Winter is the perfect time for cozy crafts. This easy paper activity lets kids make a fun winter scene using cotton, colors, and simple shapes. It’s playful, creative, and helps children enjoy art while building fine motor skills. Great for classrooms, holiday projects, or just a quiet afternoon at home.
What You Need
- Printed mitten template (or draw your own)
- Blue or white A4 paper for background
- Small colored paper squares
- Cotton balls
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Markers or crayons
How to Make
Print the winter template — Or draw a winter-themed image on a sheet of paper. It can be mittens, a snowman, sweater, socks, tree, penguin, or anything cozy and fun.
Decorate the mittens (or other winter items) — Cut and paste small colored paper squares inside the image to add bright patterns and texture.
Decorate your image using craft materials —
- Glue cotton balls or pads to make fluffy parts.
- Add yarn pieces, crayons, paints, or markers to bring your picture to life.
Use cottons for soft winter details —
- Mittens and socks: cuffs
- Sweaters and winter hats: bottom and top edges
- Winter trees: snow at the bottom and scattered snowy spots
Use yarn pieces for scarves — Paste them at both ends of the scarf to make it look warm and real.
Use crayons, markers, or paints for tricky areas —
- Snowman: face features, hat, hands, and body
- Santa: beard, ears, face, and tail
- Penguin: scarf, hat, and face
- Coffee mug: steam and handle
- Tree: trunk and stones
Let it dry and display — Once everything is glued and colored, let your craft dry. Then hang it up, share it, or turn it into a winter card!
Display your craft
Templates:
Click here to get the FREE PDF template: Download ( Printable )