Welcome to our Free Nature Crafts |
Our nature crafts include over 100 projects using natural materials such as plants, herbs, rocks, twigs, mosses, vines, flowers, potpourri, feathers, pine cones, gourds and seashells.Whether you are hiking, camping, or rambling, keep an eye open for free materials for nature arts and crafts. The following nature craft sections will open in a new window: | Free Nature CraftsScroll the page or click on a link below for a small photo and brief description of each nature craft. Birds and Birding Butterflies Homemade Nature Gifts Small Container Nature Crafts Dried Flowers, Herbs and Wreaths More Nature Articles |
Nature Crafts for Kids | Clay Pot Crafts | Free Pine Cone Crafts | Beautiful gardens and backyard habitats on a budget. |
Birds and BirdingNature crafts to attract birds; bird houses, bird food and feeders. |
Make your own hummingbird food. | Make your own oriole nectar. | How to make an easy suet bird feeder. | Drill holes in a log; pack with suet. |
Two ways to make a simple coconut bird feeder. | Make a bird feeder from a milk carton. | Inviting birds to window sill lunch food. | Choose the right hole size, placement, etc. |
Free Bird House PlanSimple bird box from plywood scraps. | Recycle a coffee can and make a home for the birds. | How to attract a colony of purple martins. | Build a nesting box for woodpeckers. |
Butterflies and InsectsAttracting and studying butterflies and other insects. |
Homemade butterfly nectar recipe and other natural butterfly foods. | Ways to attract butterflies to your garden. | Display real butterflies without endangering any butterfly species. | Collect ants and make your own ant farm. |
Homemade Nature GiftsGive the gift of nature - to yourself, or others - with these homemade nature crafts. |
Decorative planter with crackle finish bird house. | Give a plain fruit basket a make over. | Turn a mini bird house into a wind chime. | Cook dinner using solar power, a cardboard box and tin foil. |
Recycle a paper bag, fill with seeds, give as a nature craft gift! | Simple wind chimes with a homestyle theme. | Homemade bookmarks using pressed flowers. | Vintage instructions for a clover pillow, clover centerpiece and more. |
Dandelion syrup recipes and a nature essay on dandelions. | Decoupage a wooden garden tool box. | Add a birdbath to your garden. | Make a happy straw hat wreath. |
Christmas mice tucked in wee walnut beds. | How to make a scarecrow with tent pole sticks. | Learn the art of rock painting or how to paint River Rocks. |
Small Container Nature CraftsNature crafts in miniature; growing plants or displaying flowers in small containers; crafting with Gourds. |
Gently warm a glass vase of potpourri with mini lights. | Indoor HerbsHow to grow fresh herbs in indoor containers. | Decoupage a trinket box with broken eggshells. | How to decoupage pots or pot sleeves. |
Decorate plastic plant pots with paint markers. | Mini windowsill planter from a tea box. | Mother's Day craft! | Learn about gourd crafting and make a gourd Easter basket. |
Tips on how to make purses from gourds. | Decorate an ivy bowl then fill with potpourri. | Eggshell vase holds a tiny bouquet of fresh flowers. |
Dried Flowers, Herbs and WreathsHow to dry flowers, grow and preserve herbs, and make your own wreaths. |
How to make your own lavender water. | Fragrant nature crafts made from lavender stems. | How to weave a lavender fan. | Lavender cookies, liqueur and jelly recipes. |
How to dry hydrangea flowerheads. |
How to make a wreath from dried hydrangeas. | Weave your own wreath with grapevine or Virginia Creeper etc. | |
How to make a flower press. | Use dried florals to craft a fall wreath. | Decorate a wreath for fall in this free nature craft. | How to make the most of your herb harvest. |
How to Dry RosesDry roses with silica gel. | How to make potpourri in a mason jar. |
More Nature Articles and Resources |
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