[Handmade Winter Decorations] A collection of stylish, heartwarming creations you can make with everyday materials
Precisely because it’s the cold season, you want to make your time at home enjoyable, right? How about transforming your room into a warm, cozy space with handmade winter decorations? With simple, everyday materials, you can create surprisingly lovely winter decor like Christmas trees, snowmen, and New Year’s ornaments! In this article, we introduce ideas for handmade decorations that brighten the winter season—from projects you can do with your children to more elaborate pieces that adults can enjoy as a hobby.
Savor the changing seasons and try making handmade winter decorations that add warmth to your everyday life!
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[Handmade Winter Decorations] A Collection of Stylish, Cozy Creations You Can Make with Everyday Materials (61–70)
Marble Crystal Tree
@sayacky_be.child 🌟 Full materials list, extras & tips ▼ 🌟 (Follow me before you forget ▶︎ @sayacky_be.child) [Materials] ● Marbles (mine are from SILK) ● Cork-style LED accent light (mine is from the 100-yen shop “SILK,” which seems to be the same company as “Watts” and “Meets”!) (● Ribbon or other decorations for embellishing) Handy tools when making it ● Scissors ● Hot glue gun 🌟 Tips 🌟 ▶︎ An ultra-easy crystal mini tree 🎄 It looks gorgeous with a 7-color changing light ✨ ▶︎ If it gets wobbly when you only glue one spot, later insert the glue from the side to bond between the marbles—works great. ▶︎ Even clear hot glue turns a bit white when it hardens, but when that color reflects in the marbles, it looks like snow piling up. I actually love that look 🤭💕 ▶︎ Don’t forget to put 4 marbles inside! 🙋🏻♀️ ▶︎ I’ll share quick tips for making it neatly in Stories 🥰 ⋆┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋆ Nice to meet you! “Let’s be kids together!” ✨ I’m Sayacky, a preschool teacher and mom of two 🥰 I share fun activities that get kids—and the kids we all once were—excited to play together❣️ Please follow me 💓 @sayacky_be.child ▲ Check out my other posts ⋆┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋆#Sayakki-World#HandmadeToys#Childcare CraftingCraft Play#Childcare topic#AtHomePlay#StayHomeTime#100-yen shop DIYSimple craftKids' crafts#ChristmasTreeChristmas crafts#HandmadeTree
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Here’s how to make a cute Christmas tree using glass marbles.
You will need a cork light stand, glass marbles, a hot glue gun, and decorations.
First, use the hot glue gun to attach marbles to the light stand, making sure there are no gaps.
For the second layer and beyond, glue the marbles slightly further inward so the shape forms a tree.
Once you reach the height of the light and the light is no longer visible, place marbles inside the structure.
Finally, decorate the tree to finish it off.
If you don’t have a hot glue gun, you can use regular adhesive instead, but be sure to let each layer dry thoroughly before moving on.
Pom-pom Kagami Mochi
This is a cute kagami mochi mascot with a soft look, made by stacking pom-poms.
If you use a fluffy-ball kit, the pom-poms are easy to make, so focus on shaping the size and form neatly.
Gently press the white “mochi” pom-pom into an oval, and keep the orange part as a sphere, stacking and gluing them together.
Finish by attaching a red-and-white cord and a mandarin leaf.
To help it stand upright, it’s also recommended to glue a circle-cut piece of felt to the bottom.
Lilian Snowman
A snowman made with a French knitting spool (loom) that lets you knit just by looping yarn over pins.
It’s a handmade craft that even those not comfortable with hand sewing or machine sewing can enjoy.
Wrap white or cream-colored yarn around the spool to knit the snowman.
Make the hat pieces by wrapping red and white yarn as well.
After removing the piece from the spool, shape it to finish.
Finally, attach decorations like a scarf and eye pieces to complete the snowman.
How about displaying this soft, gentle-looking item for Christmas?
Origami Christmas leaf
Why not make a classic Christmas decoration—a wreath—by hand with origami? It’s perfect for parent–child crafts during cozy winter days at home or for event preparations! Fold poinsettia flower parts from origami paper and assemble them at the end.
The key is to make crisp creases before you start folding.
Some steps require fine folds, so if it’s tricky, please support your child as you work together.
Adding gold beads to the flower centers or sticking on yellow round stickers will enhance the Christmas atmosphere.
You can also enjoy variations like mixing solid colors with patterns, so give it a try!
Paper Plate Snow Globe
Why not make a paper plate snow globe that sparkles in the sunlight? It’s perfect as a winter craft where you can draw free Christmas-themed illustrations.
Stack paper plates with a circle drawn in the center, then cut out the circle with a craft knife and attach a transparent sheet cut slightly larger than the circle.
Fold the plate’s circular section in half, round off the edges and cut them, then sandwich it into the frame and glue in place.
Attach a clear protective sheet from the back, and layer on color film and cotton.
Decorate with illustrations and beads, then put on the lid to finish.
New Year wreath made with an ornamental base
We’ll create a festive wreath that evokes the New Year by attaching artificial flowers to a circular base.
By being mindful of negative space as you arrange each ornament, you’ll showcase not only the decorations but also the pattern of the base itself.
Choose your own elements—such as ornaments bearing celebratory New Year’s phrases and seasonal artificial flowers—to build up a dimensional design on the base.
Key points include selecting colors that make the flowers and greenery stand out, and balancing the layout so that stems are not visible.
shimenawa wreath
Here’s an idea for making a shimenawa wreath—an essential New Year’s decoration—using Deco Wrap.
Spread out two colors of Deco Wrap to a length of 50 centimeters.
The key is to partially overlap the layers to create vibrant color.
Wrap them around a cushioning material, and make two pieces the same way.
Hold the twisted cords with your fingers, twist them to the right while bringing them to the left.
Once you finish the repeated twisting, secure them with a zip tie to complete the base.
Finally, decorate with mizuhiki cords, pompoms, and other accents to finish.
You can also cut and arrange the top wrap or change the wrap colors for more fun variations.