Winter Warm-Up: 10 Wonderfully Wintery Crafts
It’s kind of hard to believe that the holidays have already zoomed on by, leaving us behind to brave the cold chill of winter. Here in upstate New York, we’ve gotten several feet of snow over the last two weeks and the air is colder than cold. And it’s snowing. Still. Predictably, when it gets this cold and blustery, I get the itch to nest, which in turn makes me feel particularly crafty. So today I’ve got ten wonderfully wintery crafts that are sure to help keep the cold weather doldrums away!
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Cozy Candles
Using an old sweater and a hot glue gun, dress up ordinary glass candle holders with these cozy little wraps!
Get the how-to from Sweet Paul. -
A-Frame Tent
The perfect little hideaway for reading books and daydreaming when the weather outside is frightful, I love this A-frame tent!
Get the how-to from A Beautiful Mess. -
Sweater Pillows
Another fun and seasonal way to reuse an old sweater or two, throw pillows have never looked so cozy!
Get the how-to from Jones Design Company. -
Bird Feeder Star
As a kid I always loved bird watching through the windows in the winter months. Welcome the cardinals to pay a visit with this darling bird feeder star!
Get the how-to from Sweet Paul. -
Sweater Vases
Vases filled with paper whites will bring a smile all winter long. Wrap those vases with old sweater sleeves and they're even more sure to charm!
Get the how-to from Sweet Paul. -
Sweater Mittens
More sweater love, make these super cozy mittens using a favorite old sweater or sweatshirt!
Get the how-to from A Beautiful Mess. -
Beeswax Candles
These sweet and simple homemade beeswax candles are a truly lovely and chic way to add a little ambiance to your home in the winter months.
Get the how-to from Oh Happy Day. -
Heart Printed THrow
A budget-friendly way to add a little pizazz to your living room, create your own printed throw using fabric paint!
Get the how-to from A Beautiful Mess. -
Glowing Lanterns
These gorgeous glowing lanterns wrapped in leather trim have a lovely look for winter, perfect for a dark corner of your living room or lining an aisle at a winter wedding!
Get the how-to from Wed Over Heels. -
Custom Doormat
Much needed for trapping snow and slush before it gets tracked inside, swap out your old doormat for a custom one with a fun pattern!
Get the how-to from A Beautiful Mess.
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