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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
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 Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 08:05:37 AM
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My whole family is going on a camping trip in May and I am looking for some ideas for kid outdoor crafts. There will be 8 grandkids and I have been appointed the craft person, lol!
I think I will take some tape along and some yarn so that they can make their own nature bracelets. I have thought about leaf prints, but dont really care to pack paint. I can just imagine paint spilling all over the inside of my backpack...ewww!
I thought about taking a blank tshirt for each kiddo and some fabric crayons so that they can draw their favorite part of the trip on their tshirt.
Just thought I would see if any of you have some ideas.
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 08:16:24 AM
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This isn't a craft as much as a game, but we have played tic tac toe making the "board" out of sticks and then using stones and acorns or crab apples for the X's and O's.
It might be fun to make a camping journal that they can write in too. You could use brown paper lunch bags folded in half with papers inside. Fasten them with twine. Decorate with twigs. If you have crayons, they could make fun rubbings of different leaves that they find.
A scavenger hunt would be fun too.
Have a wonderful time on your trip.
Ann
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 08:32:00 AM
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Oh thank you Ann! wonderful ideas.
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 09:24:13 AM
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Pinecone birdfeeders? Pineneedle baskets, use ink to stamp things you find in nature. Texture rubbings.
Make sketchbooks ahead of time by folding computer paper and stapling the edges. Keep journal/sketchbooks of activities you do and the plants and animals you see.
Buy some poster paints and paint Rock Pets.
Press flowers and other objects for a project when you get home.
I've got more ideas if you want them!
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 09:40:42 AM
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Please...keep them coming. I have a notebook that I am jotting them all down.
I think it might be a nice thread to start anyway.
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4181 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4181 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 1:12:03 PM
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| Years ago, I had my boys gather up leaves, from trees, ferns whatever, and place them between a folded piece of white cotton cloth. Then pound on them with a hammer. The imprints are left on the cloth. Then we went to the sewing machine and did a border around the edges. So they got to learn to sew too. That part would not work for you in the woods, but something to finish them off with later. Michele |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 11:19:13 PM
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How about an outdoor loom for nature weavings?
You find two sturdy branches about the same size (length & girth). They should be green, not too dry, you don't want them to break. Tie the first one horizontal from a tree or post-it needs to hang freely. Then you hang the other branch from the first using yarn or string. It will hang parallel below the first branch. Make the distance between the two as long as you'd like your weaving to be. Next you will tie string/yarn vertically between the two blanches, spacing fairly evenly, 3-4 inches apart.
Now the fun begins! Take the kids out walking to find things to weave into their project. Long grasses, leaves, flowers, feathers, bits of fabric or string can all be used. You can use up any old yarn you might have laying around too. This can be a weekend project that is left hanging and worked on as the kids feel led or as they find things to add.
How about identifying trees or leaves doing sort of a scavenger hunt?
Pressing flowers & or/making a press?
Sounds like great fun to me!
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Vintage Redhead
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Kaylyn
Saint Charles
IL
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 07:50:31 AM
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I can't remember what they're called, but you make them with brightly colored yarn and sticks. The bigger the sticks, the more interesting they look. You wind the string around each stick, then stretch it to the next stick, then wind and stretch. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Kids love 'em. ~ K
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 08:32:52 AM
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Rhonda, that outdoor loom sounds incredible...maybe I can pull that off.
Kaylyn...god's eyes! yes!
Deb, I have never made castings, but that is a great idea!
Texture rubbings will be a definite!
Thank you ladies!
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 3:55:47 PM
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How about that paper that is "developed" by exposing it to sunlight. I'll bet you could make all kinds of neat leaf prints and such and no paint to spill.
Mary
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threebusybees
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Mandi
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
222 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 4:40:32 PM
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I had a couple of ideas some you won't need to pack anything.
dandelion chains garlands crowns etc (can use any flower or long grass)
bark boats( just need bark, sticks, and leaves )
finger knitting to make cords need yarn or you can braid using dried grass
making a treasure map or scavenger hunt
The Sun prints are fun that Mary was talking about and would be great to add to the journal that Ann and Julie suggested. The product is called Sunprint Kit by Lawrence hall of science. It is really small about the size of an envelope although I am sure you can get bigger contains 12 sheets for about $5.00
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threebusybees
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Mandi
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
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Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 4:44:19 PM
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Originally posted by Vintage Redhead
I can't remember what they're called, but you make them with brightly colored yarn and sticks. The bigger the sticks, the more interesting they look. You wind the string around each stick, then stretch it to the next stick, then wind and stretch. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Kids love 'em. ~ K
I think you are talking about an " Eye of God" It's wound in a kind of Diamond shape? Maybe?
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Vintage Redhead
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Kaylyn
Saint Charles
IL
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 1:22:57 PM
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Originally posted by vintagechica
Kaylyn...god's eyes! yes!
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Originally posted by threebusybees
I think you are talking about an " Eye of God" It's wound in a kind of Diamond shape? Maybe?
Yup - that's it! I knew I could count on you ladies here.  ~ K
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
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HeatherWemhoff
Farmgirl at Heart
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Heather
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 12:32:17 PM
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My kids love to collect rocks on our walks and then we add them to the Garden or Flower beds. You can also with not much mess make them inton Pet Rocks.
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 23 2007 : 06:29:46 AM
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I love this thread! THANK YOU ALL!!! I'm always looking for things to do outdoors with William - and Arthur sure loves to watch!
Keep 'em coming!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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