
1. Pinecone Bird Feeders:
Gather supplies: Collect pinecones on a nature walk, peanut butter, birdseed, and some ribbon or yarn.
Spread the peanut butter: Spread peanut butter generously all over the pinecone.
Roll in birdseed: Roll the peanut butter-coated pinecone in a bowl of birdseed, ensuring it's completely covered.
Add a hanger: Tie a piece of ribbon or yarn to the top of the pinecone and hang it from a tree branch outside.
2. Salt Dough Ornaments:
Make the dough: Mix 1 cup of salt with 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup of water. Knead until smooth.
Shape the dough: Roll out the dough and cut out shapes like snowflakes, stars, or snowmen.
Decorate: Use cookie cutters, toothpicks, or straws to create designs.
Bake: Bake the ornaments in a preheated oven at 200°F for 2-3 hours.
Decorate further: Once cooled, paint the ornaments or add glitter.
3. Paper Snowflake Crafts:
Fold the paper: Fold a square piece of paper in half diagonally, then fold it in half again.
Cut designs: Cut out different shapes and patterns from the folded paper.
Unfold: Carefully unfold the paper to reveal a beautiful snowflake.
4. Cotton Ball Snowmen:
Stack cotton balls: Stack three cotton balls on top of each other to create the snowman's body.
Add details: Use buttons or beads for eyes, a carrot for a nose, and a scarf made from yarn.
Decorate: Add a hat made from construction paper and draw a mouth with a marker.
These are just a few Kids craft ideas to get you started. Encourage your children to use their imagination & create their own unique winter masterpieces. Happy crafting!Â