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    Home » DIY Projects

    Nature Weaving Craft - Fun in the Summertime

    June 29, 2020 by Patti Estep 2 Comments

    Nature weave on top of a partial weaved images separated by text.

    This nature weaving craft is a great way to enjoy elements from the garden or collected items from any trip outdoors.

    Nature weaving craft.

    I enjoy nature crafts. I have many posts on crafting with items in nature such as making your own potpourri, creating a grapevine wreath from wild vines in the yard, homemade firestarters, and much more.

    So when I came across the idea of a nature weaving craft I knew I had to try it.

    Supplies for Nature Weaving craft.

    How to Make Nature Weaving Art

    All you need is a few sticks, twine, scissors and lots materials found in nature.

    I used clippings of flowers and herbs from the yard but I could see adding in bits of feathers, unusual bark, twigs, seed pods, and other items you might find on a nature hike.

    Laying out sticks to make a frame.

    Try to pick sticks that are around the same width. You can decide how tall and wide you want your weave to be from there.

    Using twine to tie sticks together and create a weave.

    Start by lashing together the four corners.

    Then wrap twine from one side to the other creating the weft.

    Each time you get to one side, wrap the twine around the stick once for adding strength.

    You can make the weave with as much twine as you want. However, I made mine with a lot of twine so that I could use lots of plant material and I wanted to make sure it would hold it well.

    Weaving plant material into the twine weave on the stick frame.

    Next, start weaving your collected nature pieces in and out of the twine.

    You can also tie on a piece of twine to the top back to use as a hanger.

    The result is really pretty. However, as you may expect this will only look this good for about a day.

    If you want something that will last longer, consider using more materials (like feathers, bits of bark, seed pods and grasses) that will not shrivel up.

    Also, many flowers and herbs will dry nicely, though they may shrink up. You could at that point add in more and have something that will last a good while.

    Flowers/Herbs that dry well

    • Lavender
    • Salvia
    • Yarrow
    • Rosemary
    • Larkspur
    • Hydrangea
    • Roses

    If you are looking for a fun outdoor pastime consider a nature weaving craft that you can create yourself or make one with contributions from your entire family.

    Flowers weaved into twig and twine frame.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Linda Johnston

      July 03, 2020 at 7:37 am

      My grandkids will love doing this! Happy 4th!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        July 03, 2020 at 7:39 am

        Glad to hear it Linda. Happy 4th to you too!

        Reply

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