Nature Based Art and Activities | The Best Ideas for Kids https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/supply/nature/ The Best Kids Crafts & Activities Thu, 16 May 2024 15:15:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 How to Press Flowers https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-press-flowers/ #respond Thu, 16 May 2024 15:14:58 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=22168 Making your own pressed flowers is easier than it looks! Follow along this simple tutorial for how to press flowers. Then save your beautiful flowers for lots of fun crafts and cards! RELATED: Pressed Flower Suncatcher How to Make Pressed Flowers Making your own pressed flowers is really simple! You don’t need a flower presser […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-press-flowers/feed/ 0 Toilet Paper Roll Fairy House https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-fairy-house/ #respond Wed, 15 May 2024 20:40:43 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=28459 Save your paper rolls and turn them into an adorable toilet paper roll fairy house! This is a fun summer activity where you can collect the nature supplies and then create the fairy houses after you’re done. RELATED: Pine Cone Fairy Toilet Paper Roll Fairy Houses Gather sticks and twigs from your yard or local […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-fairy-house/feed/ 0 Pine Cone Fairy https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-fairy/ #respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:48:16 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=28199 This colorful pine cone fairy is a fun spring or summer craft. Kids can get creative with items from nature to make this cute fairy craft. RELATED: Pine Cone Angel Pine Cone Fairy Craft This fairy nature craft features pine cones, pressed flowers, and acorn tops. We love how the little acorn tops make perfect […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-fairy/feed/ 0 Pressed Flower Easter Eggs https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pressed-flower-easter-eggs/ #respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:08:45 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=27124 Celebrate Easter with these colorful Pressed Flower Easter Eggs! These are beautiful keepsakes you can make with the kids and the best part is that you can save them to use for decorations every year! RELATED: How to Dye Easter Eggs DIY Pressed Flower Easter Eggs These pressed flower eggs make the prettiest Easter decorations […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pressed-flower-easter-eggs/feed/ 0 Pine Cone Bunny https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-bunny/ #respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:53:23 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=26984 This pine cone bunny is the perfect craft to make this Easter! Take a spring walk around your neighborhood or local park and gather some pine cones to turn into these playful Easter bunnies. RELATED: Easter Crafts for Kids Pine Cone Bunny Craft These sweet pine cone bunnies look great as Easter decorations anywhere in […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-bunny/feed/ 0 Paper Heart Chain https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/paper-heart-chain/ #respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 15:47:33 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=26283 If you’ve ever made a folded paper fan, then you can make a paper heart chain! You just need some pink or red construction paper. These paper heart garlands come together in just a few minutes! RELATED: Pressed Flower Suncatcher Paper Heart Chain Tutorial If crafting with little ones, the plain hearts are a great […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/paper-heart-chain/feed/ 0 Pressed Flower Suncatcher https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pressed-flower-suncatcher/ #comments Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:43:29 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=20887 This pressed flower suncatcher craft is a really pretty craft to make for someone! Or make it as a beautiful spring craft. This would make a lovely birthday or Mother’s Day gift too! RELATED: Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids DIY Pressed Flower Suncatcher These suncatchers look so pretty on the window! You can make a […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pressed-flower-suncatcher/feed/ 20 Pine Cone Angel https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-angel/ #respond Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:11:33 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=25230 These pine cone angels are the perfect DIY ornaments to make for your Christmas tree this holiday season. Gather up small pine cones from your neighborhood and give them a festive makeover into these cute floral angels. RELATED: Angel Craft Pine Cone Angels Craft We decorated the wings with pressed flowers. If you pressed any […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-angel/feed/ 0 Pine Cone Snowman https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-snowman/ #respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:44:57 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=25118 This pine cone snowman craft is a fun wintery craft to make this holiday season – add a loop to turn them into ornaments, or stand them up as-is on a bookshelf or window ledge. RELATED: Pine Cone Christmas tree Pine cone Snowman Craft Each snowman needs two pine cones that are about the same […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-snowman/feed/ 0 Grinch Painted Rock https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/grinch-painted-rock/ #respond Sat, 11 Nov 2023 22:17:52 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=24120 Make this Grinch painted rock after watching your favorite Grinch movie with the kids. You only need a few supplies to make these Grinch rocks and they also make fun gifts this holiday season! RELATED: Grinch Card Grinch Painted Rocks You’ll only need a few simple supplies to make these Grinch rocks. You can follow […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/grinch-painted-rock/feed/ 0 Pressed Flower Ornaments https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pressed-flower-ornaments/ #respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:56:22 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=24137 These pressed flower ornaments are a really pretty craft to make for Christmas! Hang them on your Christmas tree or wrap them up to gift to teachers, friends and family. RELATED: How to Press Flowers DIY Pressed Flower Ornaments These ornaments look very pretty hanging on the Christmas tree! You can make a collection of […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pressed-flower-ornaments/feed/ 0 Pine Cone Wreath https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-wreath/ #respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:37:43 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=10013 This DIY Pine Cone Wreath is the perfect holiday craft project you can do with your kids! Kids can help with painting the pine cones and the cardboard base. This could also be turned into a table centerpiece. And it’s the perfect Christmas gift for older kids to make. RELATED: Handprint Wreath DIY Pine Cone Wreath […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-wreath/feed/ 0 Pine Cone Christmas Tree https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-christmas-tree/ #respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:24:36 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=23903 This pine cone Christmas tree is a fun and easy holiday craft your kids will love making! These cute Christmas trees made with pine cones are customizable, and you only need a few basic supplies to make them.  RELATED: Christmas Crafts for Kids Pine Cone Christmas Tree Craft This is the perfect classroom craft as […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 Leaf Clay Dish https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/leaf-clay-dish/ #comments Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:11:15 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=4518 Fall is the perfect time to do crafts with leaves and nature. This leaf clay dish is one older kids can make. It would make a beautiful gift they can personalize for a birthday or Christmas. RELATED: Pressed Flower Clay Dish If you love crafts with nature, be sure to see our post on how […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/leaf-clay-dish/feed/ 23 Ladybug Rock Painting https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/ladybug-rock-painting/ #respond Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:38:30 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=22317 This ladybug rock painting craft is fun to make for kids and adults! This is a great activity to do with your kids or grandkids. This is also a fun art class activity! RELATED: Pet Cactus Rocks Ladybug Painted Rocks Making these painted ladybug rocks is really easy! You only need a few supplies. Younger […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/ladybug-rock-painting/feed/ 0 Pressed Flower Clay Dish https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pressed-flower-clay-dish/ #respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:50:32 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=21987 This pressed flower clay dish is a beautiful craft to make for a gift or as a spring or summer activity! Kids will love working with the clay and picking out their flowers to include in their dish. RELATED: Pressed Flower Suncatchers Handmade Pressed Flower Clay Dish This craft is also a fun summer camp […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pressed-flower-clay-dish/feed/ 0 Pine Cone Experiment https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-experiment/ #respond Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=17910 Want to learn something cool that pine cones do? Try this fun fall pine cone experiment! All you need is water and pine cones to try this fun experiment at home! RELATED: Dancing Corn Experiment Pine Cone Science Experiment In this experiment, you will discover how water affects pine cones. You can test out different […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-experiment/feed/ 0 Leaf Spray Painting https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/leaf-spray-painting/ #respond Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:54:12 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=17884 Here is a fun way to paint leaves for fall! Try leaf spray painting to make beautiful fall art! Kids will love this spray painted effect you can create using leaves as the silhouettes. RELATED: Leaf Painting Ideas Leaf Spray Painting Art for Kids This silhouette spray painting effect creates beautiful fall art! Kids can […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/leaf-spray-painting/feed/ 0 Color Changing Flowers https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/color-changing-flowers/ #respond Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:50:42 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=13751 This color changing flowers experiment is a great way to learn about capillary action. Capillary action is the ability for liquid to flow upward, against gravity. The dyed water flows upward through the flower’s stem and travels to the flower’s petals. RELATED: Walking Water Experiment   What is the Science Behind This Experiment? This science […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/color-changing-flowers/feed/ 0 Pet Cactus Rocks https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pet-cactus-rocks/ #comments Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:00:12 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=4112 Did you have a pet rock as a kid? We have seen some really fun adult version cactus rocks and thought it would be fun to make pet cactus rocks for kids.  Kids will love to pick out their pet cactus rock for this easy craft project! RELATED: Summer Crafts for Kids How much cuter […]

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