Wintertime is a great time to start a do-it-yourself project. Whether you want to make decor for your Muskegon home or some handmade gifts, there are many fun & easy winter DIY projects to choose from. This list of projects is suited for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and will keep young and old crafters alike amused throughout the winter season.
1. Winter Wreath
Beautiful wreaths add charm to your home. The great thing about winter wreaths is that there are a ton of creative options to choose from. Even with simple materials, you could make a pine-bough wreath decorated with ornaments and ribbons, or a whimsical wreath of white willows and red cardinals. Turn your colorful winter scarves into a wreath! Let your imagination go wild with this winter DIY project.
2. Rice Heating Pad
Rice heating pads are inexpensive, practical, and very pretty projects to make. Just toss these soft flannel pads into a microwave for a few minutes to warm, soothing aching muscles, and warm cold fingers. Just take some cloth, rice, and your basic sewing skills and you can craft these small gifts for the people you love.
3. Deer Lawn Ornaments
How about a beautiful rustic deer lawn ornament for your yard? Transform rough-hewn logs and branches into a rustic deer that you can use as exterior winter decor. You’ll need cut logs of different sizes, sturdy wooden dowels for legs, and smaller branches for antlers. Then drill holes and assemble your new outdoor decoration.
4. Paper Snowflake Garland
Intricate-looking paper snowflakes make for a fun DIY project for kids and adults alike. Add a touch of whimsy by turning those cut-paper snowflakes into a garland to deck your halls or tree. Just grab some paper sheets, scissors, and some string and you can finish this project in no time! You can also look for snowflake patterns online and create a blizzard of paper snowflakes to string up around your house.
5. Pinecone Door Hanger
Easy & pretty winter decor from pinecones is a project anyone can do. Read on further to learn how you can make a pinecone door hanger. You will need some wide ribbon, some pinecones, and a hot glue gun for this simple but beautiful project. Glue a pinecone to one end of each ribbon, then tie the other ends together to make a bunch of ribbons that you can easily hang. This project could grace your entryway or hallway or can even serve as gifts for your neighbors.
6. Faux Fur Throw Pillow
Among the best winter DIY projects are those make your Muskegon home feel cozier. Faux fur throw pillows add coziness to any room. With some faux fur fabric and a pillow form, you can easily craft something for your bed or favorite chair. Measure, cut, and sew the fabric to fit the pillow, and you have an easy DIY project you can snuggle up to all winter.
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