Even though we're in the middle of winter, we can still dream of summer sunshine by getting creative with beautiful arts and crafts that are inspired by nature. Planning and creating in these chillier months gives us something to look forward to and keeps our minds focused on brighter days while we're cooped up indoors.

Think cheerful birdhouses that you can customize with your children, or perhaps wind chimes that help bring delightful music with the wind. Happy accents like statues, planter boxes, bird feeders and baths are great ideas too!