Nature Bugs

Disney's family fun site has the cutest idea for how to make bugs out of leaves, twigs, pebbles, and glue to hold them together.  They have several ideas of bugs you can make.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/rock-bugs-674280/

Tin Punched Lantern

Gem fatale has a unique idea for how to make a tin punched lantern out of an empty can. The trick to the punching is filling the can with water and then freezing it. They recommend using a nail and hammer to punch the holes.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://gemfatale.blogspot.com/2011/05/tuesday-tip-tin-lanterns.html

Kimberly stony makes intricate flower ones and uses a pushpin to punch her holes.

Get the instructions here:
http://kimberlystoney.blogspot.com/2013/05/tea-candle-covers.html 

Kids craft room paints the cans and adds a beaded handle.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/homemade-gifts-tin-can-lanterns/

Rainbow Sun Catcher

Dilly dali art has a make your own rainbow suncatcher craft made out of gelatin. She has a recipe to make sheets of gelatin plastic using just gelatin, water and food coloring. From there she shows you how to cut them and connect them with thread and beads. It's pretty neat.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dillydaliart.com/2012/03/gelatin-plastic-rainbows-two-ways.html

Dragon Fly Popsicle Craft

Umm abdul basir has a cute idea for how to make a firefly craft using popsicle sticks, paint and cellophane.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://ummabdulbasir.wordpress.com/2010/06/13/dragonfly-craft/

Easy preschool craft has a similar craft using just popsicle sticks and glitter glue.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/06/easy-dragonfly-bug-craft.html

Handmade charlotte adds wood beads, tissue paper and twine to make a very elegant version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-wooden-spoon-bugs/

Parents makes a magnetic version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/simple-wood-crafts/?page=9#page=9

Crafty morning uses pasta.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftymorning.com/easy-noodle-dragonfly-craft-for-kids/

Using Spices to Paint

The children's art group has a great sensory craft mixing spices and glue and water to make scented and colorful paint. Kids will love the colors and textures and scents.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://thechildrensartgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/children-art-group-spice-painting.html

Paper Plate Dream Catcher

Raising sparks shares how turn a paper plate into a dream catcher using beads, feathers and string.  

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://raisingsparks.com/craft-activities/paper-plate-crafts-for-kids/

Leaf Shadow Art

Rock a bye butterfly has a cute idea of how to make colorful leaf shadows using leafs and oil based crayons.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.rockabyebutterfly.com/2011/09/fall.html