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Many of us may have drifted away from making things or expressing what we imagine since becoming adults, don’t you think?
When you hear “crafts,” do you picture children using their imaginations to make things?
Adults can enjoy crafts too—turning an idea into something tangible brings an indescribable sense of accomplishment.
If you want to make something but are short on ideas, here are some winter-perfect craft ideas for adults to enjoy.
Head to the 100-yen shop right now and gather your supplies!
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[Great for killing time, too!] Adult Craft Ideas Recommended for Winter (1–10)
light
If you enjoy crafting and want to make something practical, I recommend making a light.
These days, stylish battery-powered LED lights are available for purchase, and you can even find them at 100-yen shops.
Let’s use those LED lights to create a chic lamp.
There are so many items at 100-yen shops that you can put to good use, and you often see ideas where you think, “You can use it like that?” Please use your sensibility and inspiration to create a wonderful light!
Botanical candle
You can enjoy making candles all year round, but how about creating wintery botanical candles using winter flowers and fruits? First, make the inner candle that will serve as the wick core.
Place it in the center of a slightly larger mold, then arrange dried flowers and dehydrated fruits around it.
Adding fragrance with essential oils is a lovely touch, too.
You can of course use it as a candle, but it also makes a beautiful decoration for your entryway or room just as it is.
suncatcher
Let’s make a sun catcher that gathers the winter sunlight and makes your room sparkle.
Thread the main crystal ball of the sun catcher onto wire or fishing line (nylon monofilament).
After that, add Swarovski crystals or other beads to your liking.
You can group them together and secure them with crimp beads to hold the Swarovski in place, and also leave sections with only wire if you like.
If you use fishing line, keep in mind that regular monofilament is sensitive to UV light, so be sure to choose a UV-resistant type.
Felt pine cone
Here’s how to make a felt pinecone with simple cut-and-paste steps.
You’ll need felt, a styrofoam ball, and jute twine or ribbon.
Prepare a long, narrow strip of felt and make evenly spaced slits along it.
Trim the corners of the slits, then wrap the felt around the styrofoam ball, securing it with a hot glue gun as you go.
Attach jute twine or a ribbon at the end, and your pinecone ornament is complete.
You can hang it on a Christmas tree, display it on a wall, or leave off the string and use it as decor.
Try making it in natural colors that suit the winter season.
miniature food
Miniature food is something you often see at variety shops.
It’s not only popular for dollhouses, but also as accessories, and with the right ideas you can make all kinds of things.
You’ll use materials like resin clay and UV resin, both of which you can buy at 100-yen shops.
When you want a glossy finish, you can use resin; if you don’t have a UV light, a manicure topcoat will also give you shine.
They look adorable as keychains, earrings, or pendants.
You’ll end up making lots and want to give them as gifts to someone.
papier-mâché
Papier-mâché ornaments, whose handmade texture has an indescribable charm, are also popular as folk crafts.
To make papier-mâché, you paste paper onto a clay or similar base, let it dry, remove it, and then finish by painting it.
First, shape your preferred base with clay or another material, then tear washi or newspaper into pieces and paste them on with a glue made by mixing woodworking glue and water, applying it with a brush.
Once the paper dries, take out the clay inside and color the piece with acrylic paint or similar.
And there you have it—your one-and-only, original papier-mâché creation.
garland
How about making a garland using dried flowers and nuts in chic autumn-winter colors? Unlike swags or wreaths, a garland is easy to make with just a few materials—here’s how.
All you need is some jute twine and your favorite natural elements.
Pinecones, acorns, and cotton flowers are adorable and perfect for the season.
Many 100-yen shops sell materials like cotton flowers and dried fruits, so you can use those too.
Of course, you can also use leftover ornaments or felt from home, not just dried flowers.
It’s very simple—just tie them onto the jute twine.
Snowflake mobile
Let’s make a wintery mobile with snowflake motifs.
The shapes look very intricate and difficult to make, but it’s actually simple—you just make six identical pieces and glue them together.
Each piece is made by cutting slits with scissors and gluing as you go.
It looks lovely if you line up different sizes made from small and large origami paper.
You can also use a larger sheet to make just one piece, hang it from the ceiling or by a window, and let it look like a leaf.
This craft is perfect when you’re in the mood for some patient, detailed handiwork.
snowman
How about making a snowman that’s perfect for a winter interior display? This soft and cute snowman is made using an empty lactic acid bacteria drink bottle, batting, and yarn.
Apply double-sided tape to the empty container and stick on the batting to form the snowman’s base.
The bottle’s narrow middle is exactly where the snowman’s two round sections meet.
Wrap yarn around the narrow part to make a scarf.
For the hat, use a piece cut from a toilet paper roll as the base and wrap yarn around it as you make it.
You’ll want to make lots of them in different yarn colors—they’re just that adorable.
snow globe
Snow globes are very popular as Christmas or winter decor.
Those cute little scenes of gentle snowfall inside a tiny bottle are beloved around the world, with many enthusiasts and collectors.
Let’s try making a snow globe as a craft project.
Prepare a jar with a secure, screw-on lid, liquid glue, and ornaments of your choice.
Since many snow globes have a cute vibe, it’s nice that you can tailor yours to your taste and your room’s style.
They’re very easy to make, so you might get hooked and want to create all kinds of different snow globes!