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Natural Mandalas

Natural MandalasMy friend recently made this with her young daughter! It's a great way to get out and explore nature, looking for different colors and textures to incorporate into a natural work of art! You can also use items from home to enhance your design. We would love to see what you create, so please share them here on ThriftyFun!

 

Dried Banana Leaf Crown - smiling young girl holding the finished crown

Dried Banana Leaf CrownMy niece came over the other day and asked me to help her make a dried banana leaf crown. I was a bit surprised because her mom makes the most beautiful crowns. She explained to me that she could not follow the instructions her mom was giving her and knew I had an easy way to make a crown. In just a few minutes she picked up my technique and within an hour had completed her project.

 

Bringing Fall Indoors Artwork - finished artwork

Bringing Fall Indoors ArtworkMy kids love bringing the outdoors inside, but I prefer the outdoors (rocks, leaves, dirt, sticks/branches, sand, etc.) to be outside. I suggested doing art with outdoors they could bring in and my son loved the idea.

 

Catching a Spider Web - ready to display

Catching a Spider WebDid you know you can catch a spider web? If you find spider webs as beautiful as I do, you should go out and catch one so that you can enjoy it as part of your home decor.

 

Traditional Leaf Bowl - leaf bowl filled with pieces of fruit

Traditional Leaf BowlLeaves, especial those of the Aspidistra elatior (cast iron plant), have been used to make bowls as decorations for thousands of years. This is the traditional technique on how to make your own at home.

 

Stick wreath hanging on the front door.

Making an Autumn Stick WreathThis is a page about making an autumn stick wreath. Crafts made from nature are inexpensive as well as unique.

 

arrangement in vase

Autumn Arrangement in Twig Wrapped JarIf you are fortunate to have a tree lined or wooded area in your vicinity, then on the next bright autumn day that you come across, take a walk of gratitude and collect some twigs, preferably straight ones. When you get home you can then make this lovely autumn vase and fill it with beautiful things

 

Rosemary Serviette (Napkin) Rings

Making Rosemary Napkin RingsThe aroma of fresh rosemary will tempt the taste buds of your dinner guests or family for the meal to come. This is a page about making rosemary napkin rings.

 

Rosemary Serviette (Napkin) Rings

Rosemary Serviette (Napkin) RingsFor a lovely place setting which will also give off a wonderful herbal aroma to get your guests' taste buds going, use a wrap of rosemary around the serviettes (napkins) instead of a traditional napkin ring.

 

driftwood

Sterilizing and Desalinizing DriftwoodThis is a page about sterilizing and desalinizing driftwood. Processing your nature finds prior to using them in a craft or garden project is a must.

 

penguin and mouse

Pine Cone Friend DecorationsA fun project for kids or adults around the holidays that cost next to nothing! These can be decoration or you can hang them as an ornament on the tree.

 

driftwood

Sterilizing and Desalinizing DriftwoodHere in the Pacific Northwest, you encounter a lot of driftwood along the beaches. I wanted to use some of them in a terrarium that I started, but first I needed to remove any pests that may have hitched a ride and remove all of the built up salt so that I didn't kill my plants.

 

acorns for crafts

Cleaning and Drying Acorns for CraftsTo clean them, fill your sink or a large bowl with water. Dump the acorns in and soak them, gently swirling them in the water to remove dirt and insects. If they are particularly dirty, you can gently scrub them with a soft brush.

 

Making Pinecone Fire Starters

Making Pine Cone Fire StartersThis page is about making pine cone fire starters. Pine cones can be bought or collected for free in a variety of places.

 

Craft Ideas Using Natural Materials

Craft Ideas Using Natural MaterialsThis page contains craft ideas using natural materials. Objects found in nature including plant materials, stones, etc. can be used to make beautiful crafts.

 

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Easy Scented Pinecone "Firestarters"

Easy Scented Pinecone "Firestarters"Because pinecones can be picked up off the ground at this time of the year this is a very inexpensive holiday gift for your coworkers, friends or family. Scented pinecones can be used as fire starters or just put into a pretty bowl or by the fireplace to make the room smell nice.

 

Leaves

Craft Supplies Falling Into Your YardAs the autumn months pass by, many of our yards are filling with free craft supplies. Be sure to take advantage of the plentiful offerings of nature. Your kids will thank you for it.

 

Man shaped decoration made from acorns.

Acorn ManIf you have a oak tree on your property or can get to one, here is a cute man made from the acorns.

 

Bracelet and wall hanging.

Walden Acorn Bracelet and Bark Wall HangAfter a long drive (sadly enough it wasn't within reasonable biking distance) to Walden Pond and back, I created a hemp strung bracelet using acorns along with a piece of bark accented with blue jay feathers and the carving of "BE"

 

Twigs tied together in a decorative way.

Nature Stick OrnamentStep 1. Go on a walk and collect sticks. Put them in a plastic bag and spray with hair spray this will help get rid of any bugs. Tie the bag closed and let sit overnight.

 

hens and chicks dish garden

Making Dish GardensI make and sell dish gardens. The first picture is an old pressed, clear glass bird cage feeder. In it I put little hens and chicks and and English daisy.

 

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