Whittled Stick Gnomes
Delving into the captivating world of handcrafted art, the practice of whittling stands out as an enchanting and deeply rewarding skill....
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acornsandaprons
- May 12
- 4 min
Violet Syrup and Violet Syrup Cake +Free PDF printable Recipe
Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this violet syrup recipe is a great wild foraging blog for everyone!
acornsandaprons
- Mar 8
- 2 min
48 Seasonal Nature Crafts to create year-long!
48 nature crafts - a full year of outdoor craft ideas to do outside! Get outside and start exploring! Then, create inspiring crafts that...
acornsandaprons
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Nature Luna moth finger puppet + templates
Luna Moth Finger puppet - made with Recycled boxes and nature materials found in our own backyard garden and yard - or on the forest floor.
acornsandaprons
- Dec 23, 2022
- 4 min
Pine Needle Bath Salts & free tags
This DIY gift is a perfect winter treat for yourself or a friend! Use it in baths or hand and foot soaks all winter long! The smell is...
acornsandaprons
- Jul 19, 2022
- 3 min
Homemade Paper Binoculars - with an extra craft idea of creating Hand Kites
Making homemade paper is such a fun summer activity, the pulp dries fast in the sun and pressing the paper is mess-free when done...
acornsandaprons
- Feb 28, 2022
- 3 min
Outdoor Nature or art-inspired Boats - #livingchildhoodoutside STEM challenge
Over the next two months, we will be posting one nature or art-inspired boat each week - that we float in puddles, ponds and streams...
acornsandaprons
- Nov 17, 2021
- 3 min
Lichen Ornaments - edible for deer
Lichen is one of those things that often goes unnoticed and ignored, but when we slow down and look closely it reveals beauty, strength...
acornsandaprons
- Nov 2, 2021
- 3 min
Artist’s Conk Drawing Tutorial
Let's go on a nature walk and find an Artist's Conk! An Artist’s Conk is a fungi that can be used as a medium for artists....
acornsandaprons
- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
Birch Bark Spider Web
Embracing the treasures of nature to craft beautiful creations is not only a delightful endeavor but also an environmentally conscious...
acornsandaprons
- Oct 14, 2021
- 3 min
Acorn Suncatchers
Fall is here and we have been collecting the fallen leaves from Oak trees, and basically every tree! Collecting leaves is a great outdoor...
acornsandaprons
- Aug 26, 2021
- 4 min
Grandma’s Sun-kissed Plum Gum!
At the end of the Summer when the plums are ready to harvest, the girls’ Grandma Sun-dries freshly picked plums that she puréed, turning...
acornsandaprons
- Aug 24, 2021
- 2 min
Flower Pounding ~ fabric art
If you haven’t tried this activity yet with your children, you are in for a treat! Flower pounding has been a summertime crafting...
acornsandaprons
- May 15, 2021
- 6 min
Earth and sky Homemade Flower Paper - Rain clouds, rainbows and Earth paper
Making homemade paper is a fun and easy craft activity, especially when you add fresh flower petals and flowers for a touch of natural...
acornsandaprons
- Mar 23, 2021
- 5 min
Nature Bunny Wreath
nature sewing craft for children and adults beginning to learn how to use a sewing machine. It’s also a fast and easy sewing project
acornsandaprons
- Jan 18, 2021
- 5 min
Snakes and ladders diy game
This is a fun DIY game to create because you can add your own creative design to the elements are you will also be able to custom build...
acornsandaprons
- Oct 4, 2020
- 2 min
Natural glitter made from flowers and leaves
It’s fun collecting things in nature because it feels like a treasure hunt. We collected all the bright coloured foliage that we could...
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