Materials: 2 Nylon or Cotton Ropes Tie one end of both ropes with an overhand knot. Twist the two ropes together until your line is as long as you need it, then secure the end with another overhand knot. Locate two trees close enough together for your clothesline. Attach each end of the line to […]
An easy way for kids to make a quick rain poncho for camp. From Kids Camp!: Activities for the Backyard or Wilderness. Make a simple poncho to protect you from rain showers. Spread a plastic tarp or vinyl shower curtain out on the floor and fold it in half. Lie on it with your arms […]
You can get creative with placement of your shells, adding other things to the line such as sand dollars, small dried star fish, or beads, or choosing a different mounting item.
Fresh leaves 8 inch plastic plant saucer Petroleum jelly Newspaper Plastic Gloves Face Mask Safety Glasses 4 lb. Concrete (home improvement stores) Old bucket Water Wooden Paint Stirrer Collect some fresh leaves. Make sure to choose ones where the veins on the back really stand out. Rub saucer with petroleum jelly to keep concrete from […]
Sturdy straight twig, about 2 feet long Pinecones and Acorns (or other natural item) Paint White Glue (optional) Glitter (Optional) String or Yarn in one or more colors Hot Glue Gun Go on a nature hunt for a twig (about 2 feet long), pinecones and acorns. When you find a good trig, remove any small […]
Cardboard box with attached lid. Lid should have flaps so that the box can be closed tightly. Box should be at least 3 inches deep and big enough to set a pie tin inside. Aluminum foil Clear plastic wrap Glue stick Tape (transparent tape, duct tape, masking tape, or whatever you have) Stick (about 1 […]
Candle Wax Wick Sand (you can use sand in a bucket, or even make it right on the beach) Saucepan (or large tin can, heat near the campfire!) Stick shells- optional Wet the sand and mix it for an even consistency. Scoop a hole in the sand for the size candle you want. Flatten out […]
I snagged these from a blog post sometime back in 2010. The post said she had downloaded them from somewhere and had no idea where. So no idea where these originated.
