Crafting with natural materials
An easy and fun Christmas craft for all ages!
Cut out a star shape from a piece of thick cardboard. An old cardboard box works perfectly. Then use craft glue to stick on different coloured seeds in a pattern. Add a hole and string to hang it up.
This collage has been created using an assortment of pressed leaves, sticks and a couple of acorn caps for it’s eyes. They’ve all been glued onto a black piece of paper which makes the bug really stand out.
Leaves can be easily pressed in old books, or in a flower press like this, made from two pieces of wood joined with screws and wingnuts.
The leaves are sandwiched between layers of paper and cardboard for a few weeks to dry out before use.
For more inspirational collages, check out the stunning work of Canadian artist Rakou Inoue.
Nature Craft Swan Collage
This nature craft is super easy, so great for a class of really young kids. You can make a template of the swan shape for them to draw around, then cut out.
Use a black texta to draw on an eye and colour in the beak.
Glue on leaves for feathers, using whatever leaves you have around. Done!
