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How to Make a DIY Nature Crown for Kids

Trying to find easy nature activities for kids? Look no further; here's how to make a DIY nature crown for kids using treasures found outside in nature!
Author: Laura Radniecki

Materials

  • Flexible Cardboard
  • Masking Tape
  • Hot Glue Gun and Glue
  • Nature Items Leaves, sticks, bark, pine needles, acorns, pine cones etc.

Instructions

  • Measure the circumference around your child's head to see how long your piece of cardboard needs to be.
    Cut a strip of cardboard 2" wide and however long it needs to be to wrap around your child's head.
    I used the cardboard from a case of pop for my nature crowns.
    Then, tape the cardboard strip into a circular shape, securing it with masking tape, other tape, or hot glue.
  • PRO TIP:  My nature crowns fit great when it was just cardboard, but once the nature items were glued on and added weight to the crowns, they ended up a little bit too big.
    So it's best to err slightly on a tighter fit for the crowns, so it doesn't end up sliding down over once the weight of the nature treasures is added.
  • Collect nature items!
    Consider collecting leaves, bark, pine cones, acorns, twigs, pine needles, and any other nature treasures you might find!
  • Let the hot glue gun heat up fully.
    A lot of the nature items (like pine cones and acorns) are pretty heavy, so the glue needs to be fully melted to secure them well.
    Things don't stick well if the glue is only marginally hot.
  • Hot glue each nature item to the cardboard strip. You can overlap and layer items to hide the cardboard underneath and make it look interesting.
  • Depending on the age of your child, they can either glue the items on themself or help you place the items in the hot glue.
    Once all sides of the cardboard strip are covered with nature items, your crown is done and ready to be worn!

Notes

  • Use cardboard that is flexible, pliable, and bendable. You want to tape it into a circle shape that makes a crown base. (I used the box from a case of pop.)
  • Make the circular base slightly tight because it will get heavy once you glue the nature items onto it. If the crown base is too big, it will slide down the child's face once the items are added.
  • Have fun picking your nature items! Look for leaves, sticks, twigs, tree bark, moss, pine needles, pine cones, acorns, feathers, flowers, and anything else that strikes your fancy!