Combine your creativity and the calming feel of the great outdoors with these nature crafts for adults. You’ll transform found organic elements into beautiful creations for your home!
Do you remember the joy of a nature scavenger hunt or crafting pinecone animals as a child? The magic of nature crafts doesn’t have to be left behind in childhood; in fact, adults can explore nature with just as much enthusiasm—I know I can!
As an adult, I find that the stresses of daily life can build up, and sometimes I need an escape, a way to reconnect with the simplicity and beauty of nature. Nature crafts offer exactly that.
From pressed botanical prints to creating beautiful wreaths from found materials, the possibilities are as vast as the great outdoors.
Items from nature you can use for crafting:
As you go about your busy day, try to look for things in nature that you could use for a crafting project.
You’ll be more mindful of your surroundings and the beauty of the outdoors. Here are some items you may find in nature that can be used for adult nature crafts:
- leaves
- bark
- twigs
- small leafy branches
- pine cones
- acorns
- pebbles
- smooth rocks
- seashells
- moss
- flowers
- seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, etc)
- nut shells (especially pistachio shells)
- feathers
- berries
- bamboo
- cotton
Note: Remember to responsibly and sustainably collect items from nature, and be mindful of local regulations!
So, why should kids have all the crafting fun? As adults, we deserve our creative outlets too. Nature crafts provide a chance to tap into our artistic side, experiment with textures and colors, and most importantly, have fun.
Let’s celebrate the beauty of the natural world through the eyes of an adult, where every leaf, twig, and stone holds the potential for a masterpiece. Go ahead, scroll down and get inspired to make some nature crafts for adults …
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Rustic Bird House
Want an idea of something to add to your rustic garden? Make a beautiful birdhouse with twigs and moss. This is so inexpensive to make. It would look great with a spring mantel too!
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www.deliacreates.com
Fresh Cornstalk Fall Wreath
A grapevine wreath is the base for this project. Since you use fresh cornstalks, you will need to toss them at the end of the season. Just reuse the grapevine base for your next wreath!
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Pinecone Wreath
Learn how to make a pinecone wreath the easy way! This is a perfect project for the holidays, and goes with a variety of decor styles.
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ruffledblog.com
Birch Log Ring Box
Turn a birch log into a ring box! You could add a couple more lines for multiple rings if you like.
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Fall Garland
Learn how to make the easiest autumn garland EVER! This fall garland is done and on your mantel in three steps.
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aprettyfix.com
Twig Triangle Wreaths
Learn how to bring the outdoors in with these modern, minimal DIY twig triangle wreaths. It's a great craft to do with the kiddos, too!
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www.paint-me-pink.com
Seashell Candles
Find out how to turn found shells and tealight candles into these adorable seashell candles!
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www.allthingsgd.com
Leaf Stamped Napkins
These leaf stamped napkins are an easy and low-cost way to add a bit of the outdoors to your dining table this fall. They are really easy to make using a rolling pin.
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www.ashbeedesign.com
Twig Hearts
For this twig craft, you're going to want to make sure that the branches are flexible. This is so you can bend them into the heart shapes easily! This is cute for Valentine's Day, but you can use all year.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Pressed Flower Jewelry
Preserve the beauty of nature with these uniquely crafted, pressed flower pieces of jewelry. Use Mod Podge Resin to add a touch of flair to a wardrobe or give as a gift to the jewelry lover in your life.
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Magnolia Leaf Wreath
Gather magnolia leaves and pine cones for some DIY door decor. This wreath is beautiful, and would work for both the fall and winter seasons!
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www.ohohdeco.com
Wheat Wall Hanging
Plywood, wheat stalks and a little glue is all you need for this modern autumn wall hanging. Find out how to dry wheat and add a unique touch of nature to your home.
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www.marthastewart.com
Shell Jewelry
Learn how to drill a hole in a shell so you can make seashell jewelry! After you drill the hole, let your imagination run wild with fun ideas.
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sustainmycrafthabit.com
Snowman Door Decoration
Create your own whimsical snowman door decoration this holiday season using a mix of supplies found in nature (such as hanging mulberry vines and sprigs of cedar) as well as a few items from your crafting stash.
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Flower Tote Bag
Learn how to make a DIY flower tote with real flowers! This is also a fun craft for kids, and makes a great gift.
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Acorn Vase
Take a cheap plastic pail and attach acorns with hot glue. It makes a big impact, and I love the natural look on a dime.
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www.pillarboxblue.com
Scallop Shell Ring Holder
Claire created a few different scallop shell ring holders. She painted the top, decoupaged napkins on the bottom and added little plastic sea creatures to hold some rings.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Clay Leaf Tags
Use Mod Podge on clay in this gift tag project, that works well for place settings as well. Perfect for fall and SO easy to make.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Framed Pressed Flowers
Press some of your favorite flowers and then use Mod Podge to create some beautiful framed art! The Mod Podge will keep them from crumbling and they'll last for years.
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White Twig Wreath
This white twig wreath is easy to assemble and practically screams 'winter'! The twigs were from the backyard, so this wreath was also inexpensive to make.
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sustainmycrafthabit.com
Pine Cone Succulents
Use paint to turn found pine cones into pretty realistic looking succulents! This project shows them as part of some wall art, but you could also arrange them in a bowl for decoration.
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www.320sycamoreblog.com
Acorn Frame
Take a dollar store frame and make it perfect for fall with real acorns. This is one of the easiest acorn crafts you’ll ever do.
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todayscreativelife.com
Cranberry Cedar Luminaries
If you're looking for last minute DIY Christmas table decorations, this is your project! Fresh cedar clippings and real cranberries come together in minutes to create these super simple luminaries.
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reachinghappy.com
Pista Shell Succulent
A hot glue gun, pistachio shells, and green paint is all you need for this craft. I can't believe how real they look!
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hearthandvine.com
Nature Weaving
This is a fun craft idea for any age! Create a loom out of twigs and twine. Then weave in your favorite found items from nature.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Pressed Leaf Pendants
Learn how to make pressed leaf pendants with real dried leaves! You can make beautiful jewelry with this simple to follow tutorial.
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www.mycreativedays.com
Wood Slice Centerpiece
Do you like the look of rustic wood? This DIY wood slice centerpiece is rustic and adds a beautiful statement wherever you place it. It would look good on a dining table, coffee table, side table, and more. You could use LEDs as well!
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ourcraftymom.com
Pressed Fern Wall Art
Inspired by some wall art at Home Depot, Michelle made her own version that looks just as good but is much less expensive! Learn how to make this super cool DIY pressed fern wall art.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Pretty Painted Acorns
Have the kids help with some fun decor. They can paint acorns and group them in a vase or bowl.
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theseamanmom.com
Twig Frame
Rustic home decor makes any space cozier! This easy, inexpensive twig frame uses simple, affordable and easy to find supplies like twigs and twine.
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www.pillarboxblue.com
Painted Pine Cone Angel Wings
Find out how to paint pine cones and then create this angel wing wall art. This would look great for Christmas, but definitely could be kept up year-round!
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thesoccermomblog.com
Coral & Sea Shell Bangles
Make your own funky summer bangle bracelets using found shells, coral, and resin. Stacey didn't set out to make these, but it was definitely a great change in plans—I love that!
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Pine Cone Flower Jars
These are perfect for fall! Find out how to make 'flowers' out of pinecones and use them to decorate mason jars.
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thehousethatlarsbuilt.com
Fall Leaf Streamer
Bring the beautiful colors of fall into your home by repurposing fallen leaves from your yard!
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www.livingletterhome.com
Resin Bookmarks
These bookmarks with dried flowers are a great beginner resin project you can do in an afternoon, and are even great for little ones to try (with adult assistance)!
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www.redtedart.com
Pine Cone Angel Ornament
I would have guessed that the heads on these pine cone angel ornaments were wooden beads—nope! You have to check out this tutorial to see how easy they are to make.
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www.lifeisaparty.ca
Easter Egg Acorns
You won’t believe that these acorns are made from old Easter eggs! l also love the addition of pine cone pieces for a variation on a crafting classic.
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tikkido.com
Rustic Wooden Cake Stands
Pruning some trees? Don't forget to save some branches for cake stands! These are perfect for outdoor festivities.
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Are you ready to bring the outdoors into your life? Which of these nature crafts for adults will you try first? Let me know in the comments below and then check out these other awesome crafts for adults: