Nature Turkey

Tree bark, leaves, beans and twigs are put together to make a unique Thanksgiving turkey craft with better homes and gardens.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/thanksgiving/crafts/wild-turkey/

Crafty mama uses a pine cone for the center and real feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftymama-in-me.com/festive-fall-turkey/

Nature Mobile

Kids collect leaves, pine cones, flowers and other natural objects on a walk to later string onto a branch to make a memorable mobile with made by joel.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://madebyjoel.com/2010/08/nature-mobile.html

Nature Sculptures

Twigs, rocks and flowers are tied and piled together to make nature inspired sculptures with crafting connections.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftingconnections.net/the-blog/nature-art-inspiration/

Pine Cone Mobile

Pine cones display their simple beauty in this stunning mobile from jaimebird.  She uses a stick and black twine and beads for a modern effect.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60949831@N00/5045404764/in/faves-jaimebird/

Nature Journal

Download this cute nature scrapbook from artchoo.  Kids can draw and record their observations to keep in this little print and fold nature book.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://artchoo.com/junior-naturalist/

Nature Scented Texture Paint

Flowers, fruit rind and herbs are added to paint to give it a different texture and scent with the nature store.  Making finger paint even more fun for the toddler set. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://nurturestore.co.uk/how-to-make-scented-paint-summer

Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

 

How stuff works turns two toilet paper rolls into binoculars by painting them black, taping with yellow tape, gluing together with wooden beads and tying on a string. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/paper-binoculars.htm

Mom to two posh lil divas has a similar tutorial, except she painting the toilet paper rolls a more vibrant color and wraps them in pretty paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2012/06/summer-fun-tp-roll-binoculars-nature.html

Our big earth has a version as well using rubber bands to secure the binoculars.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ourbigearth.com/2009/04/21/earth-day-crafts-binoculars-mini-journals/ 

Tutu tea parties makes a bare bones version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.tutusteaparties.com/2011/12/diy-childrens-binoculars-using-tp-rolls.html

Pink stripey socks makes them look like sharks by painting them blue and giving them fins, teeth and eyes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2015/02/toilet-roll-shark-binoculars-kids-craft.html

Crafts by amanda makes hers camouflage.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/cardboard-tube-binoculars/

Leaf Bugs

Fun stuff to do has the cutest idea for taking leaves and cherry stems, glue and other items from nature and making different bugs.  She even has a cute idea for making a mask. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fun-stuff-to-do.com/easy-crafts-for-kids-10.html 

Danielle's place has a similar project using browned leaves instead of green.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/bugs.html

Rudy and the dodo paint leaves with stems to create their bugs.

Get the instructions here:
http://rudyandthedodo.com/2012/10/06/craft-express-leaf-art/

Eco-Friendly Cardboard Bird Feeder

The moffat girls has an easy tutorial for making a bird feeder out of a cardboard toilet paper roll, using just peanut butter and bird seed. The best part is the feeder is open ended so you can just slip it onto a tree branch.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://moffattgirls.blogspot.com/2011/02/toiletpaper-roll-bird-feeders.html