It’s always fun to start a do-it-yourself project during wintertime. There are a variety of winter DIY projects to choose from that will suit your mood –from unique decor for your St. Petersburg home to create handmade gifts. In this list, you will find various winter projects for do-it-yourselfers and crafters young and old to do throughout the season.
1. Winter Wreath
First off is a wreath that would look gorgeous inside or outside your home. The great thing about winter wreaths is that there are a ton of creative options to choose from. With a few simple materials, you could create a pine-bough wreath adorned with shiny ornaments and ribbons, or perhaps a whimsical wreath of white willows and red cardinals. Turn your colorful winter scarves into a wreath! Let your creative juices flow with this winter DIY project.
2. Rice Heating Pad
Rice heating pads are inexpensive, practical, and very pretty projects to make. These soft flannel pads, which can just be warmed in a microwave, are helpful for soothing aching muscles and warming 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
This deer lawn ornament adds rustic charm and beauty to 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. Just drill holes, assemble, and show off your new outdoor decor!
4. Paper Snowflake Garland
Intricate-looking paper snowflakes make for a fun DIY project for kids and adults alike. Turn those cut-paper snowflakes into a delicate 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! Snowflake patterns on the internet are easily downloadable, but you can also easily create your own. It won’t be long until you have a blizzard of paper snowflakes to string all over the house.
5. Pinecone Door Hanger
If you want an easy, pretty, and inexpensive winter decor, look around you for some pinecones. Why not make a pinecone door hanger? You will need some wide ribbon, some pinecones, and a hot glue gun for this simple but beautiful project. Once you have glued a pinecone to each ribbon, tie the opposite ends of the ribbons together so they’re ready to hang. This project would look good on an entryway or the hallway. It would also make pretty gifts for the neighbors.
6. Faux Fur Throw Pillow
Another easy winter DIY project can give your St. Petersburg home a cozy feel. Faux fur throw pillows add a sense of softness to any room. Using some faux fur fabric and a pillow form, you can make a cozy accent piece for your bed or chair. Only the basic skills of measuring, cutting, and sewing are needed to fit the fabric to the pillow form and complete this winter DIY project.
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