10 Winter DIYs for the Holiday Season

Dec 5, 2023 / By Skyelar

With the holidays in full swing and the kids home for winter break, we wanted to share some festive DIYs for those chilly days best spent making memories with family. Read on to explore 10 of our favorite winter-themed projects that explore everything from circuit engineering and crystal formation to sensory play and food chemistry. Who knows, maybe they’ll even become a holiday tradition for years to come!


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A candy cane and snowflake crystal ornament on a tree.

Borax Ornaments (Ages 3-16)

Spend a day creating sparkling crystal ornaments with pipe cleaners and Borax to decorate your tree.

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Crystal suncatcher hanging in a window.

Crystal Suncatchers (Ages 5-16)

Capture the winter sun and explore the science behind crystal formation by creating a salt crystal suncatcher to hang from your window.

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Spinning dreidel on a wood floor.

Dreidel Launcher (Ages 5-16)

Get the perfect spin for your next game of dreidel this Hannukah with a launcher you can make yourself!

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Holiday card with a light-up UFO.

Holiday Card Circuits (Ages 9-16)

Engineer an electrical circuit using foil, batteries, and LEDs to light up loved one’s mailboxes with handmade holiday cards.

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Person attempting to open a wrapped puzzle gift box.

Holiday Puzzle Box (Ages 9-16)

Put a twist on opening presents with a gift box you have to solve to open! As to what’s inside? That’s up to you.

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Sensory snow bin and a small snowman craft.

Instant Sensory Snow (Ages 3-8)

With just two ingredients, bring the snow indoors for fun sensory play. Warning: this may inspire a ski or sledding trip in the near future!

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Lit up mason jar with blue snowflakes.

Light-Up Mason Jar (Ages 5-16)

Make snowflakes glow with this light-up mason jar, then use it as a night light or as festive holiday decor.

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Hot cocoa with a mini marshmallow launcher.

Marshmallow Launchers (Ages 5-16)

Too cold to play outdoors? Make a game out of drinking hot chocolate with mini marshmallow shooters!

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Copper tape menorah with blue and white LEDs.

Paper Circuit Menorah (Ages 6-16)

Spark an interest in engineering this Hannukah with a light-up menorah you create yourself using 5 different circuits.

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Bowl of peppermint ice cream with candy canes.

Peppermint Ice Cream in a Bag (Ages 5-16)

Use creamy chemistry to make a delicious wintry treat in less than 30 minutes! Plus, if you’re not a fan of peppermint, you can always customize your flavor.


About KiwiCo

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