I’ve always loved the look of packages wrapped in brown paper, and it makes a great jumping-off point for lots of creative DIY gift wrap ideas. It’s the perfect time of year for this particular idea from Germany-based blogger Motte, who used a basic printmaking technique to make paper with a nature-inspire motif! The delicate fern leaves make a beautiful, intricate pattern when repeated. You can also experiment with other kinds of leaves. (Just watch out for poison ivy!) [how to make fern stamped wrapping paper]

Project estimate:

• Kraft paper, $1
• Ferns, free
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up!

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Chic, easy, and inexpensive, this twig and yarn brooch from Journey into Creativity is definitely our kind of project! The tutorial is in Greek, but the pictures do a great job of demonstrating the project. The blog post is about brooches, but you could also adapt this project to make hair clips, necklaces, and more. You could even use the yarn-wrapped twig bundles to embellish decor projects like picture frames and jar candles! [how to make twig and yarn jewelry]

Project estimate:

• Twigs, on hand
• Yarn or string, on hand or $1 and up
• Glue, on hand
• Jewelry findings, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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Does you Dollar Tree carry those cute little moss covered rocks?  They’re great for all kinds of nature-inspired projects, like this pretty monogram by Cindy at So the Cook Said.  It’s a great way to add a natural, personalized touch to your decor, and would make a great wedding or housewarming gift!  [how to make moss covered letters]

Project estimate:

• Moss rocks, $1 and up
• Wooden letter, about $1 and up
• Glue, on hand

Total: about $2 and up

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I recently made some votive candles using items from Dollar Tree.  My sons liked my rocky votive so much that I thought I’d try to make a frame to go with the candle.  I really like the end result.  It’s rugged and perfect for an outdoor patio or a man cave.  Plus, it’s really easy and inexpensive to make, so you could easily make several for all the nature lovers in your life.

Project estimate:

• Frame, $1
• Paint, on hand
• Polished rocks, $1
• Super glue, on hand

Total:  $2

Step one:  Remove the glass and back from the frame.  Paint your frame a color that is similar to the stones.  If you buy a dark frame you can skip this step!

Step two:  Use super glue to adhere the stones to the frame.  I started with the outer edge so I could have a straight line, then I worked towards the center.

Step three:  Reassemble the frame and add a favorite photo.  If you’re punny like me, you can print out a favorite saying or quote instead.

I used a bag of polished rocks that I purchased at Dollar Tree, but you could make this frame even more personal by adding rocks that were collected on a hike or while on vacation.  You could also use stones that are all the same color to create a different look.   Have fun crafting a creating a one of a kind frame!

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After the tree in her yard got a little trim, Priyam from Simple Joys gathered up a bunch of dried twigs to use for crafting. She contemplated what to do with the pile for a few weeks until inspiration struck and she decided to turn them into a simple fall wreath. And since her wreath form came out of the recycling bin, this project was free – a totally amazing price for something that looks like it came out of a trendy design boutique! [how to make a twig wreath]

Project estimate:

• Cardboard, on hand
• Twigs, on hand
• Hot glue, on hand

Total: Free!

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I love crafting with natural materials. I recently wrote a tutorial for these stamped rocks on Creative Green Living and am delighted with how they turned out. The flexible, clear stamps I used in the tutorial make getting perfect images on curved surfaces easier but with a little practice, you can use block mounted stamps you already have on hand to get the same look! [how to make stamped art rocks for your home or garden]

Project estimate:

• Rocks, on hand or free
• Stamps, on hand or $1 and up
• Archival ink, on hand or $3 and up
• Clear craft sealer, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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When I was invited to be a counselor at Carissa’s Craft Camp at Creative Green Living, I was excited about the opportunity to create something using materials found in nature! Trying to figure out what I wanted to do, I decided to to on a walk in the woods for inspiration; I picked up a pine cone and realized that it looked a lot like a flower, and suddenly I knew what my project would be! Head over there to see how I made them! [how to make pine cone roses]

Project estimate:

• Pine cones, free
• Twigs, free
• Paper, on hand
• Paint, on hand
• Hot glue, on hand

Total: Free!

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With duct tape available in such a wide array of colors and patterns these days, there is an equally diverse and ever-growing collection of duct tape crafts popping up all around the web. In many cases, people will never guess that you used duct tape to make the project. This stunning branch of gold tape leaves by Camilla at Family Chic is one of those projects. It gives a big impact very quickly on a small budget, and that’s totally our style! [how to make gold tape leaves]

Project estimate:

• Branch, on hand
• Gold duct tape, about $6 and up
• Scissors, on hand

Total: about $6 and up

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I love bringing natural elements into projects.  They’re timelessly beautiful, they remind me of my favorite outdoor places, and my favorite part, craft supplies from nature are free!  Michelle from Sweet Something Designs is a master of the bringing-the-outdoors-in look, using things like pinecones and acorn caps to create her masterpieces.  If you have an oak tree nearby, it will provide you with the fodder you need for this project.  I love how a simple, ordinary object like an acorn cap takes on an entirely different and chic look when repeated!  [how to make an acorn cap Christmas ornament]

Project estimate:

• Acorn caps, free
• Paint, on hand
• Styrofoam ball, on hand or $1
• Twine, on hand or $1
• Wire, on hand
• Ribbon, on hand
• Glitter, on hand
• Mod Podge, on hand
• Hot glue, on hand

Total:  Free and up

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While the inventory at Dollar Tree is constantly changing, there are some things that you can almost always find there.  One item that is a constant on their shelves is night lights, but plain, boring night lights.  Luckily, they are easy to dress up!   At Squirrel, the blog of Etsy shop Exhalia Studios, crafter Bobbie Julie shares how she used wire and beads to make a twisty tree to decorate one.  I love how the glass beads look when illuminated from behind!  If you want to work one into your fall decor, use beads in autumn colors instead for a more seasonally-appropriate look.  [how to make a beaded tree night light]

Project estimate:

• Night light, $1
• Wire, on hand or $1 and up
• Beads, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up

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