Nature Crafts

Sand Art You Can Do

Salt and various colors of chalk Place the amount of salt on a paper plate that you want for a particular color of “sand.” Gently rub the salt with a piece of [...]

Ocean in a Bottle

1 any size water bottleBlue food coloringMini fish figurine *your choice*Vegetable oilSuper glue Fill water bottle almost to lid with water. Add a little less then 1/4 cup of vegetable oil to [...]

Gourd Painting Basics

When people think of gourds, they think of Halloween or autumn decorations. This is a true fact gourds can be a great accent for decoration outside or inside. Gourds are not limited [...]

Crepe Paper Poinsettia

These can be ideal for embellishing wrapped gifts or fastening to a tree. What you will need: Pink, green, and maroon crepe paper Scissors Floral wire Floral tape White glue Instructions for [...]


Blue Irises

While you may think of crepe paper as only being useful to decorate for parties or be the border on a bulletin board crepe paper can do so much more. Using crepe [...]

What is Extreme Halloween Pumpkin Carving?

While your childhood Halloween pumpkin with the triangle eyes and the toothy grin was certainly charming today pumpkin carving has literally gone to a new extreme. Halloween revelers are turning their pumpkins [...]

Foam Flower Magnets

This is another easy to do magnet that will delight your family and friends. You can use precut flower pieces or design your own. Traditional flower shapes look the best (daisies, tulips [...]

Seashell Refrigerator Magnet

This is one of the easiest yet most spectacular magnets to make. You can purchase seashells at your local craft store or use treasured mementos from a trip to the beach. What [...]

Halloween Projects Using Real Pumpkins

Halloween is a great time of year and young children look forward to eagerly. However there are limitations on what the youngest children can be involved in. Carving and decorating pumpkins is [...]

Wooden Nature Magnet

Magnet crafts are just plain fun! Doing crafts with magnets allows you (whatever age or craft level you are) to exercise your creativity and have lots of fun doing it. Kids especially [...]

Elegant Decoupage Jar

With this craft you can turn an ordinary dollar-store jar into an elegant gift you would be proud to give to anyone special. You will need: Pressed Leaves and Flowers Glass Jar [...]

Glowing Flowers

This easy to make and lovely craft would make a great gift. You will need: Pressed Leaves or Flowers Votive Cup Tissue Paper Decoupage Solution Foam Brushes Instructions for the project: You [...]

Bottle Cap Pumpkin Magnet

Kids love making pumpkins and this one is simply darling. Keep in mind that this craft is best done by kids ages 5 and up. What you will need: Frozen Juice Can [...]

Spring Time Frame

Crafting in spring time is a wonderful activity for both adults and children. The following is a look at some fun spring crafts for all age groups: Spring FrameDuring the Spring, the [...]

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