Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

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Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

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/

Friday, July 10, 2015

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

Sunday, May 17, 2015

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/

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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/

Monday, August 11, 2014

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/

Friday, June 27, 2014

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

Saturday, July 27, 2013

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:


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/

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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/

Sunday, July 22, 2012

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
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