Day 24, 25 & 26: Crafting With Nature

Day 24: Painted Sticks & Rocks

 

Gather sticks and rocks on your next nature walk with the family and bring them home for an afternoon of art!  They're perfect for showcasing your kiddos--or your own creativity.

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Day 25: Stamping With Fruits and Veggies

Here's an idea that will take you back to elementary school.  Stamping with fruits and veggies isn't a new idea, but it's one that for most, has long been forgotten!  You can create wrapping paper, add stamping to bags and scarves (like the link shows) and everything in between.

a beautiful mess

Day 26:  Nature Inspired Artwork

How neat are these bugs and flower art made from items found outside?  It's amazing how creative you can get with things outside your back door! 



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Are there some things around your property that you could use creatively?

 

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Dye Your Easter Eggs Naturally

By Cassie McCully

Easter wouldn't be half the fun if it weren't for dyed eggs, right?  Have you dyed yours, yet?  If not, consider dying them naturally with the items you have on-hand. 

After some research {cue pinterest-- a craft-lovers haven}, naturally dyed eggs didn't seem like much work.  Thanks to Better Homes and Gardens' list of all-natural dye recipes, the way to attain natural dye from household ingredients was simple. 

First, the kids and I gathered ingredients.

We boiled red onion peels and skins

 and spinach in separate pans to our desired shades of dye.

 We found a reason to use up the last of our bitter cranberry juice,

 and steeped some gingersnap tea.

 To complete your dye, add the recommended amount of vinegar to each bowl.

 Then the kids dunked the eggs and let them sit, turning every so often, for 30+ minutes.

Note:  Natural doesn't necessarily mean a quick process.

There you have it--naturally dyed eggs.

As you can see, our cranberry juice didn't quite want to stay put,

and eventually the color changed to a dark grayish blue.

Note:  I tried my hand at my own dyes.  Perhaps you'll heed all of BHG's advice and have more colorful eggs in greens, blues, pinks and reds.  Regardless, I am loving the natural pallet of these naturally dyed eggs. 

Have a great Easter weekend!

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