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Activity Travel Tray 1
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Backyard Adventures
The crafts featured in this article would be great for a camping trip or picnic!

Camping Bead Patterns
Themed list of free beaded safety pin patterns featuring camping designs.

Camping Crafts and Activities
Whether you are planning a camping trip or just wish you were going camping, you are sure to find something here to spark your creativity!

City Grown Fireplace Logs
Instructions for making your own logs out of newspaper, shared by Jerry Buerge.

Deluxe Activity Travel Tray
Make an activity tray using a cookies sheet. Great to take along on car trips.

Fabric Sit-Upons
Instructions to make a small cushion to sit on outside. Great simple sewing project!

First Aid Kit Necklace
Instructions for making a tiny first aid kit necklace using an empty film container, shared by MARY269.

Flyswatter Painting
Create unique works of art using a flyswatter!

Glow Bug Necklace
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Home-Made Binoculars
Instructions to make pretend binoculars using bathroom tissue rolls.

Home-Made Sidewalk Chalk
Use this recipe and you can make your own sidewalk chalk.

How to Make a Leaf Rubbing
Kim explains how to make cool leaf pictures! You can also try this technique with other items you find while camping.

Ice Cream In A Bag
Instructions to make your own ice cream in a sandwich bag, great for camping trips or picnics.

Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art
Learn more about this fun book, The Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art by UIrene Luxbacher.

Jumbo Treasure Sack
Instructions to make a large sack for carrying special treasures you may find on a camping trip or hike.

Keepsake Suitcase
Make a personalized suitcase to hold all your vacation souvenirs.

Leaf Bleached T-shirt
This is a wonderful T-shirt project for camping trips and outdoor youth group activities.

Make a Lantern
You can make this lantern using recycled items. You can make it as directed, to hold a miniature setting, or simply make it for pretend.

Nature Wreath Craft
Follow these directions shared by Lisa Shifflett and you can make a fun wreath using cardboard and items found outside!

Picnic Placemat
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Pretend Binoculars
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Top Creative Travel Activities
Here are my top picks for great ways to keep everyone occupied on long trips, everything from simple, printable travel games the entire family can play to complete travel kits.

Travel Box
Help beat boredom in the car! Create a unique travel box for hours of entertainment. TaniaHop shares these wonderful suggestions to help you create a special travel box.

Watermelon Picture
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Wind Pointer
Make this handy tool and you'll know exactly which way the wind is blowing.

Birch Bark Canoe
A fun camp craft. A canoe that really floats.

Faux Fossils
Leave a lasting impression on clay and plaster using items you find on your camping trip.

First Aid Pouches
Take along this first aid pouch on all your hikes and camp outs.

Hiking Necklace
Make your next hike a safe and fun adventure! Put together this fun hiking necklace with all the essentials. Hang it around your neck and you are ready to go! Perfect for camping or scouts!

Hotdog Roaster
Learn how to cook a hotdog using tin foil, an empty oatmeal container, and a few other supplies.

Mosquito Repellent
Find out how you can make your own mosquito repellent!

Paper Bag Picnic Basket
This craft can be done with children as young as 2 years old. Adult assistance will be needed for young children when using a scissor.

Rustic Stick Frame
Make this interesting frame using twigs you can find outside.

Stick Vase
Make a useful vase using twigs and an empty far.

Travel Picnic Packs
Make each member of the family a small picnic traveling pack to tuck into their luggage and you'll be ready whenever the mood or opportunity strikes.