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Easy Nature-Based Earth Day Craft for Kids

April 17, 2023 Forest School· Spring· Spring

I love nature and earth crafts are some of my favorite ways to celebrate earth day on April 22nd. This craft is a great way to celebrate earth and talk about taking care of our planet. I like to pair this earth day art project with a nature walk where we collect all our materials and enjoy being in nature. I also like to use eco-friendly materials when possible, here I use cardboard, real sand, stones, twigs, biodegradable tape and tissue paper which are completely compostable!

Mushroom Magnets – Two Ways

May 12, 2022 Fall· Forest School· Spring· Summer

These adorable Mushroom Magnets are so fun to make and would be a super cute addition to anyone’s refrigerator!

Below, I will be sharing TWO different ways to make these cute mushroom magnets out of clay. First, I’ll explain how to make them with polymer clay (oven-baked clay) and next I’ll explain how to make them with air-dry clay.

Leaf Imprint Jewelry Dish

May 4, 2022 Forest School· Mother's Day· Spring

This Leaf Imprint Jewelry Dish craft uses leaf imprints in clay to create a beautiful handmade gift for the Mother’s Day or any special occasion!

Mother’s Day is only a few days away, but there’s still time to make Mom or Grandma a special gift to celebrate Mother’s Day! Using leaf imprints and air dry clay, these hand-made clay dishes are perfect for storing jewelry or trinkets. They look so beautiful, you’ll be surprised by how easy they are to make! Read on to learn how to make your own.

Pressed Flower Pots

April 30, 2022 Crafts· Forest School· Mother's Day· Spring· Summer

These Pressed Flower Pots are beautiful and fun to make! They would be great for a lovely Mother’s Day gift and can be enjoyed all year long!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and these Pressed Flower Pots are the perfect gift that kids can make themselves! They can be filled with flowers, houseplants, cacti, fake plants or even something like marbles. They can also be decorated with just a few flowers are completely covered. … Read More about Pressed Flower Pots

Pinecone Ristras Craft

April 25, 2022 Crafts· Fall· Forest School· Spring· Summer· Winter

These Pinecone Ristras are fun to make and look great hanging up inside or outside! They give a nice southwestern vibe and they’re fun for the kiddos to make!

I have had the idea for these Pinecone Ristras for quite a while and was so excited to finally make them come to life! We live in New Mexico, so Ristras are a common sight around here and I always love seeing them. My kids had so much fun re-creating these traditional Ristras with pinecones and paint! … Read More about Pinecone Ristras Craft