Winter DIY Projects: Creative Ways to Stay Entertained Indoors

Everyone wants to be snuggled up at home when the temperature drops below freezing – but being at home can be boring! Without a stockpile of things to entertain yourself, you might find yourself doom scrolling on TikTok for hours or wasting away watching TV. Give yourself the perfect excuse to cuddle up indoors with engaging DIY projects that will keep you entertained for hours, even days and weeks! Some projects can be just for fun, and some will teach you skills you will use for the rest of your life. So while you’re bored inside, check out our list of the most creative ways to stay entertained.

Learn to Knit, Crochet, or Sew

Winter is the perfect time to learn a new skill. By utilizing resources like YouTube, you can easily learn how to knit, crochet, or sew without any experience. You can knit or crochet hats, gloves, and scarves to keep yourself warm or focus on summer pieces like tank tops and beach cover-ups while you dream about warmer days. If you decide to take up sewing, you can fix the pile of clothes that are waiting to be mended and even create your own garments! These skills will last long past winter and can keep you entertained for hours on end. 

Handmade Candles 

A great craft for sprucing up your home is trying out candle-making! With few ingredients, you can turn old jars and mugs into candles that can look and smell however you want. This will enhance the atmosphere of your apartment, making it feel less like you’re stuck inside and more like a relaxing oasis. Customize your candles with your favorite scents, colors, and even other additions like dried flowers. They will come out beautiful and smell amazing every time.

Greeting Cards and Stationary 

Your future self will love you when they need a birthday card or a Christmas card in a pinch. Getting into stationary and card-making can be a fun way to keep yourself entertained indoors while creating something practical and lasting. Once you have a nice stockpile of different types of cards, you will never need to spend $6 on one again.

Many of the same materials used for card making can also be used to scrapbook. Scrapbooking is a hobby that was very popular in the 90s but has since been forgotten in the age of digitization. Go old-school by creating a scrapbook of your favorite memories that will last you forever. 

DIY Bath and Body Products 

What’s better than a hot bath on a cold night? Having a bath bomb to accompany it. Bath and body products are easier to make than you think, using lots of natural ingredients you can easily find in stores and online like sugar, coconut oil, and essential oils. Indulge in some self-care by whipping up body butter, bath bombs, and lip balms. These products can also help you keep your skin moisturized during the dry winter, and make you smell good too! 

Baking and Cooking 

There’s no better time to brush up on your cooking and baking skills than when you’re stuck at home because of the weather. Trying your hand at techniques that are new to you can help you learn new skills and make delicious meals along the way. Try baking bread, cookies, and cakes for a sweet challenge, or attempt more complex and savory dishes like Beef Wellington or Butter Chicken. With just a few ingredients needed, the kitchen can be more fun than you think, 

Indoor Garden

Looking for fresh ingredients to add to your new cooking creations? Taking up indoor gardening can be a fun hobby that, over time, can yield awesome results. Growing basil, dill, parsley, and other herbs near a bright window or under a plant growing light is easier than you think. With a little soil and water, you can have herbs year-round. But if herbs aren’t your thing, bringing new plants into your home can help purify the air and bring color and dimension into your space. 

Jewelry Making 

Once summer hits, you’ll want to show off all the new skills you learned over the winter while staying inside. There’s no better way to do that than taking up jewelry making. With cheap supplies that can be fully customizable, making rings, necklaces, and bracelets is easier than ever. Most of these can be made with beads and wires, and you can even make jewelry out of glass pieces, rocks you’ve collected, and more. 

Winter doesn’t have to be dull and uneventful! Taking up a few of these DIY projects can consume your time and entertain you until the weather is warm again. And who knows, you may find yourself liking some of these hobbies more than you expected and will take them into the new seasons with you.