Nature Crafts for Summer

Make some different-shaped bird feeders for the birds visiting your backyard all year long.

We are using the power of the sun to create some Solar Print Dinosaur Footprints that the Kids can Make.

You are going to have so much fun making this easy DIY tic tac toe game kids activity. Best part? It’s the easiest boredom buster you’re going to find!

A backyard scavenger hunt is such a great way to encourage kids to get involved in an outdoor activity and get some fresh air. And it’s perfect for both young children and older kids. 

So let’s get started with this ridiculously easy and fun way to make Potato Stamps!

A ribbon wand can be made with some extra fabric or ribbon and a long stick found in nature. If you’re looking for a cheap nature craft this is it.

With spring in the air this simple process art activity is great to do with your toddlers and preschoolers. We’re going to leave the paint brushes aside and use some flower to paint with instead

Craft your own seashell pendants using a super durable clay alternative! Imprint necklaces are both elegant and fun, and are a great beginner InstaMorph craft.

This craft stick fairy craft is a fun summer day activity for kids of all ages. The flowers really give these popsicle stick fairies a fun touch.

Learn more about flower pot painting for kids. Check out this easy tutorial to make painted flower pots with your child.

You can use this instead of a traditional bird feeder or as an extra.  They are easy to hang on a tree branch and you do not need to worry about a squirrel dragging them off or damaging them.

Using some creative play on words, you can add a bit of cheer to someone’s day with these simple fruit-painted kindness rocks.

Today we’re taking a close up peek at a simple pine cone craft activity that is fabulous for developing fine motor skills and they look really pretty too!

These nature-inspired fairy wishing bottles were designed by my daughter to take a little bit of nature with her wherever she goes. Wish bottles are quick to come together and you only need one thing to get started!

Light makes the sunprint paper go through a chemical change. I wanted to share these cyanotype instructions with you since it’s such a neat process.

It’s the perfect time of year to get outside and start foraging those acorns to create your beautiful, nature-made acorn garland for Fall. Add it to your seasonal decor, fireplace mantel or centerpiece to enjoy.

Looking for a simple kids’ craft that will provide lasting entertainment? Create a tic tac toe game out of items found out at the campground.

Petal art projects are fun and easier than you might think, even if you’re an absolute beginner. It’s a great way to have some creative fun with your kids too.

Create your own Nature Explorer Kit for the summer.

Forage around your backyard for fallen twigs to create a decorative Washi Tape and Twig Star! These are easy to craft while you’re out camping with the family. Just bring along a spool of washi tape and you’re ready for a fun nature craft!

Get a little messy outside and made our own pine cone bird feeders!

Learn how to make your own butterfly-painted rocks in this easy step-by-step tutorial. Inspired by real-life butterflies, this rock painting craft is great for both kids and adults!

This is not a last-minute type project, unless you already have dried flowers on hand. If you need to dry flowers, plan on about two weeks of drying time in a flower press or heavy book. I always try to plan ahead and save enough flowers each spring and summer to use all year.

Making your own diy paint brush is easy, fun, and free! It will get you and your kids out in nature and kids will have a blast collecting natural materials - And pine needles make fantastic homemade paint brushes! 

It’s always fun to find a craft that is easy, fun, inspires creative play and both boys and girls enjoy. My daughter loves to pretend that she’s a fairy or sorcerer. I thought it would be fun to make friendship wands with her so we tried this kids bead craft.

This nature color wheel free printable is such a simple and easy activity that you can do with your kids year round! Such a fun and easy way to learn colors and incorporate nature into learning. Your children will love finding items to match the colors on their color wheel.

This is a tutorial on how to make a paper dahlia flower craft.

This was a great simple summer afternoon seashell craft and good for working on those fine motor skills.

Make this quick and easy Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder with the kids! It’s an easy craft that they will enjoy making with minimal supplies and prep work.

It’s a great time for little ones to get out and peep around the backyard for signs of bug life, and we have just the recycled tool to help them make the most of it – a fantastic bug observation box they can make, decorate and take right outside for invertebrate investigation!

This nature craft is the perfect summer camp activity! Kids will be amazed as they create art on rocks warmed by the sun (or oven).

Making a nature mandala is a great way to get creative and have some fun with your kids outdoors.

Invite your kids to make a DIY bee bath – a simple and pollinator-friendly summer activity you can throw together right in your own backyard.

The kids at the Thanksgiving table will love a challenging tournament of tic tac toe. Plus who could resist these cute turkeys and pumpkins?

Turn reusing toilet paper rolls into a fun learning experience for kids with this easy toilet paper roll seedling pot tutorial.

We’ve been filling our store bought bird feeders for the past two month as birds are nesting and thought it would be fun to add to our collection with our finished Silk containers.

This orange Peels Crab craft is so perfect for recycling the leftover Citrus peels.

These colorful bird’s nest helpers are a fun nature activity for kids, a helpful handmade backyard addition for birds, and only require minimal supplies (with zero prep!).

Here is a great Bird's Nest Craft for Kids that involves recycling, nature, and peeps - three of my favorite things! This is an easy craft to make with kids and is a fun way to use some of that Easter candy.

Aren’t these Ladybug Painted Rocks the cutest? These adorable little bugs will look amazing in your home and outside in your garden.

Turn those fun nature walks into a 3D Flower Craft and Nature Art for kids. Gathering twigs and leaves to make a beautiful art piece.

This project uses recycled cardboard tubes, leaves and pipe cleaners. Easy peasy. Full printable instructions are below, but as you can see you’ll poke the arms through the sides of the tube, add a leaf for a head, and glue on eyes and buttons. Fun!

Using our free tree template seemed the obvious answer, making a great starting place for a nature-inspired craft activity.

Decorating a walking stick with yarn/and cloth is a fun craft that can be simplified for a young child, yet is still an enjoyable project for a teen or adult to do!  Learn how to make your own below!

Firestarter pine cones are a practical piece of decor to have on hand, but they serve as more than just a centerpiece or a fire-building tool.

Gather nature supplies from your garden and get ready to have some nature art turtle fun! Made from a recycled cardboard box base and decorated with leaves, flowers and other garden treasures.

Paint a recycled aluminum can and personalize it with your name. Poke a sturdy stick into the ground outside your cabin or tent and add your name plate can!