Crafty Makes: Nature Craft

A very good book full of interesting and well explained projects for children. I really liked the way they are presented and the explenations.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC

A collection of fun animal related crafts that can be made out of things made in nature, including pine cones, shells, twigs, etc. All of the crafts do also require non-nature related materials. Wasn't as excited by it as I initially thought I'd be, but some of the crafts did look fun.

I am really excited about this book!
As a family we are often out and about, when were on the beach we collect shells , in the forest we collect sticks and cones, in the autumn we collect leaves. However, we have noting to do with them, until now..
This book is filled with 40 brilliant projects for children of a variety of ages to try.
I have to say i am in love with the snails and the squirrel !
Really lovely activities with clear simple instructions.
Nature Craft would make a perfect gift in itself as would some of the projects inside.
All in all a fabulous book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This nicely illustrated and photographed book offers lots of projects for smaller children. Using natural elements (sticks, pine cones, feathers) along with purchased materials (felt, paper, googly eyes), this book includes instructions for making lots of forest critters and a couple of masks. Instructions for making sheep and angels are particularly helpful for Sunday School teachers. This book would be good for teachers who want to use a few natural elements but also want to use more traditional crafting materials.

I enjoyed this book very much. It gave me great ideas for crafts with my camp kids. We can make two activities: gathering nature and then doing art. The instructions are clear and pictures are provided. Some crafts needed parental help, but those could be done as prep before giving them to my children.
I liked that there was an introduction to materials but it needed to be more comprehensive as there were things I had no idea what she was talking about. What is a helicopter seed and where does it come from?
Overall, this is a great book of nature crafts!

This is a really nifty book that shows you how to make different animals using a mixture of materials. My nieces and nephews would love making some of these and all the materials can be sourced easily.

Fun colorful crafts for all ages to enjoy, made from sticks, shells, pine cones and other gifts of nature. Great for people who teach/craft with young crafters.

Beautifully illustrated, step-by-step to 40 craft nature projects. The projects use very few basic items and tools. Other similar books have put me off with their long lists of hard-to-find items and equipment. As each step is explained in clear, simple language with full colour photos as a visual guide, it would be very hard to go wrong.

Many thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this ARC for which I have given my voluntary and unbiased review.

Take a rainy day and all the wonderful leaves, pine cones, stones, feathers, etc. that your kids brought home from their trips through nature and create something artsy within a few steps. From bird masks, to clay snails and pine cone animals, stick trees and snowflakes, there is something for every season.

This book is adorable! I’ve come across so many kid’s craft books that contain instructions that I doubt I could follow, let alone the child that’s supposed to be able to construct the marvellous creations. Thankfully this isn’t one of those books.

With step by step instructions accompanied by step by step illustrations and photos of the final masterpieces this is the type of book that makes me want to borrow one of your kids so I’m not the only one having fun making all of this cuteness. There are also templates included for the shapes you need to cut out. I love that the basics of each project come from nature so there’s a built in excuse to wander outside and rummage for an assortment of items including feathers, twigs and seashells.

While each project also requires additional crafty items there’s nothing overly expensive on any of the lists and a lot of items are used for multiple projects. Besides the items specific to each project you’ll also need:
* PVA glue or a cool-melt glue gun
* Paint
* Paint brushes
* Felt-tip pens
* Pencils
* Scissors
* Ruler.

The animal projects in this book are “Aww!” worthy with sweet little faces and googly eyes. I can definitely see kids wanting to make these for themselves and if I was a parent my kidlet would earn a serious amount of brownie points if I received any of these critters as a gift.

I anticipate this book being a hit with parents, babysitters, teachers and child care workers, along with adults like me who will most likely be pretending we’re buying the items at the craft store for our non-existent children. I want to make the owl, the tortoise, the rabbit, the dragonfly, the mice, the penguins, the tree frogs, the lizard, the hedgehog, the dinosaur, the mushrooms… Okay, fine! I want to make everything!

If you’re like me and your crafty enthusiasm outweighs your crafty expertise then it looks like the worst that could happen is that your finished critter will have more character than intended. I can definitely see a craft day with my mother coming soon.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - QEB for the opportunity to read this book.

With the school holidays upon us again, this book will help fill in some time for the youngster. Starting maybe with a walk in the country to collect some of the materials, coming home sorting and finally making some of these fun creatures and masks the are described in this book. Easy to make, lots of fun and healthy timesharing.
Something for all ages, and I think even older children will find something to make. The items don't need supervising, well explained with step by step pictures, and each item builds up with skill levels.
Make a lovely gift.

What a brilliant little book. Lots of ideas of things to make with bits and pieces you can find on a walk anywhere. The little animals are easy to make by little fingers and the illustrations easy to follow. These are the sorts of things my grand daughters love to make when we bring home a bag of fir cones and colourful leaves. A great way to get children learning about nature and finding little treasures when we are out and about. My personal favourite are the snails made from sea shells. A great decoration for pot plants.

I wanted to have a look at this book because of the cover with some colourful crafts and hoped to find more cool ideas inside of the book. I of course my hopes were not disappointed and I was surprised that you could really find most of the materials outside your door or they were at least easy to get. The instructions were easy to understand and there was always a nice photo too. Some things I especially liked were the angels and the cacti which would look really good as house decoration. I can recommend this book to everyone who has kids, likes the nature and would like to craft something with them.

A wonderfully fun book for all ages, especially great for early and pre-school ages. Using pinecones, feathers, shells and other nature bits you can pick up, with loads of full colour pictures to explain how-to.

This is a beautiful and clever book, lots of brilliant and colourful ideas for adults and children to make from the bounty of nature. We chose not to use polystyrene balls and found alternatives. The Nut Mice were a firm favourite here, and the templates at the back were very useful. So many ways to enjoy a woodland or beach walk and collect items to use for a craft project later - perhaps when it's raining... x

Nature Craft by Fiona Hayes

In this beautifully illustrated book of crafts the author has used simple readily available items to create items children will enjoy making. Teachers, parents, camp counsellors and others looking for craft ideas will find this an easy to follow guide. Perhaps taking children out on a scavenger hunt in the yard before beginning a project would enhance the experience.

Seeds, nuts, coconuts, rocks, twigs, feathers, pinecones, acorns, seeds and other items along with yarn, elastic bands, glue, paint and other items most of us have nearby are used to create masks, animals, plants, insects and more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing-QEB for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

A wonderful resource that can help children create with nature. The book was well illustrated with a variety of different projects varying in difficulty. A great book for parents, teachers and afterschool care!
My daughter is always making and she will love flipping through this and then going on a hunt for the objects she can use to make some of the projects.

Clear and simple step by step instructions. Interesting animals to make. Templates at the end.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC

I work with children in a recreation program for K-5th grade. We do crafts on a daily basis as it is a before and after school program. This book has given me some great new ideas of crafts I can do with my kids and I am looking forward to using it. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book and keep up the great work. I know that my kids will have fun making these crafts!

I have two creative daughters. When we're outside, they're always picking up feathers, pine cones, helicopter seeds, sticks, acorns, and special rocks. I try to keep most of their treasures outside in a special place for them, although some rocks get washed and end up in their inside collection. However, beyond that, I'm at a loss for what to do with them. Enter Nature Craft, a new title by Fiona Hayes.

Hayes takes found items from nature and alters them to create whimsical new creations -- nests, flowers, owls, bunnies, coral reefs, and more. There are a couple masks, but most of the projects are meant for display. The cover doesn't accurately convey the contents, as I feel the most winsome projects didn't make the cut on the front.

The snail project, using clay, sticks, and seashells, is darling, and the tortoise was another favorite of mine. The birds and koala just make me want to squeal from their cuteness! The trees and snowflake would make charming Christmas ornaments. And the uses for helicopter seeds are brilliant, as we have no shortage of those in our yard and neighborhood.

These projects seem accessible to my girls, currently 4 and 8, although depending on glue needs, I might need to intervene if a glue gun is necessary (I burn my fingers enough with that as it is so I won't expect my daughters to manipulate that on their own). I have a digital copy of this book, but I want to add a physical copy to our home library -- it's the sort of book that invites page flipping and I want to facilitate ways for my girls to sprawl with a copy and be inspired. Some of the projects have natural items that we won't happen upon (sheep fleece, for instance, although as a knitter that aspires to be a spinner, I do have roving on hand), but substitutions could easily be made.

I know I will be referencing this book throughout the year to make use of my daughters' found treasures. And these creations are so charming that you better believe I'll be crafting right alongside them!

(I received a digital ARC from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review.)

Nature craft is full of fantastic ideas to make with things found outside such as pine cones, feathers, twigs and shells. Perfect for a rainy day inside doing crafts and plenty of ideas to choose from.

I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Nature Craft has step by step instructions for over 40 crafts inspired by nature and created using materials found in nature. The crafts are really cute, and while they aren't suited to a large group craft (such as a library program), they're great for an at home craft day. I am concerned about the use of feathers in some of the crafts, as collecting and possessing feathers are in violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918,

I love nature crafts and recycleable crafts. This book did not disappoint. The creativity in this book is amazing. There is something for everyone and beginner to advanced. I especially liked the flowerpot with snails, tortise, dragonfly, mice, crab, and hedgehog. Beautiful photos, this book has detailed instructions to do each of the crafts. This is a great book for campers, scouts and anyone who is into nature. I am sure I and my Granddaughter will build lots of memories with this book.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I love doing crafts and have shown the kids how much fun creating can be. This book is filled with 40 easy to follow crafts and the best part is most of the items can be found in the back yard. The craft supplies come in the form of rocks, pine cones, leaves, twigs, and other natural things. Each project has easy to follow written and illustrated step by step directions. These crafts are great for kids of all ages. Even us adults will have fun with them.



Thanks netgalley for letting me read this book.

Loved reading through this book. My children really enjoyed it too which is just the age group it’s aimed at. Good source of information

This book has a lot of great and fun craft ideas for children and families to make. Not all the ideas are a winner, but there are enough included to make this worthwhile to browse through to consider purchasing the book.

This is a quick read with inspiring crafts kids can create using things found in nature. The audience is definitely young. The projects would be enjoyed best by young, school-aged kids.

This book is full of 4o fun projects for kids. The projects incorporate natural found items and some store bought craft supplies. I can imagine summer camp craft projects, as well as projects for scouts and active families. Teachers may also find these projects fun to do with their students. These were cute and seem fairly straightforward to make. Very cute - my favorite is the snail!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I absolutely loved this book! This is one of the easiest craft books I have seen. The directions, illustrations and materials list is complete and even I, who am artistically challenged, could complete these projects. Being a grandma and Sunday School teacher, I have plans to use several of these ideas. With step by step instructions accompanied by step by step illustrations and photos of the final project this is the type of book that families should take advantage of. There are also templates included for the shapes you need to cut out at the end of the book. I love that the basics of each project come from nature so there’s a built in excuse to wander outside and rummage for an assortment of items including feathers, twigs and seashells. None of the crafts includes expensive materials but there are some things you will need to buy to use for all projects such as a glue gun, paint, paint brushes, felt-tip pens or markers, pencils, and scissors. The animal projects in this book are adorable with sweet little faces and googly eyes. I can definitely see me spending time with my grandchildren making some of these projects, and if they don't look like the ones in the book, that is okay, mine will just have my own spin on it. The publisher, QEB Publishing. generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions are my own.

Beautiful ideas and pictures are found in this book. There are many creative ideas bringing new like to nature supplies. I love these ideas and the instructions are very well written. So many cute ideas that are easy to create. It is a fun family activity for families with little one and older children or even as a hobby if you don't have little ones in the family. It is a nice activity to add to a nice walk or hike to add something special to that time if you are looking for something different or want to enjoy nature items outside in your yard too.

Both preschool and elementary school aged kids will love the projects in Nature Craft. The instructions are very well illustrated in a step by step fashion, making them fun and easy to follow. The supplies for making the crafts are either free or inexpensive and easy to find either in nature or at most stores.

This book has cute projects geared toward younger children, with clear instructions and lots of photos. Some items used aren't things that will be easy to find locally, however, or legal to take if you do find them, at least in the U.S. The edition of this book I saw was published in the U.K., where I'm guessing this isn't an issue, so I don't know if the laws are covered for U.S. editions. I'm sure the materials are purchasable, so the crafts would still be doable. Just be aware of local laws before you gather natural materials with the kiddos! I'm giving 3.5 stars for not including a legal warning; the projects themselves are cute and fun.

This book has great nature craft ideas. Affordable ideas for gathering natures supplies and reusing to make cute crafts. Easy to follow instructions with colorful illustrations. I will definitely be using these ideas with my Girl Scout troop and for projects for my children and their friends.