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Easy DIY bird feeder for kids to make

January 4, 2021 by Catherine 4 Comments

How to make your own homemade bird feeders - a simple and fun nature activity for children which will encourage wild birds to visit your garden!

Are you looking for ideas for a DIY bird feeder for kids to make? This simple bird feeder craft is easy and fun, and will have the birds flocking to your garden! Homemade bird feeders are one of our favourite crafts. I've lost count of the number of times we've made them, and they're always a big hit with our local wild birds. Whenever we put them out in the garden they vanish within a couple of days. We usually use empty paper cups or ...

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Handmade Christmas decorations: pine cone trees

December 3, 2020 by Catherine 7 Comments

My kitchen is covered in festive coloured paint, but that's all part of crafting at this time of year isn't it?! We've already started our homemade Christmas crafts with cute Pom Pom Pine Cones, and these gorgeous pine cone trees are our latest handmade Christmas decorations project. This DIY Christmas ornaments activity is absolutely ideal for children of all ages. There are no fiddly bits, and it's a pretty simple craft. DIY ...

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Homemade bird feeders: easy step-by-step guide

November 23, 2020 by Catherine 59 Comments

These homemade bird feeders are a great way to give your local wild birds a real treat. You can make a bird feeder at any time of year, but it's particularly important to support wild birds in winter. Why homemade bird feeders are great for feeding wild birds in winter Winter is a tough time of year for wild birds, as natural food sources such as insects and berries are scarce. Also, birds need lots of energy-rich food to maintain fat ...

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Easy Halloween crafts: spooky spider plants

October 23, 2020 by Catherine 8 Comments

spooky spider plants nature craft

We've had so much fun making these spooky spider plants!  Aren't they just perfect for Halloween? I saw this easy Halloween crafts idea on the Amateur Gardening website, and thought the kids would love to have a go.  We did this craft outdoors, but it would work perfectly well indoors if the weather isn't great. How to make spooky spider plants Here's what you need to make your very own spooky spider plants. Plant pots ...

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How to make twig-wrapped flower pots

March 3, 2020 by Catherine 7 Comments

How to make your own twig wrapped flower pots - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for a homemade mother's day gift!

If, like us, you have an ever-growing stick collection, this is the perfect nature craft for you! Sticks and twigs are just brilliant for crafting, and this little project turns them into a lovely homemade gift.  All you need is a plant pot, some string, and a little plant to pop in when you're finished. The idea is to create a length of tied-together twigs that you then fasten around the pot.  Start off by measuring each stick against the ...

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Homemade Christmas decorations: Pom Pom Pine Cones

December 11, 2019 by Catherine 8 Comments

how to make natural christmas decorations with pine cones and pom poms, a fun nature craft to get the kids involved in preparing your home for the holiday season

Well it's official: the Christmas prep has started in our house :) We've been having fun with some homemade Christmas crafts, making these cute DIY Christmas decorations from pine cones and pom poms.  Is there any limit to the crafting potential of pine cones?! I do love homemade Christmas decorations. They're so full of personal meaning, and a great way to spend some fun time crafting with the kids. Every year our Christmas ...

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Nature Craft: making leaf prints

September 18, 2018 by Catherine 15 Comments

nature craft printing with leaves

Isn't autumn just wonderful for crafting inspiration?  We've done so many lovely craft activities already this season, and these simple leaf prints are perfect for combining nature play with an art activity to create a homemade masterpiece. This is just one of the fun nature projects in my book, 'A Year of Nature Craft and Play' (co-authored with Becky Goddard-Hill).  There’s an activity for every week of the year and it includes fun ...

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Nature craft: painted rocks

August 9, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

How to make your own painted rocks - a simple and fun nature activity for children, great for exploring colours, textures and creative thinking!

Painted rocks are a classic nature craft, and one that my kids never tire of!  It's a great little craft that doesn't need much preparation, and suits pretty much all ages of child.  It's also brilliant for those days when the weather isn't fantastic but you'd still like to get hands-on with some natural materials. Here's how to make your own painted rocks. We use rocks and pebbles from our garden for this craft (I'm pretty sure it's illegal to ...

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Naturally Crafty #34 – a Nature Craft Linky

March 16, 2017 by Catherine 1 Comment

naturally crafty

Welcome to the latest Naturally Crafty nature craft linky, hosted by me and my blogging pal Becky Goddard-Hill from Simple Parenting. This week I'm linking up my post on how to make twig-wrapped flower pots. This is a great craft for putting a stick collection to good use!  Wouldn't they make a lovely homemade Mother’s Day gift? Join in with #naturallycrafty Naturally Crafty is the place to link up all your fab nature craft posts. ...

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Naturally Crafty #32 – a Nature Craft Linky

February 23, 2017 by Catherine 3 Comments

naturally crafty

Welcome to the latest Naturally Crafty nature craft linky, hosted by me and my blogging pal Becky Goddard-Hill from Simple Parenting. This week I'm linking up my post on painted rocks. My kids never get tired of this one!  It's a great little nature craft that really encourages creative thinking, and it's perfect for exploring colour, texture and shape too.  Have you ever had a go at painting rocks with the kids? Join in with ...

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