Backyard crafts for kids

These DIY wind chimes are so beautiful and they sound so cheerful ringing in the breeze. Made from a few simple supplies, this summer craft is really easy to make! DIY Wind Chimes Beaded wind chimes are such a beautiful decoration for your porch, patio, or gazebo. They're perfect for placing in the garden and make a lovely gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or a summer birthday. I love the soft clinking sound of the beads brushing against each other and the subtle chime of the bells when…

Easy garden ornaments made from things you already have at home. Hang them on a porch or patio or from a tree branch in your yard. They make great gifts for parents, grandparents and neighbours too! #HappyHooligans #Garden #Crafts #Kids #Homemade #GardenOrnaments #DIY #Preschoolers #Tweens #Teens #HomemadeGifts #OutdoorOrnaments

These birdseed ornaments are really easy to make! They look amazing and they might even look complicated, but don't let it fool you - They're super simple! I ended up calling them 'bird cookies' with the kids because it's kind of what they look and feel like. So when our birdseed ornaments were done, we went outside and hung our 'bird cookies' on the trees and bushes in the backyard. The kids had a blast! I don't know why, but I get a little giddy when I see birds in the backyard eating the…

These pinecone bird feeders are so easy to make! This is such a fun craft for kids of all ages. Kids, teens, tweens, adults, seniors - Who doesn't love watching a little bit of wild life in their backyard!? Each pinecone bird feeder takes about 10 minutes to make... maybe even less? The best part is that you can add as much or as little peanut butter and birdseed as you like. If you want, you can absolutely LOAD your pinecone with peanut butter before dipping it in the birdseed. It's just…

Use flower blooms to make a DIY Garden Suncatcher Wind Chime. An easy summer kids craft on contact paper framed in Mason jar lid rings! #WelcometoNanas #WindChime #DIYSunCatcher #FlowerCraft

How to make an outdoor chalkboard - a really fun addition to your yard that the kids will love! Perfect for your fence or backyard.

Super simple craft for a DIY Paper Spinner, keeping the kids entertained this summer as part of the Make and Takes summer series Get Out and Play!

Just yesterday, my toddler was outside banging on the wind chime that we have hanging in our yard. He loves to find his shovel and knock the chimes together. He…

Unleash creativity with this outdoor summer water gun painting. This action packed colorful art activity will be your families new favorite

If you're looking for activities for kids to beat the boredom blues on bad weather days, this collection of drinking straw crafts is a great place to start!