Crafts

Looking for a fun new craft project that all the family can enjoy? Whether you’re inspired to recreate a National Trust landmark or want to help the wildlife on your doorstep, follow our step-by-step craft guides to make something new.

A child holding some petal art held from string

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Make some petal art

Unleash your creativity by designing your own unique petal art. You can gather fallen petals out on your adventures and use them to create your own blossom.

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How to make a twig heart

Find out how to make a heart from twigs in your garden or local park to give as an eco-friendly gift or to decorate your own home.

Adding the finishing touches to the bee box

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How to build a bee box

Bee populations have been dwindling in recent years, and building homes is just one way of encouraging them to stick around. Follow these steps to build your own nesting box to attract bees to your garden.

Making seed bombs at Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

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How to make wildflower seed balls

Discover how to make your own wildflower seed balls to add some colour to the garden with this step-by-step guide.

Volunteer mending dry stone wall, with traditional hammer placed on top of wall

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Learn how to build a dry stone wall

Ever wanted to build your own dry stone wall? Find out how by following a step-by-step guide from one of our expert rangers.

Looking down onto a table where someone is hammering leaves onto a cotton tote bag to create a pattern.

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How to make a leaf print tote bag

Create your own nature-inspired tote bag using leaves gathered from your local park or garden with this guide. Simply hammer leaves onto cotton fabric and they'll release their natural pigments for a simple and effective design.