When the days get colder and darker, finding simple ways to stay creative can be a real mood booster. These winter art projects are designed...
hand-drawn doodle art.
hand-drawn doodle art.
These ideas focus on classic Christmas elements, decorations, treats, and joyful scenes.
Santa’s sleigh
Candy canes
Christmas ornaments
Wrapped gifts
Christmas stockings
A cozy fireplace
Christmas tree branches
A wreath with a bow
Gingerbread house
Hot cocoa mug
Reindeer with lights
Snow globe with a tree inside
Elf shoes
Santa’s hat
Nutcracker
Jingle bells
Holiday candles
Toy train under the tree
Hanging string lights
Cookie tray
Mistletoe
Tree topper star
Christmas sweater patterns
Garland on a staircase
Christmas village houses
Perfect for capturing the calm and beauty of winter beyond just the holidays.
Snow-covered trees
Mittens and scarves
Snowflakes (all different!)
Winter boots
Frozen pond
Icicles
Pinecones
A snowy cabin
Bare branches
A snowman family
Frosty window panes
Snow-covered rooftops
Moonlight on snow
Snowy forest path
Cozy blanket folds
A steaming cup of tea
Fuzzy socks
Winter bird (like a cardinal)
Firewood pile
Wool beanie
Ice skates
Sleigh ride tracks
Snow-covered mailbox
Fireplace with stockings
Morning frost on leaves
Use these for backgrounds, borders, or full-page patterns in your sketchbook.
Candy cane stripes
Snowflake mandalas
Christmas light strings
Gift box repeat pattern
Holly leaves and berries
Tiny Christmas trees
Ornament shapes
Handwritten “ho ho ho”
Mini stars and sparkles
Doodle ribbons and bows
Snow dot scatter
Wrapped candies
Holiday quote doodles
Santa beards
Evergreen sprigs
Tartan/plaid patterns
Mug repeat pattern
Cookie shapes (stars, trees, bells)
Winter hat shapes
Repeating cozy socks
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Capture the calm, stillness, and simple joys of the season.
Reading by the fire
A couch with a warm blanket
Baking cookies
Writing cards or letters
Watching snow fall
Decorating the tree
Making a snow angel
Hanging a wreath
Wrapping gifts
Sipping cider
Feeding birds in winter
Journaling with a candle lit
Falling asleep by the fire
Sharing a holiday meal
Sitting under twinkling lights
Opening the first gift
Holding hands in mittens
Lighting a candle
Unpacking ornaments
Making homemade decorations
Add fantasy, joy, and imagination to your sketchbook pages.
Flying reindeer
Floating snow globes
Santa in space
A Christmas unicorn
Holiday moon and stars
Magical forest animals
Reindeer wearing sunglasses
Snowman with a crown
Festive fairy lights in a jar
Dancing gingerbread people
This list of holiday doodle ideas is designed to keep creativity flowing all season long. Whether you’re doodling daily or just looking for a moment of calm, these ideas offer a cozy, joyful way to fill your sketchbook and enjoy the magic of the holidays.
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