18 diy Easy nature ideas

Clay Leaf Prints and Pendants

How to make clay leaf prints with air dry clay. This is an easy nature craft project for kids and adults alike and the finished leaf prints can make wonderful gifts. #kidscrafts #kidsactivities #artsandcrafts #craftsforkids #handmadegifts How to make clay leaf prints and pendants with air dry clay. This easy nature craft project is fun for kids and creates a beautiful finished product. We love making leaf prints, whether on fabric, paper, clay, or even plaster of paris. The process is so satisfying and the results capture the natural beauty of leaves. We started making clay leaf prints using air dry clay recently after seeing the idea in Cathy James’ new book, The Garden Classroom. The process is much the same as the nature prints in sculpey we used to make quite a bit, but the material is more kid-friendly and easier to work with. Here’s how we made these beautiful prints… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGeyegrfKZk First, I’ll show you a video tutorial, then I’ll give you the step-by-step instructions. Clay Leaf Prints and Pendants MATERIALS Small leaves and fernsAir dry clay*Wax paper, parchment paper, or a plastic placemat/trayDrinking strawsString or elastic threadWatercolor paint (optional)Beads (optional) *A note about the clay: We used Crayola air dry clay and thought it worked well for this project. We’ve tried Sculpt-It air dry clay before as well and it worked okay, but not as well. Homemade air dry clay would be worth a try



The Best DIY Eye Makeup Remover (Easy Natural Beauty DIY)

This is the best and easiest DIY eye makeup remover recipe out there, with just a few natural ingredients (and no coconut oil). Zero waste options available.



One Fun Way to turn Nature into Art

Looking for a fun and easy nature art project? Check out this DIY dream catcher tutorial. a DIY dream catcher for kids, homeschool or even gift ideas!





How to Make a DIY Nature Crown for Kids

There’s little better than getting kids out in nature and letting them explore. Chances are, they’ll soon have a pocket full of treasures they collected; things that caught their attention and delighted them in some way. Today, we’re combining recycled cardboard with collected treasures from nature to make fun nature crowns for kids! Here’s how to make them! How to Make a DIY Nature Crown for Kids Step 1. Gather Supplies. Supplies Needed: Flexible Cardboard Masking Tape Hot Glue and Glue Gun Nature Items: pine cones, acorns, leaves, bark, twigs, pine needles etc. (Even more fun if they’re collected using the Nature Scavenger Hunts that are part of the Scavenger Hunts for Kids set in our shop!) Step 2. Measure head size, cut cardboard strip, tape into circle crown shape. A) Measure the circumference of your child’s head to see how long your piece of cardboard needs to be. B)



Acorn Marble Necklace DIY

Acorn Marble Necklace DIY – this is an easy acorn craft, gift idea, and party favor for kids and adults. Use natural acorn caps and marbles to make a beautiful acorn pendant for an acorn necklace. A marble necklace also makes a gorgeous window decoration.



Easy Stick Ribbon Streamers for a Windy Day | Make and Takes

Let’s make stick ribbon streamers! It’s the perfect outdoor craft for warm weather and a little wind! If you are out camping with kids or playing in the backyard, these wind streamer stick wands are a fun and easy nature craft for kids! Encourage kids to Let’s make stick ribbon streamers! It’s the perfect outdoor craft for warm weather and a little wind! If you are out camping with kids or playing in the backyard, these wind streamer stick wands are a fun and easy nature craft for kids! Encourage kids to get outdoors and play for hours with this simple craft.





DIY Wind Chimes – A Fun Kid’s Craft

A simple and easy DIY project for your little ones. Have them help you create a beautiful addition to your porch or patio. Threading the beads helps work on their fine motor skills while having fun! What you’ll need: Yarn/string Colorful beads Clear plastic cup Markers, crayons, stickers, etc. (for decorating) Easy …



DIY Nature Paint Brushes for Kids – AppleGreen Cottage

Making your own nature paint brushes is easy, fun and free! It will get you and your kids out in the nature and kids will have a blast collecting natural materials – And pine needles make fantastic brushes! Diy nature paint brushes, a simple way for kids to use natural materials to make art supplies. Diy paintbrush how-to



Nature Week – Simple Crafts & Activities – Glitter On A Dime

Diy nature paint brushes, a simple way for kids to use natural materials to make art supplies. Diy paintbrush how-to





Outdoor Nature Crafts for Kids

Beautiful ideas for using natural items to create fun kids art & crafts!



Stick-Star Garden Mobile – Fun & Easy Nature Craft for Kids – Happy Hooligans

With sticks from the garden and scraps of yarn, kids can make this colourful star-stick mobile to hang from your porch, patio or a tree in your backyard.



21 Easy Nature Crafts for Kids – Look! We’re Learning!

Share some outdoor crafting fun with this list of 21 easy nature crafts for kids to make! There are plenty of ideas here for spring, summer, and fall!





Homade Elderflower Salve with Herbal Infusion + Shea Butter – Vegan DIY Salve Recipe without Beeswax

DIY elderflower salve is a true treat for the skin! The nourishing herbal salve is deeply moisturizing and can help to ease many skin issues. The homemade slave recipe is made with natural, skin-loving ingredients and has a lovely floral scent…



DIY Moisturising Bath Bombs Recipe – Homemade Milk & Honey Bath Bombs

Enjoy a hydrating and relaxing bath with these DIY moisturising bath bombs! The easy bath & natural bomb recipe will leave your skin supple and soft.



Autumn Leaf Butterflies and Dragonflies | Autumn Nature Craft

These autumn leaf butterflies and dragonflies are SO COOL and they’re really easy to make! Such a great fall craft for kids using leaves, twigs and flowers!





DIY Sundial for Kids

Create your own sundial with this easy outdoor STEM project for the kids that mixes science, math, engineering and even a little history!



Rolled Beeswax Candles Easy Tutorial

Rolled Beeswax Candles Tutorial #beeswaxcandles #handmade #christmas Rolled beeswax candles are easy to make and beautiful. Check out this super simple tutorial to learn how to make your own DIY natural beeswax candles!



Homemade Lavender Bath Salts

This recipe for Homemade Lavender Bath Salts has been on my list of do-it-yourself ideas I want to try for a few months. After making them yesterday, I can’t believe I waited this long to try it.