DealDash Nature Crafts to Try After a Family Hike

If you plan on spending time in nature with your kids this summer, be sure to pick up a few treasures along the way…

There’s something special about spending time outdoors with the family, and a good hike always leaves us refreshed, a little tired, and usually with a pocket full of pinecones or pebbles. One of my favorite ways to extend that fresh-air feeling is by bringing some of nature’s treasures home and turning them into simple, creative crafts. It’s a great way to slow down after a hike, reflect on what we saw, and enjoy a little quiet time together. Read on for some fun crafts to do with the whole family, from DealDash.

Create a Nature Memory Frame

After a particularly memorable hike, we like to make a nature-themed photo frame using sticks, bark, or small stones collected along the trail. A basic cardboard or wooden frame becomes a rustic keepsake when decorated with pieces from the path. Glue them on, let it dry, and then add a photo from the hike, or even a small sketch of something you spotted. It’s a lovely way to capture the moment and gives the kids a project that feels meaningful and creative.

Make Leaf Rubbings or Nature Prints

This is one of the easiest and most relaxing activities to do after a hike. We gather leaves, ferns, and flowers, then use crayons or colored pencils to make leaf rubbings on paper. Simply place the leaf under a sheet of paper and gently rub across the surface with the side of a crayon. You can also try painting the leaves and pressing them onto cardstock or fabric to create prints. These prints make lovely bookmarks, note cards, or wall art, and each one is completely unique.

Build a Mini Nature Habitat or Fairy Garden

If your family enjoys imaginative play, this one is a hit. We use pebbles, moss, twigs, and bark to build mini homes or fairy gardens in a shallow container or right in a corner of the yard. It’s a fun way to use what you’ve collected on the trail, and you can keep adding to it with each new outing. These little habitats spark creativity and are a sweet reminder of time spent in nature.

DealDash Has Hiking and Camping Supplies

If you’re reading this, I know that you are a fan of the outdoors! If you are in need of some new hiking and camping supplies, then I have some great news for you. DealDash has all sorts of things for the nature lover in your life. You will find camping cots, trail cams, sleepings bags, lanterns and more. No matter what you need for your next outdoor adventure, you will find it on DealDash.

Thanks for Reading

Nature crafts are a fun and exciting way to keep the spirit of adventure alive after the hike ends. They give everyone a chance to reflect, create, and reconnect before diving back into the busy pace of daily life. With just a few materials and a little imagination, you can turn twigs and leaves into lasting memories and something beautiful to display or share. Thanks so much for reading, and happy bidding everyone!

This sponsored DealDash blog article was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Dawn was compensated for writing this article. Check out Dawn and her cats on Instagram! This blog is written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice shared here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.