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40+ Nature-Inspired Spring Crafts for Kids

40+ Nature-Inspired Spring Crafts for Kids

Spring is flowers blooming, birds building nests, green grass growing and rainbows after rainstorms. This season offers a kaleidoscope of inspiration and new abundance for nature-inspired crafting. In our home, spring crafting is approached with the earth in mind. My...

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How to Make Onion-Skin Dyed Nature Printed Easter Eggs

How to Make Onion-Skin Dyed Nature Printed Easter Eggs

Dyeing Easter eggs using naturally derived dyes is an age old tradition that has recently seen a recent resurgence. There's something satisfying about creating a coulourful cast of eggs from things such as onion skins, purple cabbage, beets, turmeric and tea. While...

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How to Make Egg-Shaped Beeswax Candles with Empty Eggshells

How to Make Egg-Shaped Beeswax Candles with Empty Eggshells

I love all things spring and Easter. The celebration of new life, the renewal of heart and home, and the gift of rebirth are invigorating after the long cold winter. As Easter approaches my children and I clean our home top-to-bottom, search for signs of spring...

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How to Preserve Autumn Leaves in Beeswax

How to Preserve Autumn Leaves in Beeswax

Dipping autumn leaves in beeswax has become one of our favourite fall family traditions. It's a simple yet beautiful way to preserve and display the colours of fall. Learn how to preserve your own leaves in melted beeswax in this simple tutorial. Disclaimer: This post...

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Nature Printed Air-Dry Clay Easter Eggs

Nature Printed Air-Dry Clay Easter Eggs

These clay egg ornaments are very simple and easy to make. They are made out of air dry clay which is kid friendly and 100% natural - no baking required! Even though this is a simple craft you can add your own creative touch to these egg ornaments. Try mixing paint...

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How-to Make a Valentine Pinecone Gnome

How-to Make a Valentine Pinecone Gnome

Using pinecones for arts and crafts is so much fun. Pinecones come in all shapes and sizes. Big pinecones, little pinecones, round pinecones and long pinecones. Finding the perfect pinecone is just as much fun as making these adorable pinecone gnomes. Disclaimer: This...

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How to Make a Nature Ice Wreath

How to Make a Nature Ice Wreath

Brrrrr.... it's cold outside! An arctic outflow has blanketed our town with chilly weather. It's been so cold outside that our time in nature has been limited, especially with the baby. Despite the deep freeze my children and I have been embracing this cold weather...

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How to Decorate an Outdoor Tree with Treats for Wildlife

How to Decorate an Outdoor Tree with Treats for Wildlife

Decorating an outdoor tree with healthy treats for local wildlife is a wonderful winter tradition that gives back to nature. It's a tradition that my children look forward to every winter. We often decorate a tree close to the Winter Solstice or Christmas Day but...

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How to Make Tree Ornament Seed Bombs (+ Free Printable)

How to Make Tree Ornament Seed Bombs (+ Free Printable)

When it comes to giving gifts during the holiday season, I'm all about hand-made earth friendly gifts. If I had the time to make all of my family and friends something handmade I would. However, it seems that time accelerates during the holiday season. Or maybe time...

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How to Make a Fall Leaf Mason Jar Lantern

How to Make a Fall Leaf Mason Jar Lantern

As autumn unfolds and the days get shorter, all the cozy and comforting things call my name: a cup a hot tea, a fuzzy blanket, a good book, and the soft glow of candles. Throughout the cold dark months of late autumn and winter, my kids and I love create beautiful and...

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Naturally Dyed Dandelion Play Dough Recipe

Naturally Dyed Dandelion Play Dough Recipe

Dandelions are a telltale sign that spring has truly arrived. This common "weed" is one of nature's wonderful gifts to pollinators and insects in the spring. In fact, it's only been recent that dandelions have been viewed as weeds. For the longest time they were a...

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How to Make Birdseed Ornaments for Wild Birds

How to Make Birdseed Ornaments for Wild Birds

Every winter my kids and I make cookie cutter birdseed ornaments to hang on a special tree for our feathered friends. It's one of our favourite winter traditions. We also make extras to give as gifts to teachers, friends and family to celebrate the Winter Solstice and...

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How to Make a Willow Nature Crown with Your Child

How to Make a Willow Nature Crown with Your Child

Nature crowns are magical things. Weaving branches, flowers, leaves and little bits of nature into a crown, gives children a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, develop fine motor skills and engage in imaginative outdoor play. Earth Friendly Crowns Nature...

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