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Cat Painted Rock

Paint a quintet of cats on a rock. Half the fun is deciding on their personalities!

Natural Nest

Paper Bag Nest

A paper bag, glue, and twigs are the only things you need to make this fun, natural nest. Fill it […]

Dyeing Flowers

Dyeing Flowers

With glasses of colored water, some flowers and a knife or scissors to cut the stem, watch as flowers drink […]

Snowy Pinecone Candle Jars

Make pretty winter luminaries that appear to be covered with freshly fallen snow! Oh so gorgeous and perfect for the […]

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

Make these cute Christmas trees out of pipe cleaners and twigs. This is a no-mess craft that all will enjoy […]

Witchy Pinecone Owl

Gather pinecones, then turn them into these cute witchy owls. They make cute decorations, party favors, or place cards for […]

Fall Leaf Luminarias

Illuminate your walkway with these fall leaf luminarias. They’re easy to make and look so pretty. 

Fall Leaf Fashion

Try out being a fashion designer, but with fall leaves instead of fabric! Dress paper dolls in interesting colors, patterns, […]

Fall Leaf Fairy Pin

Fall Leaf Fairy Pin

Our cute little felt leaf pin comes with 2 sets of instructions so that kids of ages can make one. […]

Leaf People

Grab the kids and head outside to gather colorful leaves to make adorable leaf people. Let your creativity shine this […]

Hedgehog Painted Rocks

Turn rocks into the cutest hedgehogs! It’s easy to do in just a few simple steps.

Leaf Crown

Head out on a nature hike and collect beautifully colored fall leaves. Then turn them into a crown that kids […]

Leaf People

Leaf People

Turn fall leaves into adorable characters! You can use real leaves you collect, silk leaves, or leaves cut from construction […]

Bean Mosaic Owl

Bean Mosaic Owl

This fabulous Bean Mosaic Owl is a wonderful project for fall or any time. Or use your creativity to design other […]

Succulent Pumpkin

Create your own beautiful and natural succulent pumpkin decor for fall. It’s an elegant decoration and makes a wonderful gift. 

Decorated Leaves

Decorated Leaves

Add beautiful patterns to fall leaves using watercolors. This relaxing activity is fun for crafters of all ages.

Acorn Wreath

Go on a nature walk to collect acorns, then return home to make a festive fall wreath. This is a […]

Red Seashell Crab

Red Seashell Crab

This adorable crab is made from seashells! It’s a great way to use some of those shells you find on […]

potato stamping

Perfect Potato Prints

Learn how to use cookie cutters to make perfect potato stamps. It’s so much fun for kids!

Summer Beach Rock Wreath

Summer Beach Rock Wreath

Collect rocks at the beach to make this pretty wreath, then add blue glass pebbles to represent the ocean. It’s […]

Sandy Shapes Art

Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament This bright foam sun decoration will look like it’s floating in the sky when suspended from your […]

Sand Art Stickers

Easy Sand Art

Skip the glue and make these beautiful works of sand art. It’s a lot of fun and requires no drying […]

Beachy Starfish

Follow the steps to create whimsical beachy starfish that are sure to make you smile. This easy craft is great […]

Clay Cactus Garden

Create a beautiful cactus garden using clay. This easy craft requires a lot of drying time, but the results are […]

Make a Flower Crown

Flower Crown

Create a beautiful crown of flowers any girl will love. This hair accessory is perfect for a wedding, princess party, […]

Symmetry in Nature

Symmetry in Nature

Learn all about symmetry using natural objects. This is a great outdoor project for spring, summer or fall.

Clay Leaf Print Napkin Rings and Coasters

Create beautiful leaf prints using oven-bake clay. Then turn them into napkin rings and coasters that look so pretty for […]

Plantable Paper for Earth Day

Plantable Paper for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day by making homemade paper with flower seeds embedded in it. It’s a great project where the whole […]

American Robin Nest with Eggs

Craft your own robin’s nest with eggs to decorate for spring. This easy craft is a great way to learn […]

House Number Planter

House Number Planter

Pretty flowers and greenery in stenciled tin buckets make this house number planter the most unique one in the neighborhood! It’s […]

Rock Bees

These cute little bees are make from smooth rocks, paint and some floral wire. This easy project is great fun […]

Eco Printing with Iron Water

Learn how to do eco printing with iron water and natural materials, such as a flower and leaves. The technique […]

Birdseed Snow Angel

Birdseed Snow Angel

Help your kids delight their feathered friends by decorating a snow angel with a mosaic made of birdseed. It’s fun […]

Pinecone Snowman

Pinecone Snowman

Crafted from pinecones, this cute little snowman is ready to hit the slopes! Make your own today. 

Sea Glass Christmas Tree

Learn how to make a beautiful sea glass Christmas tree topped with pretty starfish ornament. It’s the perfect craft for […]

Printable Leaf Place Cards

Printable Leaf Place Cards

Bring a natural element to your Thanksgiving table with easy-to-make printable leaf place cards. Type names on a colorful leaf […]

Clay Leaf Windchime

Clay Leaf Windchime

Gather some leaves from the backyard and then roll out some clay to make this beautiful project. It’s such a […]

Pumpkin Seed Cardboard Tube Owl

Pumpkin Seed Cardboard Tube Owl

Use a cardboard tube and a variety of seeds to make an adorable owl. Think creatively and see what you […]

Story Stones

Story Stones

These story stones provide a super opportunity for imaginative play, and there’s some great sensory stuff going on too: the […]

Fall Leaf Printing

Fall Leaf Printing

This beautiful designs are made by dipping leaves into different colors of paint and transferring to paper. Experiment with a […]

Leaf Lantern

Leaf Lantern

Collect beautiful leaves, then turn them into a cool Leaf Lantern. It’s easy, inexpensive, and so much fun!

Plaster Leaf Prints

Plaster Leaf Prints

Capture the beauty of fall by making leaf prints with Plaster of Paris. What a wonderful way to preserve nature’s […]

Acorn Vase

Have fun collecting acorns with your kids, then use them to make a stunning vase. It’s a wonderful family project […]

Bean Mosaic Coaster

Learn how easy it is to make a functional coaster from beans and a plastic lid. You can create all […]

Leaf and Nut Wind Catcher Mobile

Leaf and Nut Wind Catcher Mobile

Collect fall leaves, nuts, seeds, and fruits and turn them into a beautiful mobile. Not only is it pretty, but […]

Grass Head Pots

These cute grass head pots make a fun and educational spring craft for kids. Switch out the grass for herbs that […]

Chestnut Pencil Toppers

Chestnut Pencil Toppers

These cute pencil critters are made from chestnuts, craft foam and toothpicks. There are lots of other ideas for chestnut […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

Use cardboard tubes and either real or fake leaves to create these fun to play with finger puppets for fall.

Pinecone Birds

Pinecone Birds

Pinecones, chenille stems and craft foam make up this sweet, nature inspired bird crafts. Head out on a nature hike, […]

Bean Art Animals

Use beans to create portraits of Poly the Parrot, Dab-Dab the Duck, Plimpton the Ostrich, Chee-Chee the Gorilla, and others […]

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

Turn a cardboard tube, walnut and acorn cap into these cute squirrels. It’s the perfect recycling craft for fall that […]

Woodland Fairy Folk

Woodland Fairy Folk

Create the most adorable woodland fairy. What a great way to use those acorns and pine cones collected from the […]

Acorn Flower Arrangement

Acorn Flower Arrangement

Take a family nature walk to gather acorns, then use them to make these pretty acorn flowers. This is the […]

Owl Mask

Owl Mask

Make this fun owl mask from leaves, cardstock and felt. This is great for Halloween or for everyday imaginative play!

Autumn Angel

Autumn Angel

Make this sweet autumn angel (or fairy!) with your child this afternoon. You can preserve real leaves or purchase silk […]

Autumn Leaf Prints

Autumn Leaf Prints

Use paint and colored pencils to create beautiful autumn leaf prints. The results are spectacular!

Pinecone Apple Craft

Turn a pinecone into an apple! This easy and inexpensive craft is a fun way to welcome fall or celebrate […]

Make beautiful artwork using sun print paper and the sun!

Sun Print Art

Turn ordinary, everyday objects into beautiful pieces of art using sunshine and special sun print paper.

Printing With Leaves

Printing with leaves is so much fun and with the right supplies can result in beautiful frame worthy prints! This […]

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