Fun Crafts to Make While Camping

Leaves are a beautiful part of nature, but they can also make beautiful pictures. Collect fresh, fallen leaves (nothing brittle that will crack) in different shapes and sizes. Put only one or a few of the leaves on a piece of white drawing paper with the vein side up. Then, put another piece of white paper over the top of the leaves. Using a crayon in any color you like, gently press down and rub over the top sheet of paper using the side of the crayon. The leaf image will seem to magically appear on the paper as you rub over it. Use the leaves to create different patterns and works of art.

When you're camping, you can use this crafty idea to add beauty to your tent or RV door. Make a nature wreath using things you find outside along with some cardboard, glue, and scissors. First, cut a circle out of the cardboard depending on the size wreath you want and then cut out an inner circle but make sure you leave a few inches of workspace. This cardboard will act as the base for your wreath. As you're walking through the woods or around your camp ground, pick up items that you would like on your wreath. You can use pine cones, acorns, leaves, or anything you find interesting. After you collected everything, start by gluing on the big items first like pine cones. Space them out and glue them so they look like they're standing up. Then add all of the little items like acorns or nut shells and fill in all the holes with leaves. Remember to make your wreath look full and don't leave any empty spaces. Let all the glue dry before hanging. For an optional step if you have spray paint available, lightly spray the finished wreath with a coat of silver or gold paint for added sparkle. Again, let everything dry before hanging your craft.

A simple and fun craft you can do while camping can also bring birdies to your door. You can make a birdfeeder using only a pinecone, peanut butter and birdseed, and the birds will surely love it while you get a free bird watching show. Find a large pinecone and securely attach a long string to the top. Roll the pinecone in birdseed and you've made an instant birdfeeder. Now attach the string to a branch near your tent and enjoy.

Article Resource: Stacie Kolberg