Camping and Picnic Crafts

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!

Print out these free camping and picnic coloring pages and create your own coloring book! These free camp and picnic themed coloring pages make great last minute craft projects, gifts, and patterns to use for other projects! They are also nice to have on hand to help pass the time while the kids wait to leave on a camping trip or picnic.

These beaded safety pin patterns can be used to make fun jewelry to wear to celebrate camping and they also make great gifts.

Get into the great outdoors, go exploring, and get creative. Try these fun crafts, games, and activities in your own backyard.

On a nice day, who wants to spend time gathering craft supplies and sitting inside to make crafts? If you have the urge to create and want to do it outdoors, try some of these fun craft kits.

Find out how to recycle an old cookie sheet into a fun activity tray. This makes a great gift for kids of all ages and makes for a nice travel activity.

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

Find a nice collection of printable activities all related to camping.

This is a fun recycling craft that not only encourages kids to practice their drawing skills, but also gives them a finish product they can play with long after the crafting is done.

Instructions for making your own logs out of newspaper, shared by Jerry Buerge.

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

Marlene from Hawaii explains how you can use an emply plastic jug to create an emergency kit for your car, backpack, etc.

Instructions to make a small cushion to sit on outside. Great simple sewing project!

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

Get creative with Ice cream! Make your own ice cream, creative ice cream creations, and ice cream crafts.

Create unique works of art using a flyswatter!

Have your child make this easy craft while you are waiting to leave for a camping trip or even on the way to your destination.

Instructions to make pretend binoculars using bathroom tissue rolls.

Use this recipe and you can make your own sidewalk chalk.

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

Instructions to make your own ice cream in a sandwich bag, great for camping trips or picnics.

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

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

Make a personalized suitcase to hold all your vacation souvenirs.

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

Learn how to make a fun teepee tent for the family to enjoy. You'll be amazed at what you can make out of two king sized sheets.

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

Make some of these place mats for or even during your next picnic.

Pinecone fire starters are helpful when getting your fire started, whether it be in the fireplace or at a campfire. They will change colors adding a fun twist kids and adults alike will love.

DT shares instructions for making a toothbrush holder using an empty film container.

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.

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.

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Protect yourself, and your food, from damp ground during a picnic. We'll show you how to make a waterproof picnic blanket that will keep you comfortable and dry.

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

Follow these directions and you can make a picnic basket that is decorated to look like a watermelon.