Plastic Jug Snowmen

Free fun christmas turns an empty plastic jug into a snowman using construction paper, pip cleaners and pompoms.  She also illuminates them by placing Christmas lights inside. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.freefunchristmas.com/handmade-christmas-gifts/snowman-milk-jugs/

How to Make Snow Dough

The imagination tree shares a winter dough recipe.  All you need is flour and vegetable oil.  She adds glitter for that winter wonderland sparkle of freshly fallen fluffy white snow.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2012/11/snow-dough-recipe-for-winter-sensory.html

 

Inspired by family mag puts the snow dough into packages making snowmen faces and gives them out as favors and presents.

Get the instructions here:

http://inspiredbyfamilymag.com/2012/12/18/christmas-party-favors-diy-snow-dough/

Crayon box chronicles uses the snow dough to make an elaborate sensory bin complete with Eskimos, reindeer, rabbits, tunnels, sleds, and even a dolphin pool.

Get the instructions here:
http://crayonboxchronicles.com/2013/08/05/snow-dough-sensory-bin-the-arctic-circle/

Ice Crystal Ornaments

Kleas turns pretty crystals into icicle ornaments by stringing them onto thread.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kleas.typepad.com/kleas/2013/01/icicles.html

Indoor Snowman

Mrs. karen's class has a really fun idea for cold days when there's no snow outside.  She first has a snowball fight using crumpled up newspaper.  Then to aid in clean up she uses white garbage bags and stuffs the snowballs into the bags.  Once the bags are full and tied up the kids decorate with construction paper buttons and the hat and scarf that would go on the outdoor snowman.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mrskarensclass.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-weather-week.html

Winter Dream Bottle

Artsy ants show how to turn a bottle into a magic using glitter, lace, sequins and other pretty objects.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://artsyants.blogspot.de/2011/11/make-magic-bottle-tutorial.html

Twig Snowflakes

Make it love it turns a bunch of tree branches and twigs into a snowflake using glue and paint.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/12/twig-branch-snowflake-a-nice-and-earthy-piece-of-winter-decor.html

 

Ivaalex has a more delicate version of the twig snowflake using what seems to be playdoh to hold the twigs together.  The site is in Russian but has several photos.

Get the instructions here:

http://ivaalex.blogspot.com/2011/12/o_09.html

Stryofoam Igloo

Zakka life posted a template for how to create an igloo out of foam packaging. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2012/11/kid-craft-packing-peanut-igloo.html