Create Decorations With The Colors Of Nature: HOW TO CREATE A FRAME OF NATURE

Nature, with its abundance of colors, textures and seasonal varieties, is the best inspiration for art. HOW TO CREATE A FRAME OF NATURE

Children love to collect, collect and display the treasures they find outdoors. Transform these collections into beautiful and unique natural decorations with this simple weaving activity.

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Necessary Material:

• Cotton thread
• Sticks or reeds
• Natural materials for weaving, such as long-stemmed flowers, grasses, ferns, flexible leafy branches, or birch bark
• Scissors and cutters for cutting materials

Instructions:

1- Cut the sticks to the desired length and lay them in a rectangle. Wrap the wire around the corners and tie it tightly to create a sturdy structure. Make sure all the knots are tight by asking an adult for help.

2- Tie the end of the thread at one corner and start wrapping the thread tightly around the hoop in a zigzag pattern. Try to keep the strand evenly spaced.

3- Continue wrapping to the opposite end of the frame. Finish by tying the thread to the frame.

4- Weave the materials of nature collected inside and outside through the “loom”.

5- Trim the excess materials on the edges to complete your masterpiece!

Translated from the Community Playthings blog