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American Flag Twinkies on a Stick

Celebrate the 4th with these tasty Twinkies on a Stick! They’re easy to make and so festive, too.

bottle bird feeder

Bottle Birdfeeder

Make a simple bird feeder from an empty water bottle. Your feathered friends will love it!

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 […]

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.

Cardboard Tube Apple Core

Turn cardboard tubes and cupcake liners into these adorable apple cores! It’s a great accompaniment to a study of apples […]

Pinecone Apple Craft

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

Plastic Bottle Apples

Plastic Bottle Apples

It only take a few simple steps to make cute plastic bottle apples, a fun and creative recycling project. Use […]

Apple Wall Hanging

Apple Wall Hanging

Make this pretty and bright apple wall hanging using items from nature and your recycling bin! This awesome craft is […]

Colorful Walking Stick

Decorate a walking stick and take it with you on fun hikes in the woods or on the nature trails. […]

Twig Raft

Twig Raft

Turn sticks from the back yard into rafts that will really float! Kids will love building and racing these little […]

Nature Paint Brushes

Create your own paint brushes with natural materials. It’s easy to do and so much fun to explore the different […]

Homemade Bird Feeder

Homemade Bird Feeder

Don’t throw away those empty cardboard tubes! Turn them into homemade bird feeders. It’s simple to do and is a […]

Mother Nature Collage

Mother Nature Collage

Send the kids out into the back yard or take them on a hiking trip to find some of nature’s […]

Cardboard Tube Dog Marionette

Cardboard Tube Dog Marionette

Convert empty cardboard tubes into this clever dog puppet. This project is a fun activity that encourages imaginative play.

Sunflower Marshmallow Pops

Sunflower Marshmallow Pops

Make something yummy to eat while it’s sunny! These cute little desserts are a delightful treat for spring or summer. […]

Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen

Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen

Make a fun winter craft with these cute cardboard tube snowmen. There are so many possibilities to stretch your creativity […]

Brown Bag Turkey

Brown Bag Turkey

This brown bag turkey was inspired by an expensive store-bought version. Make one of your own using everyday household items […]

Toilet Paper Pumpkins

These lovely burlap pumpkins are crazy easy to make, using items you probably already have on hand. Give them a […]

Driftwood Vase

Use driftwood (or even branches collected from the yard!) and an empty container to make this pretty vase. It’s easy, inexpensive and fun!

Milk Carton Birdhouse

This milk carton birdhouse is so simple to make and decorate. Kids will love coming up with designs for birdhouses […]

Driftwood Seahorse

Driftwood Seahorse

If your kids like to pick up sticks take them home and make a piece of stunning art. This driftwood […]

Leafy Door Hanger

Leafy Door Hanger

Leafy Door Hanger Celebrate the return of fall with a festive door decoration. Kids will love searching for the perfect […]

Sand Casted Handprints

Sand Casted Handprints

This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]

Bug Village

Bug Village

A fun project using materials from your back yard. Gather acorns, twigs and stones and make this great nature craft.

Sunflower Garland

This beautiful sunflower garland is made from inexpensive silk flowers and a found stick. It’s easy to make, bright, happy […]

Painted Rock Pumpkins

Turn rocks into jack ‘o lanterns with this great family craft idea. Each person can personalize their rock to make their […]

Pinecone Rose Bouquet

Turn ordinary pinecones into a beautiful bouquet of faux roses. This lovely nature craft makes a nice gift for Mom, […]

Spool Beaver

Create an adorable beaver using a spool and yarn. It’s easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Twig Garden Markers

Twig garden markers are so cute and couldn’t be easier. They’re a great addition to the garden.

Luna Lovegood Magic Wands

These dreamy, pastel, crystal-embellished magic wands are inspired by Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. Create them for a magical birthday […]

Jumping Jack Heart

This quick project is a fun activity for Valentine’s Day. Twirl the stick and watch the heart do jumping jacks […]

Yarn Teepee Tea Light Holder

Gather some sticks, then get started making these cute yarn teepees. Add battery-operated tea lights for a beautiful display.

Baby Jesus’ Manger Nature Craft

Celebrate Advent and the true meaning of Christmas by making Baby Jesus’ manger. This simple nature craft is a wonderful […]

Pebble Fairy House

Make your own pebble and stick fairy house with a real moss roof and hinged door. What a wonderful way […]

Twig and Fabric Brooch

Create a one-of-a-kind brooch with a twig and fabric scraps. This would also make a cute gift topper or decoration […]

Flag Craft

This beautiful American flag craft is made with sticks. Pair it with a nature walk for a wonderful day the […]

Nature Weaving

This nature weaving activity combines creativity and the outdoors. It costs nothing and encourages the exploration of textures and nature.

Succulent Plant Mini Tree House

Make a cute mini indoor treehouse for your succulent plant. It’s easy to do and costs practically nothing.

Button Stick Sculpture

This button stick sculpture allows kids to work on fine motor and building skills, and is a great introduction to […]

CD Campfire

Recycle an old CD and make this fabulous miniature campfire! This is great fun for kids who love roasting marshmallows in […]

Twigs Wool Brooch

Twigs Wool Brooch

This simple piece of jewelry is completely one-of-a-kind! It’s easy to make using twigs and wool yarn.

Playdough Stick Structures

Playdough Stick Structures

Make homemade playdough even better by creating stick structures! This easy activity will provide lots of creative fun.

Easy Clay Bird's Nests

Easy Clay Bird’s Nests

These beautiful clay bird’s nests are fun and easy to make. This is a great sensory art project for kids.

Wooden Pumpkins

Wooden Pumpkins

These cute wooden pumpkins are perfect for fall. They are easy and inexpensive to make using scraps of wood.

Swallows on a Stick

Swallows on a Stick

Draw swallows and glue them with ribbons in a stick and you have a fun spring craft!

Jingle Bell Toy

Jingle Bell Toy

Make your own instruments with some sticks, fabric scraps, and jingle bells!

Fall Wind Chimes

Fall Wind Chimes

Fall Wind Chimes are a great craft that gets everyone out and moving and crafting. Go on a nature walk […]

Nature Tic-Tac-Toe

Nature Tic-Tac-Toe

Enjoy time in the great outdoors with this tic-tac-toe game. Simply gather some sticks, rocks and pine cones, find a […]

Pool Noodle Ponies

Pool Noodle Ponies

Make charming stick ponies out of ordinary pool noodles. What a fun summertime activity to keep the kids happy and […]

Spring Art with Pasta and Beans

Spring Art with Pasta and Beans

This colorful spring craft is very easy to do. You just paint the pasta and glue it to make a […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Blossoms

Tissue Paper Cherry Blossoms

The perfect Spring craft project to share with your child. You start by taking a nature walk together, then share […]

Sock Stick Horses

Sock Stick Horses

Make your own stick horses out of socks! Perfect for any girl or boy and a great way to encourage […]

Handmade Notebook

Handmade Notebook

Notebooks are so handy to have in your purse, desk, backpack or car. You can make this notebook in under […]

Stick Fish

Stick Fish

Send the kids out into the backyard to collect sticks to make this simple project. A frugal, fun project for […]

Parade Stick

Parade Stick

Now you can join in on the parade fun with these red, white and blue parade sticks. Show your patriotism […]

Nature’s Tic Tac Toe Board

Nature’s Tic Tac Toe Board

An old-time game gets an Earth Day makeover. Made from wood, twigs and stones, this craft is frugal, too!

Fort Flag

Fort Flag

Fort Flag Building a fort in the living room is loads of fun for kids. A fort flag is a […]

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