Acorn crafts christmas

These little beauties are very carefully hand painted with traditional Christmas colors of red, green and white, with patterns. I spend many hours and days, searching the woods for perfect acorns! Then to preserve them, they are cleaned in bleach water and baked for several hours to dry and kill the insects inside. Once they are dry, I attach them to trays and hand wash each one again. I paint 2-3 coats of base paint on every acorn, (without tops on them) Then I carefully hand paint each…

The air is getting crisp and the leaves are starting to change colors here in Utah. Fall is definitely in the air. With the changing of the season, I am getting excited for everything FALL! Today, I will be sharing some Acorn Crafts Ideas that are sure to get you into the Fall spirit! Who

Utilize what nature has provided by drying acorns for your fall decor. Learn the process of preserving acorns so you can use them year after year

Christmas acorns ornaments Set of 10/20/30 I look for the perfect acorns in the forest and then work on processing them and preparing them for dyeing. To preserve them, they are cleaned in water and baked for several hours to dry and kill the insects inside. When they are dry, I degrease the surface and apply 2-3 coats of base paint to each acorn. Then I carefully hand paint each acorn. After they dry, I apply an acrylic gloss varnish and let them set overnight. I do not cover the acorn caps…

Collected acorns from your yard? See how to clean and prep acorns for crafting and decor before you use those yard acorns! They may have wormies! I think we are all becoming a bit more crafty and r…

These homemade, metallic-painted acorn Christmas ornaments are so bright and pretty! They’re simple to make and will catch every glimmer from your Christmas lights.

Squirrels are so darn cute. Yes they sometimes can be a pest but their cuteness makes up for it. These tiny squirrels and made from nuts or acorns and pipe cleaners. Pop on over to the blog Hans Na…

Celebrate the arrival of fall with these acorn crafts - you'll love how simple these are and what a festive touch they bring to your home.

This pretty foraged acorn garland is lovely for a fall mantel or tiered tray! Photos and supply list ->... | photograph