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Art and Play in Nature: It’s Playtime!

May 30, 2012 by Anna Ranson

Here are some lovely ideas for creating art and play in the beautiful outdoors, using natural elements. Be sure to click through and read about each activity and leave a comment for the authors!

Beautiful nature collages from The Chocolate Muffin Tree!

 Painted rocks by Crafting Play

 Miniature Pond Gardens by Annie Cookie

Were you featured today? Help yourself to a button from the sidebar.

It’s Playtime is a collaborative linky hosted by:

                                                        * Anna : The Imagination Tree

* Rachel and Holly : Kids Activities

* Jamie : hands on : as we grow
* Rachele : Messy Kids
* Jenny : Let the Children Play

Have you got a playful or creative activity to link up? We’d love to see it!

Please include a text link or a button (in the sidebar) so that others can find the linky easily! Thank You.

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Filed Under: Its Playtime, Natural Play, Nature, Outdoor Tagged With: Art in Nature, Outdoor Activities

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Comments

  1. pinkoddy says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:04 am

    Some lovely outdoor activities there.
    Thanks for hosting

  2. School Sparks Renee says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:37 am

    Fun ideas. Renee

  3. Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin Tree says

    May 31, 2012 at 5:15 am

    Thanks for the feature Anna!

  4. Emmysmummy says

    May 31, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Have linked up. What wonderful play ideas, will be doing dome of those of home with Emmy 🙂

  5. Rainbow Prams says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Loves the stones! Brings back memories of primary school, we decorated stones for mothers day gifts! xx

  6. Crafting Play says

    May 31, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Thanks for the feature!

    This little collection is so inspiring–it is exactly what I want my summer to be!

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    June 1, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Thanks for featuring my little pond gardens. Love this site, always inspiring 🙂

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