Crafts from Natural Materials
Sweet Gum Pod Mouse
Combine nature and crafts with this sweet gum pod mouse ornament. It's a good craft to do with Cub Scouts and Brownies especially for Earth Day. read more
Pet Rocks
Get into classic crafts with your kdis! Nothing is more classic than the fun summer craft - Pet Rocks! A great camp craft to enjoy as well. read more
Sand-Filled Bottles
Take a bit of the beach home with you by crafting these cool sand-filled bottles. Kids will have fun making these at the beach or cottage and they make a great summer souvenir to take home. read more
Sand Sculpture
Every beachside sculptor knows the frustration of seeing a masterpiece swept away by the waves. Now kids can craft a permanent sand sculpture just by using sand, water and cornstarch. read more
Wizard Wand
Make an accessory essential to any young apprentice—a wizard wand. Fun to make and use, this craft is a favorite with kids. read more
Sand Art
While away long summer afternoons with sand art. Also called sand painting, this is a simple but satisfying craft that's good for Earth Day in the springtime or any dry summer day that follows. read more
Salt Art
You can create some really beautiful effects with this salt art craft. Kids also enjoy coloring the salt with food coloring before painting with it. read more
Recycling or Reusing Materials to Make New Crafts
Here are some great project and recycled craft ideas for reusing and recycling everyday items you might have around the house. read more
Seashell Mobile
Make a great souvenir of a beachside stay with this seashell mobile. Kids love collecting shells, sand dollars, pinecones or whatever else they may decide to use in this classic summer craft. read more
Birch Bark Canoe
Your kids can recycle nature and have fun doing it by making your own birch bark canoe that really floats. A great summer activity or fun camp craft. read more
Easy Easter Tree
Turn a fallen branch into an Easter Tree. read more
Fall Bouquet
Kids will enjoy taking a nature walk to collect materials for this attractive Fall Bouquet craft. read more
Fall Wreaths
This fall wreath craft project doubles as an outdoor activity for kids as they can collect materials just by taking a walk. read more
Flower Prints
Kids will be surprised at how real flowers share their colors when you hammer them onto fabric or paper in this Flower Prints craft. read more
Acorn Wreath
This acorn wreath is a wonderful Fall craft project that makes a great gift or decoration for your home. read more
Gone Fishing Game
Fishing for something to do? Grab some craft foam and start creating this magnetic Gone Fishing Game for kids. A fun game for any season. read more
Chanukah Candles and Candleholders
Children will surely make short work of this Chanukah (Hanukkah) candleholder craft made from baby food jars. read more
Leprechaun Trap
Can you catch a leprechaun? Try making your very own leprechaun trap! We've got lots of other leprechaun crafts, and even more St. Patrick's day crafts for kids. read more
Log Centerpiece
Spruce up your Christmas table or Blue and Gold Banquet with this attractive Log Centerpiece made from a recycled can. read more
Magnolia or Poinsettia Flowers
Add magnolia or poinsettia leaves to a pinecone and you have the start of a beautiful centerpiece or wreath for either Christmas or spring. read more
Milkweed Pod Ornament
Create a cool Christmas decoration with this milkweed pod ornament craft—a festive addition to any household. read more
Napkin Applique Easter Eggs
Ever wonder how to hollow out an egg shell? You're in luck. It's the first step of this napkin applique Easter egg craft. read more
Paperweight Fun
Turn an ordinary stone into a beautiful paperweight to weight down napkins, or just for Mom or Dad's desk. Even little kids can do this craft! read more
Pebble Pets
Make no-fuss pebble pets that you can carry in your pocket. They don't shed and don't require feeding, but sadly will sink immediately if dropped in water. This pet rocks! read more
Pinecone Corsage
Adorn yourself as well as your home with this pinecone corsage craft. You can either wear it or put it up as a Christmas tree ornament. read more
Pinecone Doorknob Decorations
When decorating your home for Christmas, don't forget he doorknobs! pinecone doorknob decorations make a simple craft that can bring a touch of seasonal cheer to doors everywhere. read more
Pinecone Ornament
Give kids a fun and simple activity to do with this pinecone ornament. This makes a great seasonal craft for fall and winter holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. read more
Pinecone Turkey Thanksgiving Craft
A pleasant nature walk is all you need to gather supplies for this pinecone turkey figure. Thanksgiving is the perfect time kids to create this great place setting idea. read more
Pinecone Turkey Craft
A quick and easy autumn craft for kids, this pinecone turkey is just one of our many thanksgiving crafts ideas for the fall season. read more
Pinecone Wreath
Keep young crafters busy making a rustic pinecone wreath. This attractive decoration is good for the fall and winter seasons or for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. read more
Pressed Flowers
You can use pressed flowers in many different crafts. This particular technique is a good one to get kids involved in since it uses household appliances and objects in unusual ways. read more
Pressed Leaves Place Mat
Kids can have fun outdoors collecting leaves then take their creativity indoors with this pressed leaves place mat. This traditional fall craft includes elements of cut and paste as well as collage. read more
Pressed Leaves Place Mat (Version 2)
Make memories by creating these pressed leaves place mats. It's a fall craft that kids will remember and pass on as a Thanksgiving tradition. read more
Rock Paperweights
If you're spending part of the summer at a cottage or near a beach then making these rock paperweights can keep small hands active. Kids don't need much more than rocks, paint and imagination. read more
Sand Casting
Dig through a whole range of fun shapes and your kids will enjoy the results of their sand casting work-of-art. read more
Snow-Covered Pinecones
Help kids create a great centerpiece for the holiday dinner table with this snow-covered pinecone craft. Makes a cheery addition to your collection of winter decorations. read more
Spaceship or Alien Flag
Transform an old bed sheet into a flag and rule over your campsite with this Spaceship or Alien Flag craft for kids. It's out of this world! read more
Stick Santas
Create a cute Christmas craft with stick Santas. You can get kids involved right away by taking them out to hunt for small fallen branches and sticks to paint their masterpieces on. read more
Summer Wreath
Avoid the usual and surprise everyone with this summer wreath craft. Kids especially enjoy the novelty of making a wreath in the summer. If they haven't used reeds before this project serves as a good intro. read more
Sweet gum pod Christmas ornament
Add a natural flair to your tree with these sweet gum pod Christmas star ornaments. This is an easy craft to teach to a group of kids. read more
Walnut Shell Mouse
Make a walnut shell mouse that you'll be happy to see around the house—perfect for rainy days. read more
Artificial Christmas Tree Wreaths
Recycle that old artificial Christmas tree and keep the kids busy creating holiday wreaths to decorate your home with help and guides brought to you by the experts at Kaboose. read more
Christmas Mouse Ornament
Welcome this Christmas mouse into your house. With a walnut shell and some mini pom-poms kids will delight in crafting this little ornament that looks cute hanging on any tree. read more
