With the short days, cold temperatures and less than favourable weather conditions, winter isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But there’s great fun to be had for crafters, as being indoors means more time spent getting creative! We’ve picked a selection of calming, pretty projects for you to relax with. So pick an idea, make a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy crafting!

1 Stitched Journal

Bind a notebook with embroidered elements for your writing or drawing needs.

2 Crescent Moon

This night sky necklace is simple to piece together.

3 Calming Bird

Print off and colour in this art therapy-inspired bird to make a card with.

4 Embroidery Dreams

Make an embroidered dreamcatcher and place it in a frame.

5 Animal Kingdom

Download and print off a gorgeous piece of artwork from Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom book.

6 Watercolour Roses

Learn how to watercolour a pretty flower with this fab tutorial.

7 Tangle Bay

Get inspired by the sights of the sea with this free printable from Jessica Palmer’s Tangle Bay.

8 Cosy Blanket

Crochet a warm granny square blanket to keep you warm on those chilly nights!

9 Tree Art

Use watercolour paints to create a soothing art piece depicting branches and birds.

10 Hoop Mandalas

Fill in a few embroidery hoops with some chic crochet patterns.

11 Calligraphy Basics

Start your journey into the art of calligraphy with this fab beginner’s guide.

12 Arty Butterflies

Colour in these Zentangle-inspired butterflies to make lovely greetings with.

13 Biba Kitty

Print off and piece together a cute papercraft character.

14 Foxy Portrait

Take a moment to unwind with a bit of colouring in – this fox from The Menagerie: Animal Portraits is ideal.

15 Floral Collar

Breathe new life into an old shirt by stitching some pretty patterns into a collar.

16 Frame It

Pretty up a few old picture frames with a bit of crochet magic.

If you want to chill out with even more crafts, we’ve got lots to get inspired about on our Pinterest.