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Visitors enjoying a blossom-inspired craft activity, Bourne Mill, Essex | © National Trust Images/Megan Taylor

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.

Crafts to try this spring

Finished dyed Easter eggs
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How to make naturally dyed Easter eggs 

Create some vibrant Easter eggs from natural ingredients by following this step-by-step guide and video tutorial. Use them in your Easter egg hunt or as handmade Easter decorations.

Making a pinecone bird feeder
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How to make a bird feeder 

If you’d like to see more birds in your outdoor space, discover how you can make a simple bird feeder with just a few items and ingredients.

Multiple origami blossom flowers
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How to make an origami blossom 

Try our step-by-step origami tutorial and fill the world with blossom. Make flowers in different sizes and colours to decorate your home or give to friends and family.

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.

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.

Making bug houses in the garden at Washington Old Hall, Tyne & Wear
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Build your own World Heritage Site 

Challenge yourself to build a World Heritage Site or historic place with whatever you have at home and discover the history and legends of your favourite landmark.

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.

A visitor and a room guide looking at an object inside an elaborate glass case in the Clive museum at Powis Castle

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