Whether you’re trying to keep the kids entertained on a snow day or you’re an adult seeking a creative winter project, snowflake crafts are the perfect choice! Here is an awesome collection of my favorite snowflake-themed projects.
I always get excited when cooler weather comes around and we see those first bits of snow sprinkling down from above. Yes – I’m a winter person.
One of those snow lovers (and ski season lovers!) that enjoys freezing their jingle bells off. We’re rare, but we exist!
As we cozy up for the winter season, why not bring a bit of that frosty charm indoors without the need for a shovel? Enter the whimsical world of snowflake crafts!
Whether you’re five or fifty-five, crafting snowflakes is an absolute blast. It’s one of those rare activities where ‘chilling out’ and ‘cool crafting’ can be taken quite literally.
Let’s start with the kiddos: all they need is a sheet of paper and scissors to get started on a simple project. Watch as they snip-snip-snip their way to creating a flurry of paper snowflakes.
And grown-ups, don’t feel left out! You too can elevate your snowflake game. How about crocheting snowflakes that even the Snow Queen would envy?
Or transforming paper flakes into chic ornaments and window wonders? That’s right, it’s your turn to show off your ‘cool’ crafting skills.
Might I recommend family crafting day, complete with hot cocoa, your favorite winter playlist, and an indoor snowstorm of creativity.
No actual snow where you live? No problem! With snowflake crafts, you can create your very own winter wonderland, minus the frostbite.
So, are you ready to fill your home with handcrafted, one-of-a-kind snowflakes that won’t melt on your couch?
Scroll down and discover a blizzard of snowflake craft ideas that are sure to add some DIY sparkle to your winter days. Let’s make it snow, crafty style!
Snowflake Crafts
Here you will find over 40 of my favorite snowflake crafts from around the web. There is something for everyone on this list!
Snowflake Art
Learn how to make this snowflake art, easy enough for kids and adults. It's the perfect wall art for winter!
Farmhouse Snowflake Art
Kate already had some scrap wood and glue and paint - all she needed was $2 worth of dowels to make this cute winter project! It's an inexpensive version of a $250 Pottery Barn find.
Coffee Filter Snowflakes
You'll love learning how to make this cute coffee filter snowflake craft, perfect for kids this Christmas or winter! Adults love these too.
Winter Felt Ball Garland
Don’t buy a felt garland for winter decorating when they are SO easy to make! Use felt balls and embroidery floss with some cute snowflakes and you'll have one in minutes.
Giant Snowflake Marquee
You can make this light-up snowflake marquee one of two ways: quickly using foam core or take a bit more time and use wood. If you use wood, you can keep this decoration and bring it out year after year!
Snowflake Votives
In this cute winter craft, you’ll use Mod Podge and dollar store supplies to decorate snowflake votives. So easy and inexpensive!
Boho Winter Basket Art
I love the simplicity of this DIY! You just stitch winter designs on thrift store baskets using yarn. Sketch out your design with chalk first and it is super easy.
Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
Is winter making you feel drab and depressed? Spice things up with some colorful snowflakes! You can decorate with these cuties and brighten up your day.
Snowflake Trinket Dish
There’s nothing better than the combination of glitter and Mod Podge – use it to create this pretty snowflake trinket dish for winter!
Macrame Snowflake
Follow along with this macrame tutorial to make some snowflakes of your own. It is easy to follow with numerous photos.
Snowflake Mason Jars
Have you ever tried stamping on mason jars? It's easy to do! Paint some cute mason jars with shades of blue and then stamp snowflakes. . . perfect for winter gifting or decor.
Cupcake Ornaments
These handmade cupcake ornaments for Christmas are regular ornaments painted to look just like delicious treats! Have you ever seen anything so sweet?
Christmas Apothecary Jars
Learn how to make these Christmas apothecary jars (they hold candy!) for your holiday mantel or decor.
Snowflake Christmas Tree Skirt
I love the simple and modern feel of this DIY tree skirt, made of gray felt and embroidered with snowflakes..
Paper Bag Snowflakes
Learn how to make large snowflakes out of paper bags! These are easy, inexpensive, and can be used for holiday or seasonal decor.
Large Wooden Snowflakes
Use different sizes of square dowels to make wooden snowflakes perfect for a winter wall display.
Fork Snowflakes
Use up that supply of plastic forks by making these fun snowflakes! They look great just white, but you can also add some sparkle with glitter.
Felt Star Snowflake Ornaments
These felt ornaments may be best for older children since a needle and hand sewing is involved. This is a great beginner sewing project for kids!
Winter Pom Pom Wreath
Learn how to make a winter pom pom wreath with this easy tutorial! This wreath will look great on your front door all winter long and is a great neutral wreath through the holiday season.
Snowflake Coasters
Create pretty snowflakes using white pipe cleaners and glue. Hang them as ornaments, or use them as fun winter coasters as shown!
Wooden Snowflake Ornament
If you can use a drill, you can make this darling stitched ornament! I love the red snowflake - what other shapes could you make?
Winter Embroidery
Looking for a fun project to help you while away the long winter days? Try this free mittens hand embroidery pattern. It’s the perfect project to curl up by the fire with on a cold winter afternoon!
Fair Isle Snowflake Ornament
Get the free crochet pattern for this Fair Isle snowflake Christmas ornament and make some for your tree this year!
Giant Paper Snowflakes
Just because you're not a kid anymore doesn't mean you can't cut snowflakes. These are fun to make and fun to layer on the wall!
Unique Christmas Centerpiece
Learn how to make this unique Christmas centerpiece using recycled bottles and Christmas ornaments! So cute and whimsical – like something out of Whoville!
Nordic Flake Hat
If you like Nordic inspired free knitted hat patterns, you're going to love this one. This warm hat is perfect for those snowy days with its snowflake motif!
Vintage Snowflake Sign
Use scrap wood, newspaper, and a stencil to make this unique vintage snowflake sign. It's so inexpensive and you can leave it up all season long.
Frozen Elsa Pumpkin
Your Frozen-crazy kid is going to LOVE this pumpkin idea! Spray paint, jewels, snowflakes, and a tiara come together beautifully in this no-carve pumpkin tutorial.
Felt Snowflake Ornaments
Just like real snowflakes, each one of these ornaments is unique. One side is pink on white the other white on pink. You can create your own blizzard in a snap.
Borax Snowflake
Grab your Borax and pipe cleaners for this fun and educational snowflake craft for kids.
Wooden Sled Decor
A sled just screams winter, doesn't it? This was a Goodwill find that Sarah painted and stenciled with snowflakes.
Christmas Tire Ornaments
I am in love with this DIY! Don't throw away your old tires, just repurpose them into outdoor Christmas decorations.
Paper Roll Snowflakes
These paper roll snowflakes are SO BEAUTIFUL and they're really easy to make! Such a gorgeous winter craft idea that you can leave up all winter long.
Glittered Snowflakes
If you’re looking for a way to make large, pretty snowflakes for winter home decor, these clothespin snowflakes are amazing! Add a bit of glitter to make them seasonally appropriate.
Rhinestone Snowflakes
Use any free snowflake coloring page to create these rhinestone snowflakes. Cut around the design and you can hang them as decorations around the house!
Mickey Mouse Snowflake
Love making paper snowflakes? This super easy and fun Mickey Mouse snowflake will add whimsy and that perfect touch of Disney to your holiday decorating this year.
Wood Slice Winter Coasters
If you love winter crafts, these DIY painted wood slice coasters are for you. They only take minutes to make and are perfect for gifts!
Snowflake Shirt
Use this screen printing method for DIY t shirt printing and more! Silkscreen some snowflakes, or your favorite design - all you need is an embroidery hoop, Mod Podge, and a sheer curtain.
Winter Wonderland Wreath
Looking for inspiration for a DIY wreath? This deco mesh wreath uses "snowy mesh!" I absolutely love it, and the mesh comes in a variety of colors. Just add snowflakes.
Snowflake Soaps
Make these individual, single-use soaps that look like paper-thin, sparkling snowflakes. They're made with a special paper that dissolves into a soapy foam when you use them. It's like magic!
Snowflake Lanterns
This snowflake lantern is fun and a great craft for a variety of ages. Making winter luminaries is an easy way to light up the house.
Which of these projects was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below and then check out these other fun winter crafts:
EtonHouse
Wednesday 1st of November 2023
Thankyou for sharing..