Nature Crafts

Dragonfly Crafts

By editor ⋅ January 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

How to make model dragonflies from clothespins or clay pots, and how to make a colorful dragonfly window decal. Also includes a short science video about dragonflies, and some interesting facts about the Odonato species of insects.

How to Dry Flowers

By editor ⋅ July 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

How to dry flowers by air drying, drying roses and other flowers in silica gel, microwave drying and flower pressing, including two videos from University of Illinois extension.

The Butterfly Project

By editor ⋅ January 1, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Butterfly crafts, suitable for submission to the The Butterfly Project, at the Holocaust Museum Houston, with crocheted butterfly patterns, dollar bill butterflies, wallpaper butterflies and more.

Choose the Right Garden Soil

By editor ⋅ June 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

This short video, The Dirt on Dirt, is a great primer for gardeners on the right uses for different types of garden soil.

Pressed Flower Crafts

By editor ⋅ May 14, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

How to make your own flower press, and how to make botanical bookmarks with pressed flowers.

Earth Hour 2010

By Jane ⋅ February 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Show support for action on climate change and demonstrate that individual action can make a big difference by participating in the global Earth Hour on March 27, 2010.

Christmas Pine Cone Crafts

By editor ⋅ December 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Use natural pine cones to make mini Christmas trees and full-sized wreaths to pine cone angels and pine cone kissing balls.

I Love Turtles

By editor ⋅ July 11, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

If you’re fascinated by turtles, here’s a variety of turtle crafts that you can make yourself, or use as a summer craft project for camp, guides or scouts. Recycled CD Turtle (at left), is made, as the name suggests, from an old CD. Clay Pot and Saucer Turtle Duo are turtles you can make yourself [...]

Watching Butterflies

By editor ⋅ June 23, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Attracting butterflies to your garden with flowers; taking photos of butterflies; butterfly identification, and butterfly art.

Terra Cotta Crafts

By editor ⋅ November 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Over 30 craft projects based on terra cotta or clay pots and saucers, from planters, candle holders and topiaries, to sculptures, angels and dragonflies, scarecrows and witches.