material is usually absorbable. This helps absorb condensation easily and prevent water from slipping onto the table.
6. Try soft textured items
Arranging DIY soft textured items around the home is one of the best winter-themed options to create a cozy look. One could knit a personalized soft textured item by looking through tons of ideas available online. Some trending options include a chunky blanket, faux fur pillows, and a lavish pom pom throw. With the right skill and guidance, one can knit each item at a minimal cost.
7. Opt for nature-inspired decor accents
In the winter, nature-inspired decor accents can add a layer of comfort to each room. For instance, anything with a wooden texture can change the ambiance of most home spaces. Homeowners could add natural wooden tables, branches, a grapevine wreath, and wicker baskets to make any room comfortable. Other options include crafting a pinecone wreath or a centerpiece with natural colors. One can combine this with candlelight or fresh winter greenery to enhance the natural look.
8. Make winter party cups
The winter season is usually where all the festivities come in. One can use this to their advantage by designing a few party cups with vinyl stickers. These stickers could read “Happy New Year,” “Best Year Ever,“ “Merry Christmas,“ or anything else one desires. One can place these around the house to give the home a festive touch. The homeowner can even use the cups for parties, where both parents and children would love the playful design. The ideal colors for printing the vinyl labels include dazzling gold, back, and silver. To make things more affordable, one can skip the printing bit and customize the cups with permanent markers instead.
9. Create hand-lettered signs
Something as simple as hanging up handwritten signs can instantly transform any home space. These signs could have personalized messages or one’s favorite quotes. One can hang them above the console table to make them eye-catching to them and guests who visit the home. The sign will surely create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the season.
Besides increasing the aesthetic appeal of one’s space, these winter-themed DIY projects can even help increase the market value of one’s home.
