If you are
looking for (almost) free craft ideas you can do with your kiddos this summer
(or anytime really), then all you really have to do is step outside!
BARK RUBBINGS
This is just
as easy as it sounds! All you need is a few pieces of blank paper and some
crayons. Then take an “adventure walk” around your neighborhood park (or even
your own backyard) and see how many different trees you can find! When you’ve
found a new tree, lay your paper on the bark and rub your crayon sideways (back
and forth) over the bark until it’s “copied” on your paper! Kids will love
comparing the different bark styles they’ve found!
LEAF COLLAGE
Mother
Nature has given us the gift of hundreds of different types of leaves and
foliage for us to enjoy! Take your little one and see how many different styles
you can identify, borrow a few leaves and have fun gluing together a fun leaf
collage onto wax paper you can then hang up and enjoy year round! Make sure you
only choose plants you know to be safe and not poisonous.
PAINTED ROCKS
This is a
favorite for kids of all ages, including teens! Collect rocks that are roughly
the size of the palm of your hand, and then have fun painting unique designs on
them (anything you want)! Then, hide the rock in plain sight in a public place
for someone else to find and enjoy! Just make sure you don’t hide them in the
grass where mowers might be damaged. There are even tons of fun websites and
Facebook pages where you can find for inspiration for your rock creations or to
share pics of rocks you find!
Getting
outside and getting creative with your children will build beautiful memories
(and crafty treasures) you can cherish for years to come!
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