{"id":40467,"date":"2021-10-13T15:27:29","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T15:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c?p=40467"},"modified":"2021-10-13T15:27:29","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T15:27:29","slug":"nature-crafts-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/nature-crafts-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"17 nature crafts for kids that are pretty much free"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good crafternoon. Whether you’re a parent, sitter, or — let’s be honest — even if you don’t have kids, there’s no denying that an immersive crafting session<\/a> is just good for the soul. And when you’re a parent or child care provider, such a session is even better when it costs next to nothing, results in relatively little mess and<\/em> involves spending time in nature. That’s right, we’re talking about nature crafts. <\/p>

If you’ve got access to the outdoors, you’ve got access to these sweet nature crafts for kids. From rock crafts to twig crafts — and everything in between! — you’re sure to have a fun, earthy time with these simple nature art projects. <\/p>

Nature crafts for toddlers and preschoolers<\/h2>

1. Nature walk picture frame<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Somewhat Simple<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

This nature walk picture frame<\/a> from Somewhat Simple<\/a> (via I Watch Them Grow<\/a>) is double cuteness! Not only will you get a kick out of seeing what treasures little ones will choose to glue on their frame, but you get to put a snapshot of a cute kid in it afterwards!<\/p>

2. DIY modeling dough with flowers<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Kayla Yap\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Talk about a pretty flower nature craft<\/a>! Kayla Yap<\/a> created this cute scene by making her own modeling dough and having her little one add flowers, sticks and leaves.  <\/p>

3. Pine cone bird feeders<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Kid Friendly Things to Do<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

There’s a reason pine cone bird feeders are a timeless toddler craft — they’re so simple to make! This pine cone bird feeder<\/a> from Kid Friendly Things to Do<\/a> is as straightforward as it gets. <\/p>

4. Petal cloud<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Unlocking Fun\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>

What to do with all those pretty flower petals on the ground? Try this pretty petal cloud<\/a> from Unlocking Fun<\/a>. If you’ve got a cardboard box and some twine in the house, you’ve got everything you need for this nature craft. <\/p>

5. Dried petal caterpillar<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Heron and the Owls\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>

This dried petal caterpillar<\/a> from Heron and the Owls<\/a> may not turn into a butterfly, but she’s pretty darn lovable nonetheless. <\/p>

6. Nature bunny ears<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via I’m the Simon\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Somebunny’s crafting. These cute nature bunny ears<\/a> from I’m the Simon<\/a> are made almost completely with things found in nature. And a bonus: Kids get to work on their fine motor skills.<\/p>

7. Ladybug rocks<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Coffee Cups and Crayons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Oh, rock crafts. How we love thee! These cute ladybug rocks<\/a> from Coffee Cups and Crayons<\/a> are perfect for preschoolers — easy to make with a satisfying end result. <\/p>

8. Nature wreath<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Fun at Home With Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Not only is this nature wreath<\/a> from Fun at Home With Kids<\/a> shockingly easy to make, but as you can see, it’s shockingly pretty, too!<\/p>

9. Nature wings<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Not Just a Mum\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Absolutely gorgeous. These nature wings<\/a> from Not Just a Mum<\/a> aren’t nearly as hard to create as they may look. Perfect for any wild child!<\/p>

10. Nature sun catcher wind chimes<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Hands on as We Grow<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Made from things found in nature and a few items typically found in most homes, these nature sun catcher wind chimes<\/a> from Hands On as We Grow<\/a> can be whipped up pretty quickly, with a lovely result. <\/p>

Nature crafts for older kids <\/h2>

11. Petal person<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Nicole Fabian-Weber<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Inspired by Face the Foliage<\/a>, last spring my kids and I created a few petal people. And mermaids, of course. <\/p>

12. Feel-good message painted rocks<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Plaid<\/figcaption><\/figure>

These painted rocks with feel-good messages<\/a> from Plaid<\/a> are great for older kids. A little patience is required, but the results are beautiful. <\/p>

13. Stick heart<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Mariesa Herbert\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>

For older kids (or adults) looking to get in touch with both their crafty side and nature, this stick heart<\/a> from Mariesa Herbert<\/a> definitely fits the bill. Love the ombré paint job!<\/p>

14. Fairy furniture<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via First Star to the Right\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>

For those who are feeling seriously crafty, this little set of fairy furniture<\/a> from First Star to the Right<\/a> is crafted from twigs. Talk about impressive!<\/p>

15. Seashell sheep<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Anna Chan\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Now this is a work of art! Whether you want to make this seashell sheep<\/a> from Anna Chan<\/a> on the sand or affix it to a piece of paper, the results are equally incredible. <\/p>

16. Daisy-painted rocks<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via Crafts by Amanda<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

A little more involved than your average painted rocks, these daisy painted rocks<\/a> from Crafts by Amanda<\/a> (via Sustain My Craft Habit<\/a>) are seriously cute and would add a nice pop of color to any garden. <\/p>

17. Leaf-imprinted clay bowls<\/strong><\/h3>
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Image via The Muse in the Mirror\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

It doesn’t get much prettier than these leaf-imprinted clay bowls<\/a> from The Muse in the Mirror<\/a>. A fun craft that results in an incredible gift. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you have access to the outdoors, you have access to these nature crafts for kids. From painted rocks to twig crafts, have a fun, earthy time making these simple nature art projects. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1273,"featured_media":40475,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"enable_toc":false,"care_reviewed_by":0,"care_post_updated_flag":false,"care_updated_date":"","last_update":"2021-10-13","view_count":3390,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"member-type":[4],"vertical":[6,17],"platform":[2],"class_list":["post-40467","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","member-type-all","vertical-children","vertical-child-care-advice","platform-resources"],"acf":[],"created":"2021-05-06","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40467","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1273"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40467"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40467\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40467"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40467"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40467"},{"taxonomy":"member-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/member-type?post=40467"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=40467"},{"taxonomy":"platform","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platform?post=40467"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}