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Winter Wonderland: 6 Outdoor Craft Ideas
Whether you want to bundle up and play outside or prefer to craft indoors, you'll find something fun to make with your kids in this collection of winter-inspired crafts
During those cold winter months, we tend to let our yards go, allowing them become overgrown, messy and snow-covered until the following spring. This year, freshen things up a little with these fun and easy icy outdoor decorations that will bring some life and colour to your garden all winter long.
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- <h1>Colourful Coffee Filter Snowflakes</h1><br/><br /> <p>Need something to entertain the kids on an unexpected snowday? Looking to beat boredom over a snowy, cold weekend? With just a few items you probably already have at home, your kids will work on their artistic and fine motor skills without even realizing it. Win-win!</p><br/><br /> <br /> <p><b>What you’ll need:</b></p><br /> <br /> • Coffee filters<br /> • Dot or regular markers<br /> • Water bottle<br /> • Scissors<br /> • Tape<br /> <br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p>Find the full DIY instructions at <a href="http://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2013/12/colorful-coffee-filter-snowflakes-kid.html" target="_blank">Glued to my Crafts</a> </p><br /> <br/><br /> <p><em>Photography via Glued to my Crafts</em></p></br>
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- <h1>Igloos and Ice Houses</h1><br/><br /> <p>Snow forts are a huge hit in the winter and if you haven’t built one yet, writer David Beaulieu has some tips for building the perfect igloo. <br/><br /> Traditionally, igloos are made out of ice but due to a lack of thick ice blocks in milder climates, snow will have to do!<br /> </p><br/><br /> <br /> <p><b>What you’ll need:</b></p><br /> <br /> • Containers of various shapes and sizes (Think milk cartons, juice jugs and large Tupperware or Rubbermaid bins)<br /> • Pam or cooking spray<br /> • Snow<br /> <br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p>Creating the ice blocks can be a bit tricky so be sure to check out David’s tips on keeping the blocks solid. For full instructions check out the tutorial on <a href="http://landscaping.about.com/cs/winterlandscaping1/a/building_igloos.htm" target="_blank">About.</a></p><br /> <br/><br /> <p><em>Photography from WikiHow</em></p></br>
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- <h1>Icy Sun Catcher</h1><br/><br /> <p>This adorable icy sun catcher from Katie at Capital District Fun is an elegant and enjoyable way to add a hint of colour to those barren winter trees.</p><br/><br /> <br /> <p><b>What you’ll need:</b></p><br /> <br /> • Shoelace or twine<br /> • Disposable pie tin<br /> • Natural materials such as pine cones, pine needles and twigs<br /> <br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p>For a more colourful sun catcher, try adding some drops of food colouring to the water before you let it freeze. Pop your icy creation out of the pie tin and hang it in a bright and sunny place to enjoy. Head over to <a href="http://www.capitaldistrictfun.com/2011/02/12/icy-sun-catchers/" target="_blank">Capital District Fun</a> for the full instructions.</p><br /> <br/><br /> <p><em>Photography from Capital District Fun</em></p></br>
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- <h1>Icy Marbles</h1><br/><br /> <p>Make your own ice art this winter with these colourful icy marbles from The Queen Says. They add a sort of whimsical appearance to the snow-covered ground that is seldom found during the winter months. </p><br/><br /> <br /> <p><b>What you’ll need:</b></p><br /> <br /> • Balloons<br /> • Food colouring<br /> <br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p>Details can be found over at <a href="http://queenvanna.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/ice-ballons/" target="_blank">The Queen Says.</a></p><br /> <br/><br /> <p><em>Photography from The Queen Says</em></p></br>
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- <h1>Ice Lantern</h1><br/><br /> <p>This delightful ice lantern by Jude from Artful Adventures is an adorable table topper that will light up your winter wonderland—with a natural twist.</p><br/><br /> <br /> <p><b>What you’ll need:</b></p><br /> <br /> • Old ice cream tub or similar container<br /> • Tall plastic cup<br /> • Marbles, pebbles or something heavy (to hold the cup in place while you add the water)<br /> • Natural materials such as pine cones, pine needles, twigs or holly<br /> • Food colouring (optional)<br /> <br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p>We love this fabulous ice lantern for its durability. It works great for indoor and outdoor events—just be sure to place a dish underneath to catch the water as it melts! Find the full how-to details over at <a href="http://artful-kids.com/blog/2011/01/19/ice-lanterns/" target="_blank">Artful Adventures.</a></p><br /> <br/><br /> <p><em>Photography from Artful Adventures</em></p></br>
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- <h1>Glittery Ice Sculptures</h1><br/><br /> <p>Sparkles add an enchanting touch to ice and snow, glittering across the winter landscape. Add some sparkle to your garden with these ultra-cute glittering ice sculptures from Sandra at The Inspired Room.</p><br/><br /> <br /> <p><b>What you’ll need:</b></p><br /> <br /> • Glitter in various colours<br /> • Vintage Jell-o and tart tins<br /> • Marbles, pebbles or something heavy (to hold the cup in place while you add the water)<br /> • Silver platter (with a lip if craft is being kept indoors)<br /> <br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p>Simply fill your moulds with glitter and water, let them freeze and voila! For full instructions, check out <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/2007/12/03/holiday-project-glittering-ice-sculpture/" target="_blank">The Inspired Room.</a></p><br /> <br/><br /> <p><em>Photography from The Inspired Room</em></p></br>
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Looking for more ways to enjoy the outdoors during the winter months? Check out this pretty birdseed wreath.
