Crafts Gone Natural

Here in the northern hemisphere the date that marks the official start to spring is fast approaching. Trees turn green and grow blossoms, flowers start to peek their heads out of the ground, and the song of birds fills the sky. In the southern hemisphere it is the beginning of fall, a time when the earth again changes to a colorful and rich palette. But why should all the fun happen outdoors? Try some of these ideas for bringing nature into your crafts and bring spring or fall into your home today.

Easter Egg Tree – From Crayola.com

Holiday trees aren’t eggs-actly just for Christmas anymore! Celebrating spring and Easter with an egg tree is a natural when you have creative kids.

Use modeling clay to create eggs or other shapes to hang from your tree. Help your child to find a small branch outside and put it in a container to use as your tree.

For complete instructions click here.

Painted Plant Prints – From Crayola.com

This is actually a lesson plan used to identify trees by their leaf shapes and structures then capture leaf symmetry with painted leaf prints. But you can also create beautiful works of art with just a few leaves and some paint.

If you are celebrating fall, try to match the color of your prints to the actual colors of the leaves.

Create a print collage like the one to the right or cut out the individual prints and add them to a tree.

For complete instructions click here.

Easter Egg Mosaic – From Kaboose

Do you take time to dye easter eggs each year? Why throw away the egg shells when you can reuse them to create beautiful works of art.

Simply save the shells after peeling the eggs, break them into small pieces, and then glue them onto some construction paper.

For complete instructions click here.

Home Made Paper You Can Plant – From ThriftyFun.com

Do you want to share your garden with your friends? Here is a really fun way to do it.

Make some handmade paper and then add seeds to it for your favorite flowers, herbs, or vegetables. When you plant the paper the seeds will grow!

Use your handmade paper to make fun greeting cards, ornaments, or other gifts for your friends. Don’t forget to include instructions on how to plant the paper.

For complete instructions click here.

Do you have any other fun outdoor crafts that you like to do? What other natural supplies do you like to use? Leave us a comment and share your favorite spring or fall crafts.

• Fun Ideas for Fall Crafts
• Almost a Scarf
• Look At My Space #5
• Crafting in the Kitchen
• Look At My Space #4