Fall is the perfect time to get creative with the beautiful materials nature provides! Here are a few simple crafts you can do with your kids using items you can find outdoors.
1. Leaf Rubbings
- Materials: Leaves, paper, crayons
- Instructions:
1. Collect various leaves from the ground.
2. Place a leaf under a sheet of paper.
3. Use a crayon to gently rub over the paper to reveal the leaf’s shape and veins.
2. Pine Cone Bird Feeders
- Materials: Pine cones, peanut butter, birdseed, string
- Instructions:
1. Spread peanut butter over the pine cone.
2. Roll it in birdseed until fully coated.
3. Tie a string to the top and hang it outside to feed the birds!
3. Acorn Cap Necklaces
- Materials: Acorn caps, string, glue, beads (optional)
- Instructions:
1. Collect acorn caps and string them on a piece of string to create a necklace.
2. You can add beads between acorn caps for extra decoration!
4. Rock Painting
- Materials: Smooth rocks, acrylic paint, paintbrushes
- Instructions:
1. Find some smooth, flat rocks outdoors.
2. Use paint to create fun designs or fall-themed images like pumpkins or leaves.
These crafts are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and get into the fall spirit with your kids. Have fun creating and making memories together!
