Nature crafts that can make a rainy day a fun day are the best! Our friends at The Nature Link love to get into the dirt sometimes and have shown us how you can get crafty and creative with mud right from your own yard! So after the next rainstorm, head outside to find a puddle, then follow these instructions to see how it's done! (Note: rainy days aren't necessary to create this craft! Just find some dirt and add a bit of water to make your own mud!)
What You Will Need
- 3-4 containers to hold your mud/paint
- Mud (or dirt) collected from your yard
- Garden spade or old spoon to scoop mud or dirt
- Paintbrushes or Foam Brushes (Not a great craft for your best/professional brushes! Brushes designed for kid use or foam brushes work best.)
- A cup filled with water (to clean your brushes)
- Food coloring
- A canvas to paint on (Any canvas will do. Good examples include; poster board, butcher paper, printer paper)
What To Do
- Go outside to look for a puddle. Use your spade or spoon to scoop mud into your container. You don't need a large amount. 1/2 cup will do! You can play with the consistency by adding water, but mud will paint best if it is a little on the watery side. Thicker mud will peel off as it dries.
- If you can't find a puddle, scoop up about 1/4 cup of dirt. Add water to create your own mud.
- Divide mud into separate containers.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each cup and mix. The creative part is you get to decide how much color to add!
- Use your colored mud to paint! Let dry before displaying.
Pro Tips: This is a great porch activity to help keep the dirt contained. If you plan to paint indoors, cover the area with a plastic tablecloth to help keep the mess under control.
We'd love to see your creations!
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Upcoming Events with The Nature Link:
- 6/26: June Bird Walk at Flying J Ranch
- 6/26-27: Native Plant Sale
- 6/28: Painting with the Plants: Outdoor Herb and Art Teaching
- 7/7: Creations in Clay (Wednesdays July 7-28)
- 7/7: Beginning Wheel Throwing for Adults (Wednesdays July 7-28)
- 7/8: Painting with the Plants: Outdoor Herb and Art Teaching
- 7/9: Collaborative Painting
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