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9 Crafts to Make to Celebrate the Color Green

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Marie Lebaron

Isn’t green such a great color? I love being outside and seeing all of the green beauty in the world. Green is everywhere—food, animals, and plants! Celebrate the color green with these crafts to make with your kiddos.

  • 01 of 09

    Paper Bag Frog Puppet

    I Heart Crafty Things

    Hop around with this green frog puppet. This project is lots of fun and turns out SUPER cute.

    Paper Bag Frog Puppet from I Heart Crafty Things

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  • 02 of 09

    Homemade Glow in the Dark Slime

    A Pumpkin And A Princess

    This homemade slime provides hours of fun. Turn off the lights to see it glow in the dark.

    Homemade Glow in the Dark Slime from A Pumpkin And A Princess

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  • 03 of 09

    Hand Painted Mini Cactus

    Salt and Pepper Moms

    Collect different sizes of pebbles to paint green. Put them all together to make a bouquet of cacti.

    Hand Painted Mini Cactus from Salt and Pepper Moms

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  • 04 of 09

    Green Apple Playdough Recipe

    Playdough to Plato

    Follow the recipe to make this yummy smelling green apple play dough. You only need three ingredients for this craft.

    Green Apple Playdough Recipe from Playdough to Plato

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  • 05 of 09

    Green Fruit Salad & Skewers

    Make and Takes

    This green fruit salad is scrumptious on a hot summer day. Assemble the fruit on skewers to make a fun snack for kids.

    Green Fruit Salad & Skewers from Make and Takes

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  • 06 of 09

    Mason Jar Herb Garden

    Connecticut Lifestyles

    Growing herbs in a mason jar is super easy. Your kids will love seeing their plants grow every day.

    Mason Jar Herb Garden from Connecticut Lifestyles

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  • 07 of 09

    DIY Paper Plants

    The House That Lars Built

    These paper plants will look beautiful in your home. This is a quick and easy craft for any age.

    DIY Paper Plants from The House That Lars Built

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  • 08 of 09

    Pea-Pod Craft

    Little Family Fun

    Make a little family of peas in a pod with this fun kid’s craft. You’ll need green construction paper and green craft foam for this project.

    Pea-Pod Craft from Little Family Fun

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  • 09 of 09

    Very Hungry Caterpillar DIY

    Marie Lebaron

    Do your kids love the classic picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Try this cute and easy craft to make your very own hungry caterpillar out of just craft paper.

    Very Hungry Caterpillar DIY from The Spruce