Today in Crafty Corner, we’re slowing things down with a beautiful outdoor activity that blends art, nature, and imagination. Camp Counselor Mel invited her campers to create their own nature weaving webs—using nothing but sticks, twine, and the treasures they found in the backyard.
The process is simple and meditative: collect a few sturdy branches, tie them together into a frame, then weave natural materials like leaves, flowers, grasses, and vines into your web. It’s the kind of open-ended craft that sparks creativity and connection—with nature, with each other, and with the moment.
What You’ll Need
- Sturdy sticks or small branches (4–5 per frame)
- Twine, yarn, or string
- Scissors
- Natural materials to weave: flowers, leaves, long grass, petals, etc.
How to Make a Nature Weaving Web
Build your frame.
Use 3–4 sticks to create a triangle or a "V" shape. Tie the ends tightly with twine or yarn to form a stable structure.
Wrap the web.
Using more twine, criss-cross back and forth across the frame to create a woven “web.” It doesn’t have to be perfect—organic shapes make it even more beautiful.
Gather your materials.
Head out on a nature walk or explore the backyard. Look for items with color, texture, and flexibility—anything that can be gently woven into your frame.
Start weaving.
Tuck flowers, leaves, and other finds between the twine. You can go for symmetry or freestyle it—the magic is in the making.
Display your creation.
Hang it on a fence, prop it on the porch, or let the kids parade it around the yard. Each one is totally unique and proudly handmade.
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Camp Counselor Tip: This activity works across ages—older kids can help tie frames and weave intricate designs, while little ones love collecting and tucking in nature treasures. And if you make more than one? Instant outdoor art show.
Meet Camp Counselor Mel:
Mel is an Idaho mama raising three wild + curious kids. Whether she's exploring in the canyon or reading stories under the trees, she's always here for the magic in the little things. Connect with Mel on IG.