karadawn
06-30-2006, 04:04 PM
From: http://www.idea-queen.com/nature-crafts.html
(Yes, this is my site so I do have republishing rights! ;) )
Nature Craft
A very simple idea that can be enjoyed by children of all ages. Easy enough for a 2yr old, but able to keep the attention of a 12yr old.
What you'll need:
Construction Paper (Brown suggested)
Green Paint
Clear Tape (Packing tape suggested)
Flowers, leaves, and other flat decorations
You can start this project by taking a walk in the park, out in the garden, or in the woods. Collect any plants of interest such as violets, lily of the valley, dandelions, or anything else that can be layed out flat.
When you arrive home, set the flowers and decorations aside. Take the brown contruction paper and use the green paint to make "grass". Take each flower and decoration you brought home and lay them out on the paper. No need to allow for the paint to dry, the flowers will stick better if it's still wet.
Once all the flowers are arranged on the paper, take your clear tape and cover the entire paper. This will hold all the decorations in place, plus give it a laminated look. You could also use glue, but the flowers won't stick as well and won't be protected. With glue you'll also get the dried glue look around your flowers, so best to use tape.
Have fun!
(Yes, this is my site so I do have republishing rights! ;) )
Nature Craft
A very simple idea that can be enjoyed by children of all ages. Easy enough for a 2yr old, but able to keep the attention of a 12yr old.
What you'll need:
Construction Paper (Brown suggested)
Green Paint
Clear Tape (Packing tape suggested)
Flowers, leaves, and other flat decorations
You can start this project by taking a walk in the park, out in the garden, or in the woods. Collect any plants of interest such as violets, lily of the valley, dandelions, or anything else that can be layed out flat.
When you arrive home, set the flowers and decorations aside. Take the brown contruction paper and use the green paint to make "grass". Take each flower and decoration you brought home and lay them out on the paper. No need to allow for the paint to dry, the flowers will stick better if it's still wet.
Once all the flowers are arranged on the paper, take your clear tape and cover the entire paper. This will hold all the decorations in place, plus give it a laminated look. You could also use glue, but the flowers won't stick as well and won't be protected. With glue you'll also get the dried glue look around your flowers, so best to use tape.
Have fun!