Nature-Inspired Crafts for Kids

Whether you gather supplies in your neighborhood or at the crafts store, your kids will love bringing the outdoors inside with these easy natural crafts projects featuring supplies found in nature.
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Pinecone Birds
Jay Wilde
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Pinecone Birds

Believe it or not, these adorable google-eyed creatures were once ordinary pinecones. Who knew nature could be so much fun?

Make It: Glue google eyes onto small pom-poms and let them dry. Help your kids fold chenille stems into legs and feet and glue them onto the pinecone. Cut out a triangular beak from orange or yellow foam. Glue on the eyes and the beak; let the creature dry completely before beginning a fun game of make-believe with your kids.

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Comments (8)
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cardenacademy wrote:

wonderful idea!This is such a easy idea for any age. I lilke it....

11/28/2011 06:07:25 AM Report Abuse
mrscbus299 wrote:

I cant wait to do this wth my family & son. This is such a great ideal.Thought We were going to save them for Xmas!

10/8/2011 08:55:22 PM Report Abuse
csarazen3009362 wrote:

Adorable!!!

10/4/2011 07:51:20 AM Report Abuse
bev_jeff wrote:

I think its neat

9/29/2011 12:27:44 PM Report Abuse
ramona99 wrote:

This is such a easy idea for any age. I lilke it because we can make a basket of them and put some present for grandma!!!

8/29/2011 03:23:57 PM Report Abuse
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