The first day of spring is around the corner! In celebration of greener times, we present a collection of popular spring crafts from our archives. From plants, to bugs and beyond, we cover all of the bases.
I love tea towels. In fact, I’ve been known to collect them when I travel. I think they make the best souvenirs and gifts. They can be both functional and beautiful. This easy craft uses simple household refuse, either a paper towel or toilet paper tube, to stamp whimsical dandelion heads on to a plain cotton tea towel.
I spied the idea to stamp dandelion heads on canvas to make art – like this tutorial. But I really wanted to make something that I could use in my kitchen this spring. And I love dandelions!
Click to find at more about this magical craft.
These easy pom pom caterpillars are a great, all-ages kids’ craft. Building these hungry insects gives an opportunity to teach about their lifecycle.
Gather the following materials:
Follow the link to learn how to make these cute caterpillar critters.
This week’s craft project is perfect for a gal’s night of crafting. However, if you just can’t seem to get everyone together, a Fancy Painted Face Pot makes a perfect gift for those same friends you would have invited anyway. And, it’s super easy to create a few at the same time.
Learn more about how to make these fancy face pots, here.
As the school year kicks off, we present this week’s craft with an educational flair – quick, easy and colorful Coffee Filter Butterflies. This is a craft that is manageable and enjoyable for kids of all ages – from 2 to 100+! And, included at the end of the post, are a few age-appropriate resources for teaching kids more about the “butterflies” they are creating.
Click to read more about this colorful craft.
Continuing from last week’s craft, here is another kid-friendly activity, paired with age-appropriate books. These Easy Egg Carton Fish are super simple and inexpensive to make – I had all of the materials in my cupboards. My inspiration came from this craft on Pinterest; I’ve detailed my version of the project, below.
Follow this link to learn how to make your own egg carton fish.
Looking for simple, nature-inspired decorations for your home? These DIY Bird Nests for Quail Eggs are outdoorsy, versatile and oh-so-simple to make. Follow along for step-by-step instructions.
Gather the following items:
Learn how to make these adorable nests, here.
Jackie Baird Richardson is an interior designer, editor at The WON and avid junker. Watch for her design tips and occasional crafting ideas, bringing the outdoors indoors. View all posts by Jackie Richardson
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