If you like, leave a few natural objects in the paint to make a three-dimensional collage.

Materials

* Glue
* Tempera paint
* Feathers, pine cones, pine needles, flowers, and other natural objects
* Paper

On a cold winter day try this fun nature craft. Gather up some natural objects and freeze them in a pie pan. Take the frozen ornament outside and hang it on a tree branch, then watch the ornament sparkle in the sun!

Materials

* Natural objects (pebbles, bark, leaves, pine needles, pine cones, nuts, seeds, wood shavings, shells, and dried flowers)
* Aluminum pie pan
* Heavy string or shoelace
* Water

Have your child arrange the objects on the paper, then leave them for a couple of hours. You will be amazed that the sun has painted your picture. Wow!

Materials

* Dark-colored construction paper
* Natural objects (leaves, twigs, pine cones, and so on) or household objects (scissors, keys, combs, and so on)