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Breathtaking Nature Crafts for Kids

July 31, 2017 by Sarah 8 Comments

We sure do love our nature crafts around here. Summer is in full swing, so we are spending more and more time outside.

This means two things:

Our quiet time bins become incredibly important in helping those tired little souls get through the dinner time hour, and

More and more outside things find their way inside.

I love when my children make art that has a lovely process and is full of creativity. I also love when that art happens to turn out breathtakingly beautiful.

Breathtaking nature crafts for kids!

Here are some of the loveliest nature crafts for kids!

Nature crafts for kids - bird nest

A Clay Bird’s Nest – This was a super simple craft, perfect for teaching young children how birds’ nests are made.

Nature crafts for kids - leaf threading

Nature Walk Ideas for Kids: Leaf Sewing – Bringing along a simple pipe cleaner on a nature walk made all the difference here.

Nature crafts for kids - nature portraits

Nature Portraits – We decided to incorporate mirrors into our nature play, and these portraits are what we came up with!

Spring Nature Art for Kids – We used paint and markers to add some fun pops of colour to various items we found in nature.  We pulled everything together to make this beautiful nature art.

These nature mandalas are the most beautiful outdoor craft for kids. Incorporate some mindfulness into kids' activities

Nature Mandalas – This fun outdoor craft for kids incorporates so many wonderful things: time spent outside in nature, crafting, and mindfulness. The end result is a beautiful natural masterpiece!

Nature crafts for kids - beaded sticks

Beaded Sticks from Fun-A-Day – A simple, open-ended craft combining sticks and beads. The kids could use their creations as decorations, wands, or additions to other crafts.

Nature crafts for kids - nature suncatcher wind chimes

Nature Suncatcher Wind Chimes from Hands On As We Grow – Explore the backyard and gather materials to make these beautiful wind chime suncatchers. The kids can create any way they see fit.

Nature crafts for kids - bark owls

Bark Owl Craft from Fireflies and Mud Pies – What a lovely way to use bark and other found nature items! Perfect for using up materials found on the ground while on a nature walk.

Nature crafts for kids - leaf hearts

Leaf Hearts from Mother Natured – Kids who love to sew will get a kick out of these leaf hearts. They’d make sweet gifts for family and friends, too.

Nature crafts for kids - painting shells

Shell Painting Ocean Art for Kids from Fun-A-Day – Add some color to the many shells of summer! Kids can use the shells for play or more crafty creations.

Nature crafts for kids - flower panels

Flower Panels from Krokotak – Such a pretty way to use flowers and create artistic gardens. So many possibilities!

Nature crafts for kids - nature bookmarks

Bookmark Craft for Kids Using Pressed Flowers and Leaves from Buggy and Buddy – Kids bring home all kinds of little nature treasures. These bookmarks are one idea for creating with those bits.

Nature crafts for kids - flower mandalas

Flower Mandala Designs for Children from NurtureStore – Creating mandala art with flowers lets children explore so many concepts – art, math, sensory, etc.

Nature crafts for kids - collaborative stick painting

Painted Branch Collaborative Art with Kids from Art Bar – Such a simple art invitation, with limitless ways for the kids to create.

Nature crafts for kids - leaf lanterns

Leaf Lanterns from Red Ted Art – This nature craft would work with kids of all ages, from toddlers on up. Add an electric tea light to the finished project, and it would make a sweet night light.

Nature crafts for kids - zentangle rocks

Zentangle Rocks from KC Edventures – You just need markers, rocks, and imagination for this engaging nature art project!

Nature crafts for kids - helicopter seed dragonfly

Helicopter Seed Dragonfly Craft from LearnCreateLove and Housing a Forest – What child isn’t enamored with helicopter seeds? Here’s a fun way to transform the seeds into insects.

Nature crafts for kids - nature names

Name Writing Nature Hunt from Adventure in a Box – Such a clever idea to use found nature materials to write out names!

Nature crafts for kids - shell wind chime

Beach Memento Wind Chime from Mama Miss – This wind chime would serve as a lovely reminder of a fun time at the beach with family.

Nature crafts for kids - clay imprints

Nature Sculpture from Plum Pudding – These gorgeous nature prints in clay are sure to be a hit with the kids! I know I can’t wait to make some of my own.

Nature crafts for kids - painted pine cone flowers

Painted Pine Cone Flowers from Emma Owl – This cheerful “bouquet” won’t wilt after a week, and I’m sure the children will have such fun creating it.

Nature crafts for kids - bush critters

Bush Critters from The Craft Train – I love the idea of putting together an “organic construction set” to play and create with!

There you have it! Meaningful art that beautifies any play space.

These nature crafts for kids are gorgeous!

This is bound to start our summer crafting off on the right foot – I hope yours too friends!

Thank you for reading, I hope you are having a wonderful week!

Filed Under: Activities for Preschoolers, All Ages, Art, Create, Easy Crafts, Explore, Kindergarteners, Loads of Ideas!, Nature Crafts, Playful Art, Preschooler, Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: nature crafts for kids

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Comments

  1. Melanie @ Tree Valley Academy says

    March 13, 2016 at 11:40 am

    A great collection of fun nature crafts for kids. I will be trying some of these with my 5 year old. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 14, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      Very happy you find them useful for your little one! Have fun! Thank you for taking the time to comment

      Reply
  2. Zoe says

    June 14, 2016 at 6:03 am

    You’re curated quite a lovely collection of nature craft here! Thanks for putting this together. My kids (6 & 4) are always making something from their nature finds, but now I can give a bit more inspired direction to perhaps help them make gift-worthy items.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      June 23, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Sounds like lovely gifts will be in store for your loved ones!

      Reply
  3. Penny says

    August 2, 2017 at 6:36 am

    A beautiful collection <3

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      August 2, 2017 at 11:56 am

      Thank you Penny!

      Reply
  4. Penny White says

    September 20, 2019 at 6:17 am

    These are terrific ideas! Yet ever think of expanding?? These can be great for those in nursing homes, assisted living and mentally challenged! Trying them out with the older generations will connect the elderly with the toddlers! Nothing sweeter than intergeneration loving!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      October 15, 2019 at 8:44 pm

      This is a wonderful suggestion Penny. Thank you!

      Reply

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