Autumn is a wonderful time of year to get out and about, enjoying nature and all the treasures the season brings. During the month of September, we are forever scavenging for conkers and acorns, finding colourful leaves and spotting squirrels, with our pockets fit to bursting with the fruits of our labour.
When we were recently sent some crafting materials as part of the Bostik Bloggers' Challenge, we decided the most appropriate thing for us would be to make an Autumn Treasure Bag in order to make collecting conkers etc. easier.
The haberdashery craft items that we were sent provided a good starting point, and we combined these with a few other bits and bobs we already had.
You'll need:
- a cotton bag
- felt leaves (we had these leftover from an old Baker Ross craft set)
- fabric glue
- foam letters
- Pick out the different coloured and sized leaves that are wanted, and lay these out in a design of your choosing.
- Follow the instructions to fix the spreader onto the fabric glue (a bit tricky) and spread glue onto the back of the leaves. Start layering from the bottom layer, normally the largest leaf. Carefully place in the correct position, making sure not to spread glue onto your own clothing!
- Peel the paper from the back of the adhesive foam letters and fix them onto the bag to spell out the word 'Autumn'.
- Leave to dry for at least an hour.
- Go and collect conkers!
And of course after making our bag, then we had to go and test it out to make sure it was perfect for the job! Just the job for blowing the cobwebs away after a hard day in school.
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Samantha Rickelton says
Oh what a lovely idea! You could re-use the bag every year too x
Pinkoddy says
That is a lovely idea. We will need a bag when we do the Gruffalo's child trail this weekend – wonder if I could fit making one before we go ๐
Coombemill says
Brilliant idea, I may just have to poach this one for activity hour. I can see the children loving making their own bag and collecting farm treasure. Thank you for sharing your lovely adventure with your bag on Country Kids.
Emma T says
Great idea. I've got a load of cotton bags ready to fabric paint, but could make something like this with one of them for N.
Heledd - Running in Lavender says
Great crafting idea and fun outdoor activity! My girls love a treasure hunt. You've inspired me to organise another one soon.
Heledd
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Sara (@mumturnedmom) says
Love this idea, I'm always saying that I need to take a bag with me (everywhere!) to collect all the bits and pieces that the 5yo collects! This would be a great activity to do with him. The wee girl and I did a flower hunt last week, but I haven't taken the boys on a scavenger hunt for ages, must do it again soon. Love the tree climbing shots of The Boy ๐
Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) says
That bag looks as colorful as autumn! Love it! #countrykids
Karen bell says
What a lovely idea, looks great. We love collecting things in autumn so could probably do with making this. Thanks x
Seychellesmama says
What a wonderful idea!! I miss the autumn season living here!!
Kierna says
Love the bag & a great way to gather all those lovely Autumn treasures. Thanks for supporting the OPP.