Winter Ice Ornaments

Winter Ice Ornaments

Decorate your yard with these
beautiful ice ornaments this
Winter!

Children (and adults) have fun
making them, and they add
beauty to a Wintery landscape.





What You Will Need:

• Container to freeze ice in — we recommend using a small plastic bowl, aluminum pie tin, or metal cake pans (use a variety of shapes and sizes for several ornaments)
• Twine (string or yarn will also work)
• Items to freeze into the ornaments — we recommend using pine needles, bark, small evergreen boughs, nuts, dried flowers, berries, or even handmade paper snowflakes (things found in nature are best, since the ice ornament will melt in warm weather)
• Water

What You Do:

• Fill your chosen container with water. We recommend at least 1 inch deep of water for longer lasting ornaments.
• Place twine, string, or yarn around the outside edge of your container to form a frame for your ornament. Make sure to leave enough twine outside of the container to form a hanging loop.
• Carefully place your selected items into the water to be frozen, arranging them to create an interesting display.
• Freeze your filled container. You can use your freezer or place the container outside to freeze, if you live in an icy climate!
• When your creation is frozen, carefully remove it from the container and hang in the trees around your house. (NOTE: You may need to place your container in warm water to help release the ornament).

Variations:

• Make a batch of different size and shape ornaments and hang them in a nearby park for others to enjoy.
• Large ornaments, such as those made with a pie tin, are easier to see from your cozy warm house.

Want More Winter Activities for Kids?

We have lots of fun indoor and outdoor winter activities for kids of all ages in our Play With Your Kids section. Here are the links to these activities:
Icy Bubbles
Snow Bowling
Track and Snow
Fox and Geese Backyard Game
Ice Spikes
Frozen Faces Treat
Indoor Snowball Fight
Marshmallow Snow Sculptures
Penny Hockey Game
Backyard Bird Buffet