Regardless of the weather outside your window, inside it is cozy, and warm, and perfect for creating a winter wonderland. Snowmen, penguins, polar bears – who else enjoys cold weather? You can make them all by using items you have right around the house. And the best part is, these friends won’t melt!
Supplies:
- Small boxes cans, laundry detergent lids
- Cotton balls
- Construction paper
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Glue guns & sticks
- Embellishments!
1. Stack the cans and boxes to create the bodies of your winter friends. Fit them together into the shapes you like best.
Remember: You’re going to be covering these shapes with all kinds of decorations, so all you need is the basic shape outline.
2. Glue all your friends’ body parts together with the glue gun.
3. Start covering your bodies with cotton balls, paper, fabric, and other items to make the base coat. Remember: You don’t have to make your friends their traditional colors. A purple penguin or blue polar bear works just as well!
4. Use household items and craft supplies to embellish your friends. You can make noses, eyes, ears, flippers, arms, legs, scarves, hats, necklaces, clothes, and anything else you can think of.
We’ve used:
- Ribbon
- Pompoms
- Googly eyes
- Game pieces
- Sticks
- Bottle tops
- Buttons
5. Set up a winter scene, maybe in a window, or on a shelf, or in a box. Enjoy playing with your winter friends!
The Craft Factory is a drop-in craft studio and birthday party event space located in the heart of Multnomah Village in SW Portland, Oregon. We also host private parties, school workshops, and provide arts education. Visit us online at craftfactorypdx.com or call us at503.577.4310 to book your party today!
