DIY winter headdress for kids

This easy-to-make winter wreath is a variation on the natural Christmas decorations from one of our previous posts. To extend their use after the holidays, we suggest children use eco-friendly ornaments to create a mini decoration that will delight the eye all winter long. See how to make a DIY wreath with a winter theme.

• egg carton
• a stick or a cinnamon stick
• paints, black marker
• wine corks
• buttons/beads
• a vessel, a bowl, a cut-off bottom from a large bottle
• gravel or any grains, e.g. lentils, chickpeas, peas
• possibly floral foam
• decorative moss / pine needles
• toothpicks

1. Winter Decoration - Create Scenery Elements

We'll start our winter decoration by creating all the necessary elements for the setting. If we're using previously prepared Christmas decorations, the toadstool and Christmas tree are already ready. Detailed instructions on how to make these elements from a cardboard molding and a stick or cinnamon stick can be found in the post -> https://endo.pl/blog/proste-eko-ozdoby-na-choinke-ktore-mozesz-wykonac-w-ostatniej-chwili/

2. Create the heroes of the winter village

Now let's move on to our winter heroes. We'll need: wine corks, white paint, a black marker, a button or bead, and toothpicks. Paint the corks white. Once the paint dries, glue on the nose. You can use a colorful button or bead, an allspice, or a tapioca ball painted any color with a marker. Simply add the eyes and smile with a marker. Time for the headgear. Here, too, we have many options. You can use acorn hats. Make a conical hat from a molding or rolled paper. You can also make a headgear from yarn. You can find a tutorial on how to make such a mini hat in the post -> https://endo.pl/blog/jak-zrobic-swiateczna-girlande-z-wloczki/ Finally, we thread the cork onto the toothpick, and our puppet is ready for the model.

3. Winter decoration - We combine the elements in a container

Once all the decoration elements are ready, it's time to assemble them. For this, you'll need a small container: a plastic dish, a bowl. You can also cut the bottom off a 2L plastic water bottle – it can be left clear, or you can paint the inside with white paint. Once the container is ready, it's time to fill it with granules: gravel, sand, any grains you like, such as corn, peas, lentils, rice, etc. This will allow you to insert your decorations. To ensure everything stays in place, you can also use a piece of floral foam and sprinkle the seeds over it. Finally, simply arrange your decorations. You can also add moss or pine needles to add a forest, winter feel, and you're done. Of course, the decoration can be expanded, and you can add many more elements. It all depends on your creativity. Good luck!