Winter Crafts in Each Book
Happy winter! I hope snowflakes are drifting past, puddles are perfectly jumping-size, or the skies pile up with fluffy clouds. Sometimes, though, it becomes frigid-cold, or downpour-wet, or chilly cloudy. And those days, a cozy activity that uses hands and imagination (with a little reading and comprehension tossed in for fun :)), is a welcome treat for the entire family. We are often asked which projects are in which books for winter theme crafts (not the holidays)., Of course, we suggest both books, but if you can only check one or the other out of your library, this list might help you choose which book to choose first.
Forest Fairy Crafts, our first book, features a variety of playful fairies and crafts. Projects are inspired by play and fun ideas. So pirates, ninjas, a unicorn pouch, etc.
Magical Forest Fairy Crafts through the Seasons, our second book, has a collection of winter crafts. With an icicle-themed hat for fairies, a winter gnome, and sweetheart fairy babies.
Forest Fairy Crafts
Love Fairies
Moon Treasure Keeper
Magical Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons
Winter Fairies
Winter Gnome
Sweetheart Fairy Baby and Heart Home
All of our projects, in both books, are invitations. We deliberately write, often, “or choose what you like”. So, a snow pirate? Sure! A winter wizard? Sounds amazing. A few color choices becomes an entirely different creation. It’s skill-building to ask, “How can we make a winter version of this?” And let children use their own logic and reasoning to take what’s presented and change it, using their imagination. Fairies and crafts are their chance to contribute to the crafting process. I’m fascinated to see what inspires them!
Both books share fundamentals with lots of photographs. If you are curious about other skills and instructions in each book, I make this handy checklist showing which activities are in each book. There’s more, of course, like pouches and bags, little critters or treasure keepers.
And of course, click here for a printable Supply List that works for both books.
Winter afternoons are lovely for making things, and making things together is an extra-special treat.
The Cosy Gnomes
Evenings are cooling down and these gnomes are bundled up for chilly days.
I was inspired to use fall colors and a little whimsy. Along the way, I found I love knitting gnomes. I am sure they will have a village of friends soon. While they stay with me, that is. I posted them on Etsy here and here. I have more images of them over there, too.
I can't help but share a two of my favorite images.
Wishing you a cosy day!
Watercolor Lanterns
As seasons change, these beautiful lanterns celebrate those darker evenings.
To make these lovely lanterns, watercolor a long piece of paper.
When it's dry, draw a line on the back about 1/2 inch from a wide edge. Fold in half to your drawn line. Fold in half again so you have four sections. Fold up along the bottom edge to make a base.
Cut along your fold lines on the bottom edge. Draw or trace shapes on each panel. Cut out those shapes to make holes.
On the back, glue tissue paper over the holes to make pretty glowing windows.
Fold the lantern again with the bottom edges overlapping to form the base. Glue along the 1/2 extra paper from that first line you drew in the beginning. Tuck that into the lantern to glue the four sides together. Let your lantern dry.
We use battery operated candles inside our lanterns. Fire can be dangerous.
These lanterns are a beautiful reminder of light. We hope you enjoy the crafting.
Many thanks to my co-teacher, Marin, for this gorgeous craft :)
