Cozy-Moment Craft Ideas
January 30, 2023
Brrrr! When temperatures drop and you’re wondering how to occupy your time indoors, take a look around your home for these common items and spend an afternoon making these cozy-moment crafts.
Mitten Garland
Gather outgrown or unwanted gloves or mittens in your home to make this cozy craft!
Items Needed
- Twine
- Mittens
- Clothes pins
Steps
- Hang a strand or two of thick twine around a fireplace or entryway.
- Attach mittens or gloves to the twine using clothes pins.
Chocolate Candy Cane Dippers
Use leftover holiday candy to make these sweet treats.
Items Needed
- Candy canes
- Chocolate chips or bars
- Mini marshmallows or sprinkles
- Parchment paper
Steps
- Melt chocolate in the microwave using 30-second intervals. Stir chocolate in-between each interval until smooth.
- Dip the long end of the candy cane into the chocolate multiple times until well coated.
- On the last dip, add sprinkles or attach mini-marshmallows to the chocolate side of the candy cane.
- Place the finished chocolate-covered candy cane on parchment paper to dry.
During chilly winter evenings, grab a blanket, sit on the couch and enjoy a cozy moment with a loved one. As you admire your mitten garland and sip on a warm mug of hot chocolate, don’t forget to include the chocolate candy-cane dipper!
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