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Free Nature Crafts

Free Nature crafts!


Our nature crafts include over 60 projects using natural materials such as plants, herbs, rocks, twigs, mosses, vines, dried flowers, potpourri, feathers, gourds and seashells. Whether you are hiking, camping, or just ambling around the backyard, keep an eye open for free materials for nature arts and crafts.	Free Nature Crafts Categories Scroll the page or click on the Nature Crafts menu below, to see thumbnail photos and brief descriptions of the free nature projects listed in each section. Birds and Butterflies Terra Cotta or Clay Pots Crafts Small Container Nature Crafts Homemade Nature Gifts Dried Flowers, Herbs and Wreaths Nautical Nature Crafts Nature Crafts for Kids Nature Books and Articles

Nature crafts to attract birds and butterflies; bird houses, bird food and feeders.

Hummingbird Food Make your own hummingbird food or print Hummingbird Bookmarks.	Oriole Food Make your own oriole nectar.	Butterfly Food Homemade butterfly nectar recipe and other natural butterfly foods.	Butterfly Gardening Ways to attract butterflies to your garden.
Milk Carton Bird Feeder Make a bird feeder from a milk carton.	Free Bird House Plan Simple bird box from plywood scraps.	Build the Right Birdhouse Choose the right hole size, height above ground, etc.	"Bee" Bird House Recycle a coffee can and make a home for the birds in your garden.
Purple Martin Bird Houses How to get purple martins nesting in your yard.	Birdbath How to add a birdbath to your garden.	Butterfly Art Display real butterflies without endangering any butterfly species.	Coconut Bird Feeder Two ways to make a simple coconut bird feeder.

Creations made from terra cotta, clay or plastic plant pots.

Clay Pot Plant Markers
Plant markers made from broken clay pot shards.

Terra Cotta Wind Chime
Make a mini wind chime with tinkling brass bells.

Clay Pot Angel
Easy to make from natural materials.

Clay Pot Dragonflies
Make a colorful dragonfly from clay pots and wire mesh.

Terra Cotta Turtle
Turn a terra cotta pot into a turtle.

Nature crafts in miniature; growing plants or displaying flowers in small containers; crafting with Gourds.

Indoor Herbs How to grow fresh herbs in indoor containers.	Eggshell Trinket Box Decoupage a trinket box with broken eggshells.	Eggshell Posy Vase Eggshell vase holds a tiny bouquet of fresh flowers.	Decoupage Pots How to decoupage pots or pot sleeves.	Painted Pots. Decorate plastic plant pots with paint markers.
Tea Box Planter Mini windowsill planter from a tea box.	Hanging Potpourri Ball Mother's Day craft!	Gourd Crafts Learn about gourd crafting and make a gourd Easter basket.	Gourd Purses Tips on how to make purses from gourds.	Potpourri Ivy Bowl Decorate an ivy bowl then fill with potpourri.

Give the gift of nature - to yourself, or others - with these homemade nature crafts.

Bird House Wind Chime Turn a mini bird house into a wind chime.	Pinecone Angel Make an angel from natural woodland materials.	Solar Cooker Cook dinner using solar power, a cardboard box and tin foil.	Rock Painting Learn rock painting or how to paint River Rocks.	Seed Packet Craft Recycle a paper bag, fill with seeds, give as a nature craft gift!
Measuring Cup Wind Chimes Simple wind chimes with a homestyle theme.	1904 Nature Crafts Vintage instructions for a clover pillow, clover centerpiece and more.	Dandelion Syrup Dandelion syrup recipes and a nature essay on dandelions.	Scarecrow How to make a scarecrow with tent pole sticks.	Cinnamon Stick Box Glue cinnamon sticks together to make this attractive box.

How to dry flowers, grow and preserve herbs, and make your own wreaths.

Lavender Water How to make your own lavender water.	Lavender Wands and Bottles Fragrant nature crafts made from lavender stems.	Lavender Fan How to weave a lavender fan.	Preserving Herbs Learn how to make the most of your outdoor herb harvest.	Air Dry Flowers or Dry Flowers with Kitty Litter and a Microwave for dried floral arrangments.
Dried Hydrangeas How to dry hydrangea flowerheads.	Hydrangea Wreath How to make a wreath from dried hydrangeas.	Vine wreath Weave your own wreath with grapevine or Virginia Creeper etc.	Autumn Wreath Decorate a 10" wreath for fall in this free nature craft.	Windowsill Potpourri How to make potpourri in a mason jar.

Natural crafts inspired by seashells and the sea.

Seaside Organizer Seashell craft to organize your mail!	Seascape Gel Candles Learn how to make your own gel seascape candles.	Clam Shell Change Holder Try this simple seashell craft for Father's Day!	Sea Shell Tea Candles Make seashells into unique nautical tea candles.
Seashell Shadow Box Show off your seashells in a shadow box.	Fishbowl Sea Candle Nice nautical theme nature craft for Dad!	Nautical Decor Home decorating ideas with nautical flair.	Beeswax Candles How to roll beeswax candles from beeswax sheets.

Nature crafts and gardening projects for children.

Pinecone Turkey Make a pinecone turkey centerpiece.	Froggy Plant Stake Brighten Mother's Day with a smiley frog plant stake made of wood or fun foam.	Ladybug Rocks Rock painting nature craft for kids!	How to Make an Ant Farm Collect ants and make your own ant farm.
Kid's Nature Crafts Natural crafts for children.	Painted Stones Jewelry or Fridge Magnets Easy nature craft for kids to make with paint markers.	Ojo de Dios/God's Eyes Primitive star weaving makes a great wall hanging or mobile.	Cress Egg Heads Easy nature craft made from eggs and cress seeds.