Nature weaving is a joyous activity that helps children develop fine motor skills but more importantly, it slows the world down and brings them presence. It sounds crazy but presence is sorely lacking in our children’s lives. Screen time makes children join a fantasy world where they become numb to time and feeling. It takes […]
DIY Stunning Nature Dreamcatcher Craft
This nature dreamcatcher craft isn’t necessarily an activity for children, teens maybe, but not little children. There’s some technique involved and it’s perfect for those with some veteran fine motor skills. What I’m trying to say is that I made this gorgeous dreamcatcher without my children. I made it on my own. It feels odd […]
Make wood shaving crafts using the simple stick
Wood shaving crafts are beautiful and fun and all you need is a stick! We just love simple go-to crafts like this, don’t you?! We were sharpening sticks the other day and although we used them in a nature writing activity, the wood shavings that were made from it created glorious shavings that inspired this […]
Succulent planter pots made using a branch
I was making some craft items for the kid’s play area I’m responsible for in my new job when I stumbled on an idea to make some wooden succulent planter pots. Luckily I had the perfect branch to use, with rich natural patterns on the exterior of the wood. I used this same branch to […]
DIY wooden texture stamps for kids
Inspiration is an amazing thing. For example, I saw some images on Pinterest showing how to add texture to wood and I was inspired to use a similar technique to make these charming diy wooden texture stamps. The pictures motivated me so much so, that I was ready to haul myself into our shed and rummage […]
DIY crafts: wood slice bracelet for besties
A wood slice bracelet is a perfect way to tell your bestie that you love them and share a secret message that nobody knows about. That secret message sits on your wrist, so no one would ever know it’s there! Best friends like secret messages. Of course it doesn’t have to be made for friends, […]