14 Cute Winter Crafts to Make & Help You Romanticize the Season

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As January starts, the holiday season has come and gone, and the impending cold winter is the only thing in sight, I find myself inside more and looking for ways to romanticize the season. One of those ways is finding creative outlets and indoor activities. That’s where crafting comes in. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and distract from the gloomy feeling the season has a reputation for bringing.

Whether we’re hosting a rom-com movie night by the fire or looking for an indoor activity while it snows, crafting is the best way to add seasonal sparkle to your home. I searched TikTok to find the best winter crafts (that are perfect for adults) to try this season. It’s time to start crafting! Keep reading to discover all the cute crafts to make all winter long.

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14 Cute Winter Crafts

1. Paper Snowflakes

@lillianvalerieart Happy decorating! ❄️⛄️#snowflaketutorial #papersnowflakes #diysnowflakes #diydecorations #holidaydecor ♬ Christmas Aesthetic – Tollan Kim

Paper snowflakes are such a classic winter craft to make. These are so simple to make, but the cut-out design makes them look elevated for your home. Hang them in your kitchen, entryway, or wherever you’d like to add a touch of whimsy to your home.

2. Winter Needlepoint

@gigi.mw introducing your new whimsy winter hobby, needlepoint!!🎀🎄 #diygift #diychristmas #hobbies #needlepoint #crafttok ♬ Wonderful Christmastime – Edited Version / Remastered 2011 – Paul McCartney

Needlepoint is the trendy craft this year, and I’m totally here for it. It’s a craft that can quickly become a hobby you stick with. For the winter season, opt to use a seasonal design. However, you can use any needlepoint design you’d enjoy most. Once you’re done, you can frame the piece or use it to turn into a plush item.

3. DIY Emmy Jay Clips

@roseypeng winter is for crafting and baking ❄️🍪🎀 #craftnight #rhinestones #emijay ♬ original sound – Mood Lyrics

One of the most popular hair accessories this year is the Emmy Jay hair clips. However, they are pretty pricy. How fun would it be to host a craft night with your beasties and make a DIY version of them? All you need are some cute acrylic clips from Amazon and some craft supplies to personalize your hair clips.

4. Wine Glass Charms

@maxieelise DIY wine glass charms: christmas edition 🎄💕 #bestiedate #girlsnightin #girlsnightideas #craft #crafts #crafty #christmascrafts #easycraft #diygiftideas #diy #diyproject #charms #diyparty #christmasgiftideas #christmasparty #christmasaesthetic ♬ Sleigh Ride (Sped Up) – The Ronettes

A fun hosting item to have on hand is wine glass charms. When guests come over, they can add one to their wine glass stem so they know that it’s their drink. These are so simple to make, and you can customize the charms to make it a theme for the winter season.

5. DIY Snow Globes

@misonani DIY Snowglobe Girls Night ⛄️ I love doing all the holiday crafts in November so that we can have them on display all throughout the holiday season. #snowglobe #diycraft #christmascrafts #diydecor #girlsnight ♬ original sound – christmas sounds 🎄

Okay, how cool are these snow globes? They are such a fun winter decoration to add a cozy glow to a kitchen counter, coffee table, or bookshelf. I think it’s so neat that they are made out of glass cookie jars — so unique!

6. Wintery Window Art

@rachlvalente the most magical way to add festivity 🤍 this WINTRY WINDOW ❄️🌲 is DAY 10 OF LOW-CONSUMPTION CHRISTMAS! a fun & super easy project with just ONE thing: chalk markers. it’s a beautiful scene to look out of and into, and brings so much holiday magic even when you live in a snow-less city ✨ 〰️ . . “‘This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger’.” —Luke 2:12 . . #christmasdecor #windowpainting #winterwonderland #holidaydiy #christmascrafts ♬ Winter Wonderland – Ella Fitzgerald

Whether you live in a small apartment or a house of your own, adding a whimsical winter touch to your windows is such a creative way to celebrate the season. Using a glass chalk marker, decorate your window with snowflake designs, a winter village, and showy trees.

7. Paper Bag Snowflakes

@nicole_thenomad channeling my inner Buddy the Elf this year ☺️❄️✂️ these paper bag snowflakes are so easy + cute to make + instantly raise the cozy level in your home. save it so you can try + follow for more cozy Christmas diys! ✨ #christmascrafts #paperbagsnowflakes #papersnowflakes #diychristmasdecor #christmasdiy ♬ Elf – Main Theme – Geek Music

Turn your home into a winter wonderland with these beautiful paper bag snowflakes. You’ll be surprised at how simple they are to make. All you need is a bunch of paper lunch sacks, a hot glue gun, and some scissors to make the decoration come to life.

8. Painted Mugs with Winter Designs 

@marileighjo How I painted coffee mugs for gifts this year. 🌸 #diygiftideas #diycoffeecup #diygifts #howtopaintcups #marissaleigh ♬ Howl's Moving Castle Theme: Merry-Go-Round of Life – Piano – Frozen Silence

Another fun craft to make for a winter girls’ night is painted mugs. These are so easy to make. Have your friends paint their designs using acrylic paint. Let them sit for at least 24 hours before sealing them. Brush or spray on sealant (like this Mod Podge one) and bake in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.

9. Snowflake Soap

@kvetkasoap Holiday crafting is truly relaxing — cutting the base, melting it down, pouring the layers, and watching this little snowflake take shape. DIY melt-and-pour projects like this are perfect for cozy winter days, and the layered pour is so satisfying to watch. If you enjoy simple creative ideas, Christmas colors, and soothing crafting videos, this one’s for you. #holidaycrafting #meltandpour #satisfying #snowflake #wintervibes ♬ Crafting At Home – oligarwil

How adorable is this snowflake? We love this fun craft idea for the season. The different layers of soap add a fun touch, too. Get creative and make different variations of blue, purple, and white layers.

10. DIY Mod Podge Coasters

@rachelscraftylife Make coasters with me! 🎀🎄 The perfect easy craft for a cute little gift 🎁✨ #christmascraft #homemade #christmasdiy #diy #holidaydiy #christmas2024 #diychristmas #handmadegifts #handmade #handmadeholidays #crafts #crafty #fyp #diyproject #diyhomedecor #coaster #diycoasters ♬ Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Darlene Love

Who doesn’t love a cute coaster for their winter lattes? Have fun using different napkin designs to Mod Podge to the coaster surface. These would be such an adorable touch to your living room coffee table or dining table.

11. Gift Card Snow Globe Craft

@samantha.home.aesthetic Proof that a gift card can feel thoughtful and not boring… just add a little Christmas magic. ✨ I made this DIY snow globe holder in under 10 minutes and I’m honestly obsessed with how sweet it turned out. It’s one of those tiny things that feels special when you hand it to someone — like a little winter world they get to keep. #DIYChristmas #GiftIdeas #HolidayCrafts #CozyHome #ChristmasDecor ♬ santa tell me – ‍r7ptor

Whether you’re giving a birthday gift, Valentine’s Day gift, or a “thank you” gift, this gift card snow globe is such a fun way to present it. Plus, it doubles as a pretty decoration to add to your coffee table or bookshelf for the winter season.

12. Snowman Doormat

@mmurphy_ roomies got craft for the changing of the guard!⛄️🎨 bye bye ghosts #diydoormat #crafty #artsandcrafts #roomiegoals #winter #christmasdecor ♬ Last Christmas – ⭐️

I love a cute DIY doormat and thought this snowman doormat was the perfect way to add a whimsical touch to your front door. If you don’t want to paint a snowman design, you could opt for a snowflake pattern or a winter plaid design.

13. Giant Painted Snowflakes

@studio_rosie_ Giant Packing Paper Snowflakes ❄️ Creating a little indoor winter wonderland with these giant snowflakes!  I painted the giant snowflakes on packing paper, cut them out, and suspended them from the ceiling with fishing wire. Such a simple way to make a room feel completely transformed. Cozy, magical, and inexpensive, my favorite kind of project! #kidcraft #easycraft #christmascrafts #papercrafts #wintercrafts ♬ Winter Wonderland – Ella Fitzgerald

Create an indoor wonderland with these giant painted snowflakes. They are such an easy and cute winter craft to decorate your home. Use blue or purple paint, or opt for a more neutral look with a sky blue and white color scheme.

14. Winter Simmer Pot Jars

@gracelynnhewitt99 these made my whole house smell like a cozy cabin in the mountains while its snowing hehehe 🥹☃️❤️ #wintervibes #simmerpotrecipes #simmerpotjars #potpourri #potpourrirecipes #simmerpot #wintersimmerpot #cozyathome #cozyvibes #cabinvibes #winterpotpourri ♬ Snowman (Sped Up Version) – sped up nightcore

Winter simmer pots are one of my favorite ways to make my home smell delicious for the winter season. These are incredibly simple to make and gift to friends and family this season. I know I would be so thankful for a cozy, gifted craft like this during the cold winter months.