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Top 10 Best Bets for the Nature Lover

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If you love nature, you will love these projects! Use them to help pass the time when you have to be inside or just to celebrate Mother nature.

1. Pressed Flower Picture

Use real flowers out of your garden to make your own pressed flower picture. Great for gifts, cards, book covers, and more.

2. Sand Candle

Liz Hermens shares how to make a candle by using sand as a mold.

3. Toad Houses

You can attract toads to your garden, create a wonderful garden decoration, and have some creative family fun all at the same time.

4. Sea Shell Rose Bouquet

Sea shells are truly a natural treasure! Belinda Bates explains how to create a unique bouquet using sea shells.

5. Blooming Necklace

Find out how to make this necklace that will really grow. A fun way to recycle an empty film container.

6. Leaf Placemat Craft

Use real leaves and clear contact paper to make this easy placemat. Great for Autumn, Spring, or any time!

7. Butterfly Haven

Discover creative garden activities perfect for warm summer days. Let Mother Nature help you create a fun place where butterflies will love to gather.

8. Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Use an item from nature to make a feeder to attract one of the great creatures of nature! Read these instructions for making a bird feeder using a pine cone!

9. Dried Flower Sachet

Make your own dried flower sachet. Smells great and makes a perfect gift! Dry your own flowers and use them to make this simple craft.

10. Fairy Houses

Dress up your garden or even a shelf with these fun fairy houses submitted by Brenda.
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