As winter begins to wind down and daylight hours slowly extend, we begin to turn our intentions toward once again getting outside in nature. While many of us have been enjoying getting our turns in on the ski slopes, warmer temps certainly make it easier to get outdoors each day. Work the imagination and expand your skillset with art-based nature projects for adults. Here are some simple arts and crafts that underscore Colorado’s beautiful scenery.
For the perfect bohemian-chic vibes, add a beautiful piece of nature-carved wood to that gallery wall. Take a hike and be on the lookout for unique tree limbs, downed branches, or sun-drenched wood. For those looking to carve or whittle, this nature-focused craft provides the perfect practice ground.
Use either discovered branches with the bark stripped off or smooth rocks to paint decorative and informative garden markers. Part of successful gardening is knowing what you planted and where. Cute stones painted like tomatoes, squash, peas, etc. are great garden décor while plants begin to grow, and are very helpful in knowing which abundant flora begins taking over once Colorado summer is in full swing.
For the perfect rustic cabin feel, create vases out of aspen twigs. As the snow begins to melt, scour your favorite hiking trails for a group of white-barked sticks of relatively similar size. Hot glue each to a plain cylindrical glass vase, and voila! You have the perfect mountain centerpiece or bed-side table décor.
To complement your nature-made vase, create wooden coasters out of medium sized branches. This involves a little extra effort and power tools, but the final product is so worth it. For beautiful table accessories, cut thin slices off a branch, sand down, and cover with polyurethane or go the extra step for a shiny finish and coat with epoxy. They’ll be waterproof and durable for years of use.
When evenings start to warm up and restrictions begin to lift, the inspiration to host an outdoor gathering is sure to set in. Create a picturesque table or photo backdrop with hand-made flower or leaf garland. Attach fresh picked wildflowers to strands of macrame string or another type of decorative twine for beautiful, bohemian garland that you’ll want to hang on everything.
Take advantage of Colorado’s plentiful nature-made décor to create beautiful arts and crafts. Nothing says springtime like inviting Mother Nature indoors and kicking those winter blues out. VerraWest Apartments in Longmont place residents close to the RockyMountains and provides direct access to a host of walking trails, open space, and parks. Contact us today to learn more.